Writing by Miguel Guevara
Essays on building in uncertainty, leadership, identity and conservation.
- 01Working in the Unknown
Most of what I've learned in a startup, I learned from not knowing.
Jul 10, 2026 - 02The Tyranny of the Résumé: Why Your Past Credentials Are Quietly Killing Your Future
Identity is supposed to make us strong, and yet it often quietly forecloses our future. Why credentials decay while genuine expertise compounds.
May 24, 2026 · 18 min read - 03THEY THROW ROCKS. YOU CARRY WATER.
On the people who have never built a thing, yet always have an opinion about yours — and the surprising lessons they leave behind.
Feb 18, 2026 · 15 min read
Archive · Technology & business, 2023–2024
- 04Self-Discovery and Authenticity
A personal journey into finding your true self, embracing authenticity, and living a life aligned with your deepest values and purpose.
Dec 31, 2024 · 8 min read - 05Leadership, Trust, and the Emotional Side of Change in Acquisitions
Acquisitions are a reflection of evolution in business—adaptation through growth, survival through expansion. But in this evolution, there's often chaos. Cultures collide, leaders resist, and the promise of synergy fades under the weight of bureaucracy.
Dec 15, 2024 · 6 min read - 06Breaking Down Silos for Enhanced Cross-Functional Collaboration
In today's hyper-competitive business landscape, the ability to break down internal silos and foster cross-functional collaboration is not just desirable—it's essential. Companies are under immense pressure to innovate rapidly and adapt to evolving market demands, requiring them to function as unified entities where knowledge and resources flow seamlessly across departments.
Aug 15, 2024 · 12 min read - 07Exploration of Employee Growth in Technical Roles
A comprehensive analysis of professional development in technology roles, examining the multifaceted components of success including attitude, problem-solving, creativity, leadership, passion, communication, and consistency.
Feb 4, 2024 - 08Emotional Intelligence for Tech Professionals: Navigating Success with Strategic Insight
Discover how emotional intelligence has become essential for tech professionals to excel beyond technical skills, managing stress, communication, leadership, and ethical decision-making.
Aug 3, 2023 - 09Executive Presence for Tech Workers: Mastering Professionalism and Comfort in Ambiguity
Technical skills alone are insufficient for success. Learn how tech workers can develop executive presence through professionalism, effective communication, and mastering comfort in ambiguity.
Apr 6, 2023 - 10Harnessing the Power of AI for Effective ESG Adoption
Explore how artificial intelligence is transforming ESG practices, automating data collection and analysis, and enabling companies to better meet sustainability and governance standards.
Apr 4, 2023 - 11The Computational and Cognitive Processes Underlying Singularity AI
Explore the recursive self-improvement algorithms and cognitive architectures that power Singularity AI, and examine the transformative opportunities and critical risks this technology presents.
Apr 3, 2023 - 12AI Risks & Ethics: Singularity, Bias, and Big Tech's Influence on AI Development
Explore the scholarly concerns surrounding artificial intelligence, including the risks of AI surpassing human intelligence, bias and discrimination, and the influence of big AI companies on development and deployment. Understand the geopolitical implications and ethical challenges of this rapidly advancing technology.
Mar 30, 2023 · 11 min read - 13Azure Net Zero 2030: Sustainable Cloud Computing & Data Center Innovation
Explore Microsoft's commitment to becoming carbon negative by 2030 and how Azure data centers are implementing innovative technologies to achieve Net Zero emissions. Learn how small businesses can participate in this sustainability initiative.
Jun 12, 2022 · 12 min read - 14How Blockchain Enables Metaverse
Explore how blockchain technology, NFTs, and smart contracts form the foundation for a decentralized metaverse where users can create, own, and exchange virtual assets securely.
Jun 12, 2022 - 15The Case for Digital Transformation of SMBs
Explore why digital transformation is critical for small and medium businesses, and discover practical strategies for implementing digital technologies across sales, customer support, and industry-specific operations.
May 12, 2022 - 16A Guide to Cloud Economics
Understand the cost structures of private and public clouds, learn how to optimize cloud spending, and discover tools like Azure TCO Calculator and Pricing Calculator to make informed decisions about your cloud investments.
Nov 8, 2021 - 17The Next Phase of the Internet: Web 3.0
Explore Web 3.0, the emerging decentralized internet built on blockchain, AI, and edge computing, and understand how it differs from Web 2.0 while addressing its key challenges and limitations.
Sep 11, 2021 - 18A Simple Approach to Application Modernization with Azure
Explore three migration approaches for moving applications to Azure: lift and shift, containerization, and serverless architecture. Learn the pros and cons of each strategy and how to choose the best approach for your business.
Sep 11, 2021 - 19GitHub Integration With Azure: Part 2
Implement a CI/CD pipeline with GitHub Actions to automatically deploy your application to Azure Web App. Learn how to configure secrets, set up GitHub Actions, and automate your deployment process.
Jul 12, 2021 - 20GitHub Integration With Azure: Part 1
A 2-part series on GitHub and Azure integration. Learn how to create a simple Node.js application, push it to GitHub, and prepare an Azure Web App for deployment via CI/CD pipeline.
Jun 18, 2021 · 8 min read - 21GitHub: Not Only For Developers & Why You Should Use It
GitHub is a service for hosting Git repositories used not only by programmers but also by DevOps engineers and technical writers. Discover how GitHub benefits non-programmers and the powerful features it offers for collaboration and automation.
Jun 3, 2021 · 10 min read - 22Architecting A Medium-Sized IT Department in Azure
Learn how to architect a medium-sized IT department on Azure with bare-metal servers, virtual machines, and databases. Discover best practices for networking, disaster recovery, and security in a cloud-based infrastructure.
May 18, 2021 · 12 min read - 23GitHub Isn't Just for Big Tech: What I've Learned Bringing It to Small Business
Small businesses treat GitHub like it's out of their league. After a year of helping them adopt it, I've found the opposite — it might matter more for a 15-person company than a 15,000-person one.
May 8, 2021 · 6 min - 24Creativity In Life & In Business
Explore the nature of creativity and its critical role in driving progress across art, science, business, and technology. Discover how creative thinking breaks societal boundaries and fuels innovation.
May 5, 2021 · 7 min read - 25Quick Guide For Azure Kubernetes
Get started with Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), the managed Kubernetes offering from Azure. Learn about AKS architecture, node pools, storage, high availability, and how to create your first cluster.
May 3, 2021 · 10 min read - 26Deploying an AKS Cluster
Learn how to deploy your first Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) cluster step-by-step using the Azure web portal. From initial setup to connecting via Cloud Shell with kubectl.
Apr 29, 2021 · 5 min read - 27Docker in Azure: Complete Guide to Container Instances & ACI Integration
Explore the integration of Docker with Azure Container Instances (ACI). Learn how to leverage Docker's familiar workflow in the Azure cloud environment and discover the key differences between working locally and in the cloud.
Mar 15, 2021 · 8 min read