About Me.

I've always found it difficult to describe myself with a single professional title. Over the years, I've worked with computers, designed websites, taught students, solved technical problems, and ventured into businesses well outside the technology industry.

But if there's one thing that connects most of what I've done, it's curiosity. I've always enjoyed learning how things work, figuring out how to make them work better, and sharing what I've learned along the way.

Of course, there's much more to life than work.

Between Two Worlds

I was born and raised in Lima, Peru, but American culture has been part of my life for as long as I can remember.

Both my parents worked at the American School of Lima, where my mother was a teacher and my father served as the school's Peruvian Director. My two older brothers and I attended the school, and our family developed close friendships with members of its American community.

Growing up in that environment gave me a connection to two countries and cultures that continues to shape my life today.

I now live in the United States, but Peru will always be home in a very meaningful sense. My roots, memories, friendships, and much of what made me who I am remain there.

Curiosity Has a Way of Changing Your Plans

As a child, I wanted to be a scientist.

I was fascinated by dinosaurs, whales, biology, and just about anything that helped explain the natural world. I loved discovering new things, and I could spend hours exploring whatever caught my interest.

Computers eventually became one of those interests.

While studying Law and Political Science in Peru, I began experimenting with an old Macintosh computer we had at home. Something about it captured my imagination. I bought books and magazines, explored different programs, and tried to learn everything I could.

When I eventually bought my own computer, I often stayed up so late experimenting with it that I had to force myself to stop and return to my college responsibilities.

That fascination led to a job as an assistant to the Technology Director at the American School of Lima.

I helped maintain and support a network of more than 600 computers, developed more efficient ways to install and maintain equipment, and taught students, teachers, and administrators how to use the technology that was becoming an increasingly important part of their lives.

I later moved to the United States, studied Web Design and Interactive Media, and began working professionally in web development.

Over the years, I've had opportunities to work on projects that challenged me in very different ways.

Some involved keeping business operations running during unexpected crises. Others required developing creative solutions to complex technical problems. One particularly memorable assignment was designing and developing the website for the 2014 ALAIC Congress hosted in Lima by the Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú.

What I've enjoyed most about these experiences hasn't been the technology itself, but discovering what can be accomplished when knowledge, creativity, and persistence come together.

The Teacher I Never Planned to Become

Despite growing up in a family of educators, I never intended to become a teacher.

My parents were deeply committed to their students. I saw the impact they had on young people and their families, sometimes helping students overcome obstacles that might otherwise have prevented them from graduating.

But teaching wasn't something I had planned for myself.

After learning that my mother had terminal cancer, I made the decision to leave my established life in the United States and return to Peru to be with her.

During that chapter of my life, I was offered an opportunity to return to the American School of Lima, this time as a Design Technology and Computer Science teacher for middle and high school students. I also taught web design at technical colleges.

To my surprise, teaching felt natural.

I'd always enjoyed explaining science and technology to friends, classmates, and family members. In the classroom, I developed my own style, making lessons as interactive and engaging as possible.

I came to appreciate something my parents had understood throughout their careers: teaching isn't simply about passing along information. It's also about helping people develop confidence, discover their abilities, and recognize their own potential.

That's something I still enjoy doing, whether I'm helping someone understand new technology, mentoring a young person, or simply sharing something I've learned.

When Life Changes Your Priorities

My parents taught my brothers and me the importance of responsibility, sacrifice, dedication, and doing what we believe is right.

As a young man, I understood those principles intellectually. Life eventually taught me what they really meant.

My father's sudden death was one of those moments. Years later, when my mother became seriously ill, the decision to return to Peru meant setting aside the life and career I had established in the United States.

It wasn't an easy choice, but some things matter more than professional advancement or personal convenience.

Life also has a remarkable way of bringing people together.

When I was in the third grade, I met an American girl who would later become my high school sweetheart. After 27 years, we reconnected and discovered that our feelings for one another had endured.

We decided to build a life together, and I returned to the United States to start a family.

Today, I'm a husband and a father. And fatherhood has given me an even greater appreciation for the example my parents set.

I want my son to understand that the value of a family isn't measured by wealth, titles, or social standing, but by its character and the positive difference its members make in the lives of others.

That's the kind of legacy I hope to continue.

Still Exploring

Technology remains an important part of my professional life.

Today, I work in web design, search engine optimization, AI-assisted digital strategies, and practical technology services. I'm also involved with a team in Peru working in the fuel-importing industry.

The rapid development of artificial intelligence has renewed much of the excitement I felt when I first began exploring computers.

We're witnessing possibilities that would have seemed unimaginable just a few decades ago, especially in fields such as medicine, science, business, and education.

But I also believe that powerful technologies require responsibility and good judgment. Progress isn't simply about what we can do. It's also about understanding what we should do and why.

Outside of work, I've always had a passion for music, movies, and books.

My musical tastes range from classic rock, hard rock, and heavy metal to ballads, blues, jazz, classical music, and traditional Peruvian genres. I grew up with music and films that left lasting impressions on popular culture, and I still appreciate the creativity and craftsmanship behind them.

The same goes for books.

I particularly enjoy works that tell compelling stories, challenge my thinking, inspire curiosity, or offer something meaningful to take away. I appreciate artists and writers who respect their audiences and allow them to think for themselves.

And while I have strong opinions about certain things, I don't believe in taking myself too seriously.

I enjoy sarcasm, practical jokes, irreverent humor, and being a little ridiculous whenever the opportunity presents itself. There's still a kid in me, and I have no intention of letting him disappear.

I try to approach people with kindness and compassion, but I also place great value on honesty, integrity, personal responsibility, and the courage to stand by one's principles.

I believe respect should go both ways, that character matters more than appearances, and that sometimes doing the right thing comes at a considerable personal cost.

If there's one lesson I'd like to pass on to my son, and to anyone willing to listen, it's a simple one:

Be true to yourself. Do the right thing even when no one is looking. And don't take yourself too seriously.