Who am I?

Well, let’s just say I’m your friendly neighborhood software engineer.

I’m not exactly a Spider-Man fan; however, I love his catchphrase and I have a special affection for the Spider-Verse movies.

To do the character justice (and for having borrowed his catchphrase), I’m going to point out one of those moments where you learn to love Spider-Man:

…But I handled it like a champion. ‘Cause you know what? No matter how many times I get hit, I always get back up.

— Peter B. Parker¹

About Me #

My name is Daniel Felipe Montenegro.

By day, I’m a passionate software developer who loves to dive into code with the purpose of building solutions that impact people’s everyday lives. By night? I’m exploring cinema, music, literature and a little bit of poetry; sometimes all at once, because all those things remind me that I’m alive.

[Puss remembers his time with Kitty and Perrito]

The Big Bad Wolf: What’s the matter? Lives flashing before your eyes?

Puss in Boots: No… just one. I’m done running.

— Puss in Boots: The Last Wish²

This site is a bit more than just a personal diary open to the world; it’s really a way to connect with you. Here, I share my professional work, ideas, and thoughts. Every now and then, a feeling slips out, but that’s part of the creative process… I’m always open to collaborating on initiatives that generate positive change for everyone, so stick around; there’s always something exciting happening.

If you want to know something more about me, you should know that the most important thing for me in life is my family and never give up being yourself; always be honest to your core. I faithfully believe that I must have the courage and strength to fight for a safe world for the people I love, and for no one else to feel the pain that I once felt or was felt by the people who came before me.

Everything is an ephemeral moment, but that is what makes it beautiful and worthy of being appreciated. Nothing is as trivial as it seems and when we realize all the things that had to fall into place to make this instant possible; we can live with fascination this beautiful experience that is life.

Caesar’s window #

Caesar’s window is a hypocycloid that he draws while locked in captivity to remember his home. Later, the other apes will remember this symbol as a representation of Caesar and his essence.

Caesar from the Planet of the Apes trilogy is my favorite fictional character, and one with which I feel deeply identified. If I must confess, at this moment in my life, I feel like Caesar when he talks to Maurice and tells him, “Apes Together Strong”, after joining several pieces of branches to demonstrate that they are stronger together than alone. I firmly believe in collaboration and teamwork; sometimes it seems that we can go faster alone, but I am sure that together we can always go further.

For these reasons, I decided to make Caesar’s symbol my personal symbol as well, because I believe in others as much as I believe in myself, and because I dream to be a great leader one day. I prepare myself every day with all my efforts to be worthy of that dream and many others that I carry in my heart.

Mi Amigo Melquiades #

My YouTube channel is called Mi Amigo Melquiades. Want to know more? Visit miamigomelquiades.com.

There is a special phrase for me that represents the essence of the channel:

Las cosas, tienen vida propia… todo es cuestión de despertarles el ánima.

— Cien años de soledad

My greatest ambition #

The best profession in the world. ³

Where can we be friends? #

Duolingo #

Contact Me #

If you want to contact me, the easiest way is through Telegram. Alternatively, you can use my social links on the home page.

To be continued? #

Definitely yes, and to continue, there are plenty of related sections:

• All my thoughts in /thoughts.
• My music space in /spaces/music.
• My cinema space in /spaces/cinema.
• My sense of humor in /spaces/comedy.