Carlos Luengo Vera

Carlos Luengo Vera

AI researcher focused on applying Generative AI to solve real-world challenges in education, business, and public services.

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Posts

Cloudflare: Why a Simpler, Faster and Safer Internet Actually Matters

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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.

Configuring Cloudflare for Families on an ASUS Router

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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

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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

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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.

First look at Kiro: the AI IDE for structured coding

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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

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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.

Testing Amazon Q Developer on GitHub

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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.

Deep Research with ChatGPT: A Practical Guide

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Deep research is more than just skimming search results—it’s a disciplined, multi-stage approach to finding, evaluating, and synthesising information. In an era where AI generates vast amounts of content and misinformation is rife, mastering deep research is essential for anyone who wants to make well-informed decisions, uncover real insights, and maintain intellectual integrity. This guide shows you how to use ChatGPT and OpenAI tools to bring depth and rigour to your research process.

How BBVA Scaled ChatGPT Enterprise: Lessons for Spanish Corporates

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Spanish corporates are moving fast from pilots to industrial-scale use of ChatGPT Enterprise. BBVA’s leap from 3,300 to 11,000 licences in a single year saved staff almost three hours a week on routine tasks and sparked an internal wave of innovation hackathons.
This post distils the key decisions, governance steps and cultural moves that let any large organisation replicate that success—while keeping data, compliance and people firmly in mind.

How to Build Your Own GPT in ChatGPT: Step-by-Step Guide & Why Instructions Matter

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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

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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 even more value with custom GPTs.

Exploring the Free Tier of Cursor: AI-Powered Coding for Everyone

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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 the 8th ISCBE Macedonia: Optimizing AI in Medical Education

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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

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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 write, understand, and automate code.

Vibe Coding: The New Software Culture Fueling Unprecedented Productivity

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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. Startups are reaching massive milestones with tiny teams, signalling a cultural shift in how software gets built. Vibe coding – a term popularised by AI luminary Andrej Karpathy – captures an emerging style of programming where developers work hand-in-hand with AI, riding a creative “flow” to build software faster and more enjoyably. This isn’t just a new tool, but a new mindset – one that’s already enabling record-breaking productivity and changing what it means to be a software developer.

How to Identify and Scale High-Impact AI Use Cases

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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?

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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?

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🧠 1-2-3 Math!

An educational web game for young learners to practise arithmetic with interactive challenges.

🧠 1-2-3 Logic!

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An educational logic game for early learners to boost logical thinking with visual puzzles.

publications

Impact of Generative AI on Workplace Productivity and Employee Well-being

Published in 8ᵗʰ International Academic & Professional Congress on Happiness (Universidad de Málaga, Spain), 2024

Grounded-theory study of how generative AI reshapes employee happiness, productivity and organisational practice, based on multi-sector evidence.

Recommended citation: Carlos Luengo Vera, Antonio J. de Lucas López, Arturo Orea Rocha & María Teresa del Val Núñez (2024). *Impact of Generative AI on Workplace Productivity and Employee Well-being*. Paper presented at the 8ᵗʰ International Academic & Professional Congress on Happiness (Málaga, 21–22 Nov 2024); manuscript under review.
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Optimising AI in Medical Education: Cost-Benefit Analysis of Large Language Models in the MIR Examination

Published in 8ᵗʰ International Scientific Conference on Business and Economics (ISCBE 2025), Tetovo, 2025

Cost–benefit evaluation of 22 large language models on Spain’s MIR 2024/2025 exams, introducing a cost-per-correct-answer metric.

Recommended citation: Carlos Luengo Vera, Antonio J. de Lucas López, Víctor Ramos Arroyo & M. Teresa de Val Núñez (2025). *Optimising AI in Medical Education: Cost-Benefit Analysis of Large Language Models in the MIR Examination.* Paper presented at the 8ᵗʰ ISCBE (Tetovo, 08–09 May 2025); manuscript under review for Springer proceedings.
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The Synergy between Green Marketing, Innovation, and Sustainability-Enhancing Green Brand Equity and Corporate Social Responsibility

Published in JOINETECH (International Journal of Economic and Technological Studies), 2025

This study explores the interconnected roles of green marketing, corporate social responsibility (CSR), and green brand equity in promoting sustainable strategies and innovation.

Recommended citation: José Andrés Gómez Gandía, Carlos Luengo Vera, Antonio Javier De Lucas López (2025). *The Synergy between Green Marketing, Innovation, and Sustainability-Enhancing Green Brand Equity and Corporate Social Responsibility*. JOINETECH (International Journal of Economic and Technological Studies), Vol. 1, Issue 01, pp. 76-89.
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Innovation and Circular Economy: New Findings on How Innovation Drives the Circular Economy

Published in , 2025

This post reviews the recent paper “Innovation and Circular Economy within the Sustainable …” (Elsevier, 2025). The paper explores how innovation acts as a pillar for advancing circular economy practices, examining models, drivers, barriers, and proposed integrations with sustainability frameworks. I’ll break down what innovation means in this context, what benefits it can bring, how the mechanisms appear to work, and my takeaways on where this research is especially useful — and where there’s room for further work.

Geopolitical crises and the transformation of work models: a bibliometric analysis (2000-2025)

Published in International Journal of Environment, Workplace and Employment, 2025

This study presents a comprehensive bibliometric analysis of the academic literature published between 2000 and 2025 on the intersection between geopolitical disruptions and the transformation of work models.

Recommended citation: Carlos Luengo Vera, José Andrés Gómez Gandía, Antonio Javier De Lucas López, Ma. Teresa de Val Núñez (2025). *Geopolitical crises and the transformation of work models: a bibliometric analysis (2000-2025)*. International Journal of Environment, Workplace and Employment, Vol. 9, No. 3, pp. 270-297.
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Economic Resilience and Sustainability—Vol. 1: 8th International Scientific Conference on Business and Economics (ISCBE), Tetovo, North Macedonia, May 2025

Published in Springer Proceedings in Business and Economics, 2025

Springer proceedings volume featuring research on economic resilience and sustainability from the 8th ISCBE conference, including our chapter on AI cost-benefit analysis in medical education.

Recommended citation: Ramadani, V., Bexheti, A., Abazi-Alili, H., Theodoraki, C., Rexhepi, G., & Krasniqi, B. A. (Eds.). (2025). *Economic Resilience and Sustainability—Vol. 1: 8th International Scientific Conference on Business and Economics (ISCBE), Tetovo, North Macedonia, May 2025*. Springer Proceedings in Business and Economics. Springer Nature Switzerland AG.
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talks

teaching

Make Your Wishes Come True – The Wave Show

Charla, The Wave Show, 2025

  • Date: March 20, 2025
  • Event: Make Your Wishes Come True – The Wave Show
  • Duration: 1 hour
  • Location: The Wave Show
  • Level: 100
  • Technologies: Amazon PartyRock
  • Description: In this inspiring talk, we explored how Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) can turn ideas into reality through innovative applications. Using engaging storytelling, we shared practical examples and live demos with Amazon PartyRock, a platform that enables anyone to create AI applications easily and accessibly.

AWS Generative AI Day - Workshop IA Generativa

Workshop, AWS, 2025

  • Date: March 25, 2025
  • Event: AWS Generative AI Day - Generative AI Workshop
  • Duration: 2 hours
  • Location: Teatro Goya Multiespacio, Madrid
  • Level: 100
  • Technologies: PartyRock, Amazon Bedrock
  • Description: Hands-on Generative AI workshop using PartyRock

Digitalización e Inteligencia Artificial

Workshop, Auditorio Municipal Pedro Almodóvar - Puertollano, 2025

  • Date: March 31, 2025
  • Event: Digitalization and Artificial Intelligence
  • Duration: 1 hour
  • Location: Auditorio Municipal Pedro Almodóvar - Puertollano
  • Level: 100
  • Technologies: PartyRock, Amazon Bedrock
  • Description: Inspiring session on Generative AI

Workshop Imagine Day

Workshop, Amazon España, 2025

  • Date: April 11, 2025
  • Event: Workshop Imagine Day
  • Duration: 2 hours
  • Location: Amazon Spain Office, Madrid
  • Level: 100
  • Technologies: PartyRock, Amazon Bedrock
  • Description: Introductory workshop on Generative AI where participants went from idea to prototype in just two hours using PartyRock. Through practical use cases for the nonprofit sector, attendees explored intelligent assistants such as cultural translators, onboarding bots, and interview simulators. The workshop was fully accessible and required no technical background, showcasing the potential of these tools for NGOs and associations.

Optimizing AI in Medical Education – 8th ISCBE Macedonia

Charla, 8th International Scientific Conference on Business and Economics (ISCBE), 2025

  • Date: May 8, 2025
  • Event: 8th International Scientific Conference on Business and Economics (ISCBE)
  • Duration: 10 minutes
  • Location: Macedonia
  • Level: Advanced
  • Technologies: Artificial Intelligence, Large Language Models, Medical Education
  • Talk Title: Optimizing AI in Medical Education: Cost-Benefit Analysis of Large Language Models in the MIR Examination
  • Description: In this session, we presented an analysis on optimizing artificial intelligence in medical education, focusing on the impact and cost-benefit analysis of large language models in the MIR examination. We shared results, challenges, and opportunities for integrating AI into medical training, as well as recommendations for effective implementation.

DigEduCLM 2025 – Congreso de Digitalización Educativa de Castilla-La Mancha

Conferencia, Campus de Albacete, UCLM, 2025

  • Date: May 10, 2025
  • Event: Congreso de Digitalización Educativa de Castilla-La Mancha (DigEduCLM)
  • Location: Campus de Albacete, UCLM
  • Level: All levels
  • Technologies: Digital Education, Innovation
  • Description: Participation in the main event for digital transformation in education in Castilla-La Mancha, sharing experiences and learning about the latest trends and best practices in educational digitalization.