Build Native Cross-Platform Apps with Appcelerator

During my time working as Director of Developer Relations for Appcelerator, I realized that all of the books written about the product assumed some level of technical proficiency.

With this in mind, I dediced to write a book for Web Developers who wanted to get into mobile, but didn't have any kind of solid technical knowledge of the underlying mobile platforms. In this book I handhold my readers from setting up their development environment and planning the app, to building it and publishing it on the iPhone AppStore and Google Play.

Economía y Productividad con Software Libre

In 2010 I published a book about the important role that Open Source and Free Software played in the development of innovative products and how they was shaping what back then looked like our distant future.

After writing this book, I went on a book tour for almost a year, which led to the creation of a non-profit educational organization called Tecnología Libre, though which we worked with individuals and guided them in the process of becoming technology entreprenuers by embracing the use of Free Software.

The book has been released under Creative Commons license and is available on Github on the link below.

Music

As an Instrumental Guitarist, I compose original music. I’m heavily influenced by highly technical acts such as Tony MacAlpine, Vinnie Moore, Marco Sfogli, Kiko Loureiro, Frank Gambale, Marty Friedman and others. However, I ❤️ melody, so in my music you’ll find a combination of progressive-rock, technical/shreddy guitar, a bit of jazz, and if I do my job right, singable melodies.

Card Magic

I've been practicing sleight-of-hand card magic for over 25 years and it has had a tremendous impact in my life and my career. I wrote a short ebook sharing some thoughts on this topic, and I include two cart tricks you can learn and perform yourself.

There's currently a book being written about magicians from Puerto Rico which includes a profile of myself, along with one original card routine. I'm honored and humbled of being part of such a project.

Since you're already here, here's a video of me performing a card routine.

The DevRelGuy Podcast

I started a podcast about Developer Relations, where I interview professionals in the fields of developer evangelism, advocacy, community building and developer marketing.

Guitar Jam Sessions over Facebook Live

I practice -almost- every day, and I usually make these practice sesssions available over Facebook Live. These are very informal sessions where I noddle, jam, talk, try new stuff...and I invite anyone to chat. I'd love it if you join! You can also find them archived on my YouTube Channel.

HACKING LEAD GUITAR

I devised a system to memorize the guitar's fretboard, allowing you to freely improvise and compose your own original music.

The book is available as physical book, PDF and on-line video course (coming soon).

BONOBO

BONOBO is an awesome platform that allows you to engage with your audience in a cost-effective and scalable way.

Checkout the website for more details.