# Carlos Luengo Vera > Carlos Luengo Vera is a PhD candidate in Artificial Intelligence and Management at Universidad de Alcalá, a lecturer in postgraduate and executive programmes, and a Sr. Enterprise Account Executive at Cloudflare, working with digital natives, startups and ISVs. His research studies the economic and organisational impact of large language models. He previously worked at Microsoft, Insight, Telefónica, Lenovo and Amazon Web Services. The site is bilingual: Spanish at https://carlosluengo.com and English at https://carlosluengo.com/en. Every page and post has a Markdown twin (add `.md` to the URL). The whole site in one file: https://carlosluengo.com/llms-full.txt ## About - [Home](https://carlosluengo.com/en/index.md): who he is, career, publications and latest posts - [About](https://carlosluengo.com/en/about.md): career at Cloudflare, AWS, Lenovo, Telefónica, Insight and Microsoft; PhD at Universidad de Alcalá - [Research](https://carlosluengo.com/en/academia.md): publications, including the MIR 2024/2025 LLM evaluation (arXiv:2503.00025) - [Projects](https://carlosluengo.com/en/developer.md): demos and open-source projects on Cloudflare Workers - [Contact](https://carlosluengo.com/en/contact.md): LinkedIn, X, GitHub, Google Scholar and ORCID ## Blog - [EmDash: A Practical Look at Cloudflare's "WordPress Successor" (with Zero Trust in Practice)](https://carlosluengo.com/blog/emdash-y-zero-trust.md): Testing Cloudflare's EmDash with Zero Trust integration — a shift in how content platforms are designed, secured, and operated. - [Building TimerCF: A Practical Event Countdown on Cloudflare Workers](https://carlosluengo.com/blog/timercf.md): A web-based countdown timer deployed on Cloudflare Workers, with a three-step setup flow and bilingual support. - [Backing Up Synology to Cloudflare R2: A Practical Guide for Developers](https://carlosluengo.com/blog/copias-synology-en-cloudflare-r2.md): Configuring Synology Hyper Backup against Cloudflare R2 for cheap, egress-free, testable backups. - [OpenCode with Cloudflare Gateway and Unified Billing: A Practical Setup for Developers](https://carlosluengo.com/blog/opencode-con-cloudflare-ai-gateway.md): Pairing OpenCode with Cloudflare AI Gateway for centralized policy, observability, and billing across model providers. - [Securely Publishing Docker Services with Cloudflare Tunnel + Portainer (Zero Trust Without Opening Ports)](https://carlosluengo.com/blog/cloudflare-tunnel-y-portainer-con-zero-trust.md): Integrating Cloudflare Tunnel into a Portainer-managed Docker stack to expose services without opening router ports. - [Meet FinanzSim: An Educational Financial Management Simulator](https://carlosluengo.com/blog/finanzsim.md): An AI-powered web app built to help business students master financial concepts through hands-on simulation. - [AWS re:Invent 2025: Agentic AI, Custom Models & The Enterprise Cloud](https://carlosluengo.com/blog/aws-re-invent-2025-ia-agentica.md): AWS re:Invent 2025 confirms the company doubles down on agentic AI: new foundation models, custom-training via its own service, and next-gen chips & infra. This rounds up into a strong proposition for enterprises looking to integrate AI at scale, especially in data-heavy or regulated industries. - [Cloudflare: Why a Simpler, Faster and Safer Internet Actually Matters](https://carlosluengo.com/blog/cloudflare-simpler-faster-safer-internet.md): The more time I spend working with Cloudflare, the more obvious it becomes: the Internet, as we know it, isn’t something that just exists—it’s something that has to be constantly rebuilt, protected, and optimized. And Cloudflare is one of the few companies doing that work at global scale, while keeping a surprisingly simple experience on the surface. - [Deploying a Tiny App at the Edge with Cloudflare Workers: My Take](https://carlosluengo.com/blog/deploying-tiny-app-edge-cloudflare-workers.md): I deployed a small demo app on Cloudflare Workers, and it reminded me why I enjoy building on this platform: it’s fast, global, minimalistic and opinionated in the right ways. - [Unlocking the Power of Generative AI with Databricks: Turning Data into 'New Oil'](https://carlosluengo.com/blog/unlocking-generative-ai-with-databricks.md): Every company today is talking about Generative AI. The promise is clear: unlock hidden value, reduce costs, and create new opportunities. - [Configuring Cloudflare for Families on an ASUS Router](https://carlosluengo.com/blog/configuring-cloudflare-for-families-asus.md): In this post I’ll walk through how I configured Cloudflare for Families on my ASUS router, why I think it’s a good idea, and what each parameter really means. Setting this up is simple, but the benefits for security, privacy and peace of mind are surprisingly strong. - [Building a Global AI-in-Education Observatory with Manus](https://carlosluengo.com/blog/ai-education-observatory.md): As a PhD student and a proud collaborator with the University of Alcalá, my academic journey has led me down a fascinating path: establishing a global observatory of Artificial Intelligence tools in education. This isn't just another research project; it's a deep dive into how AI is reshaping learning worldwide, with a particular focus on understanding the immense potential emanating from China. - [Migrating Playlists Between Spotify and Apple Music with Comet](https://carlosluengo.com/blog/migrating-playlists-with-comet.md): Managing playlists across different music platforms can be frustrating. If you use Spotify but want to try Apple Music (or vice versa), you often lose your carefully curated playlists. In this post, I’ll explain how Comet, a browser-based assistant, helps seamlessly migrate your music collections between platforms. - [Navigating APCs, Institutional Agreements, and Prestige Publishing: A Doctoral Student’s Guide](https://carlosluengo.com/blog/navigating-apcs-guide.md): Diving into the world of Article Processing Charges (APCs), why publishing in high‑impact journals matters, how institutional deals can help — and what to watch out for. - [The Paper Chase: Lessons from the Trenches of Academic Publishing](https://carlosluengo.com/blog/the-paper-chase-lessons-from-academic-publishing.md): PhD life isn't just data and deadlines — it’s also teamwork, trial-and-error, and the occasional existential crisis over tracked changes. - [First look at Kiro: the AI IDE for structured coding](https://carlosluengo.com/blog/first-look-at-kiro.md): In this post, I share my first impressions using Kiro, an AI-native IDE built to guide software development with structure, specs and intent. I explore how it integrates into my daily dev workflow, what benefits it brings over traditional editors, and why it could matter for AI-assisted coding at scale. - [My Experience Installing Cloudflare 1.1.1.1 and WARP on iPad](https://carlosluengo.com/blog/cloudflare-warp-ipad.md): I've always cared about having a fast and private internet connection, especially when using public Wi-Fi or mobile networks. That's why I decided to try Cloudflare's 1.1.1.1 app with WARP. Below I'll share how the setup looks on iOS, what each option means, and why I personally keep it installed. - [AI 2027: What if Superhuman AI Arrives This Decade?](https://carlosluengo.com/blog/ai-2027.md): AI 2027 is a unique scenario project, shaped by data trends, expert consultation, and concrete forecasting, speculating on the real impact of a superhuman artificial intelligence emerging by 2027—potentially even eclipsing the influence of the Industrial Revolution. - [Why Comet Is the Browser You'll Want in 2025](https://carlosluengo.com/blog/comet-browser.md): Comet is a next-generation AI-enhanced browser that streamlines research, automation, and focus for productivity in 2025. - [UAE's Bold Move: Free ChatGPT Plus for All — A Glimpse into the Future of National AI Access](https://carlosluengo.com/blog/uae-free-chatgpt-plus-for-all.md): The UAE is set to become the first country to give its whole population free access to ChatGPT Plus, through a partnership between the government and OpenAI. What it includes, why it matters and what it means for national AI access. - [Testing Amazon Q Developer on GitHub](https://carlosluengo.com/blog/testing-amazon-q-developer-on-github.md): In this post, I share my hands-on experience using Amazon Q Developer on GitHub.com. I tested how Q can handle code generation, review, and transformation workflows directly within GitHub Issues and Pull Requests. The goal? Streamlining feature development in modern development teams. - [Fixing 1-2-3 Math with Jules: How Google’s AI Coding Agent Revived My Broken App](https://carlosluengo.com/blog/fixing-123-math-with-jules.md): In this post, I share how I used Jules, Google’s asynchronous coding assistant, to fix a broken educational game project I had abandoned. The app, 1-2-3 Math, had various issues—broken buttons, language-switching… - [Deep Research with ChatGPT: A Practical Guide](https://carlosluengo.com/blog/deep-research-chatgpt-guide.md): Deep research is more than just skimming search results: it's a disciplined, multi-stage approach to finding, evaluating and synthesising information. - [How BBVA Scaled ChatGPT Enterprise: Lessons for Spanish Corporates](https://carlosluengo.com/blog/bbva-chatgpt-enterprise-journey.md): What BBVA did to grow from 3,300 to 11,000 ChatGPT Enterprise licences in a year, how other Spanish companies compare, and a practical roadmap for governance, training and hackathons. - [How to Build Your Own GPT in ChatGPT: Step-by-Step Guide & Why Instructions Matter](https://carlosluengo.com/blog/build-your-own-gpt-chatgpt.md): Building your own custom GPT in ChatGPT unlocks a world of possibilities: automate tasks, deliver consistent expertise, and create assistants tailored to your needs or your team's. In this guide, you'll learn step by step how to design, configure, and publish your own GPT—plus best practices to get the most out of every feature. - [ChatGPT with GPT-4o: Features, Use Cases, and Custom GPTs](https://carlosluengo.com/blog/chatgpt-gpt4o-overview.md): ChatGPT is more than just a chatbot—it's a powerful AI assistant that can help you brainstorm, code, learn, and automate tasks. In this overview, discover its main features, practical use cases, and how to unlock… - [1-2-3 Logic: Visual Puzzles for Early Learners](https://carlosluengo.com/blog/123-logic.md): An educational web game that builds logical thinking and visual reasoning with short, emoji-based pattern puzzles. - [1-2-3 Math: An Arithmetic Game for Young Learners](https://carlosluengo.com/blog/123-math.md): An educational web game that helps children practise addition and subtraction through short, timed, visual challenges. - [Exploring the Free Tier of Cursor: AI-Powered Coding for Everyone](https://carlosluengo.com/blog/cursor-free-tier.md): Recently, I explored the free tier of Cursor, an AI-powered code editor designed to boost productivity and streamline software development. Cursor offers a modern, VSCode-based experience with integrated AI features for code completion, refactoring, and documentation. - [Participation at DigEduCLM 2025: Congreso de Digitalización Educativa de Castilla-La Mancha](https://carlosluengo.com/blog/digeduclm-albacete.md): Participation at DigEduCLM 2025 in Albacete: key insights on educational digitalization in Castilla-La Mancha. - [Participation at the 8th ISCBE Macedonia: Optimizing AI in Medical Education](https://carlosluengo.com/blog/iscbe-macedonia.md): On May 8, 2025, I had the honor of participating in the 8th International Scientific Conference on Business and Economics (ISCBE), held in Macedonia. The conference brought together experts and researchers from around the world to discuss the latest advances in information systems, data science, and artificial intelligence. - [Trae.ai: Free AI-Powered IDE Revolutionizing Developer Productivity](https://carlosluengo.com/blog/2025-05-03-trae-ai-free-ide.md): Trae.ai is a free, AI-powered integrated development environment (IDE) created by ByteDance (the company behind TikTok). Its goal is to act as a real-time AI coding assistant built into the editor, helping developers… - [Vibe Coding: The New Software Culture Fueling Unprecedented Productivity](https://carlosluengo.com/blog/2025-05-01-vibe-coding-culture-productivity.md): What if writing code felt less like debugging and more like a jam session? A new wave in software development called vibe coding is making that a reality. - [How to Identify and Scale High-Impact AI Use Cases](https://carlosluengo.com/blog/2025-04-20-identify-scale-ai-use-cases.md): What if the fastest way to create value with AI isn’t by chasing a single killer app—but by spotting dozens of everyday moments where AI can quietly make life easier? - [Can AI Pass Spain’s Toughest Medical Exam?](https://carlosluengo.com/blog/2025-04-19-can-ai-pass-spain-medical-exam.md): The Spanish MIR (Médico Interno Residente) exam is one of the most rigorous medical licensing tests in Europe. It determines who gets into residency programs in Spain, and it's known for its complex clinical scenarios, image-based questions, and country-specific epidemiological knowledge. But what happens when you ask an AI to take the MIR? - [Generative AI, Productivity, and the Future of Happiness at Work](https://carlosluengo.com/blog/2025-04-19-generative-ai-workplace-happiness.md): What if the secret to workplace happiness wasn’t longer vacations or fancier coffee machines—but an AI? ## Optional - [Español](https://carlosluengo.com/index.md): the same information in Spanish - [Google Scholar](https://scholar.google.es/citations?user=ikUrqYkAAAAJ) - [ORCID](https://orcid.org/0009-0008-2591-1210)