# Paolo Ibanez Medina > Information Technology & Business graduate building projects, learning and documenting the journey ## Posts - [I Built a Budgeting Web App With Codex in 3 Days, and It Changed How I Think About AI Coding](https://paoloibanezmedina.com/i-built-a-budgeting-web-app-with-codex-in-3-days-and-it-changed-how-i-think-about-ai-coding/): A simple question started this project Three days ago, I wasn’t trying to make a statement about AI. I was trying to answer one question: Can an AI coding tool actually help a solo builder move from idea to usable product fast enough for it to matter? Not in theory. Not in a polished demo. Not in a social media post. I wanted to test it for myself. Why I chose this idea I decided to build something I would genuinely use: a budgeting web app. I wanted it to feel: I also wanted it to avoid what frustrates me […] - [Quantum Computing vs. Encryption: What My Capstone Taught Me About the Next Cybersecurity Race](https://paoloibanezmedina.com/quantum-computing-vs-encryption/): My final capstone research paper subject I chose pulled me into something big: Quantum computing isn’t just a new kind of faster computer it changes the rules of trust online. And if we don’t prepare early, the cost won’t just be technical… it’ll be economic and political too. This article is a simple breakdown of what I learned, why it matters, and what organizations can do right now. Here is a picture of a quantum computer as of today, in case you don’t know how it looks like. The research paper is 20 pages long, so here is a summary […] - [These Tech Trends Might Define My Career, And Maybe Yours](https://paoloibanezmedina.com/these-tech-trends-might-define-my-career-and-maybe-yours/): It’s a strange feeling being close to graduation and realizing how much I’ve learned, while also seeing how much I still don’t know. Lately, I’ve been thinking a lot about what’s coming next in tech. Not just what the next big tool is, but what kind of world we’re building with all this innovation. To be honest, it’s exciting… but also a little scary. There’s so much uncertainty in the field, and sometimes it feels overwhelming trying to keep up. But at the same time, I really love where technology is going. I may not be an expert (not even […] - [Building My First Web App: What I Learned About Web Development in My Course](https://paoloibanezmedina.com/building-my-first-web-app/): Building My First Web App: A Journey into Full-Stack Development A while ago, if you had told me I’d build a full-stack web application, I would have laughed. I barely knew how to structure a basic Python script! But thanks to the 100 Days of Code: The Complete Python Pro Bootcamp, I took on the challenge, and built a multi-user blogging platform using Flask, Bootstrap, and SQLAlchemy. Right now, it’s just a template, so when I create my personal blog, PIMTECH, and deploy it as a live website, the process will be much easier. The goal? To create a space […] - [I Thought Coding Was Hard Until I Tried This…](https://paoloibanezmedina.com/i-thought-coding-was-hard-until-i-tried-this/): If you’ve ever tried to learn coding while juggling a full schedule, you probably know how overwhelming it can feel. I certainly do. Back in May 2023, I decided to take the leap and bought the 100 Days of Code: The Complete Python Pro Bootcamp on Udemy. At the time, I was in the middle of building a website for my brand, Hispanic Anima, while also working and being a full-time student. My free time was less than it used to, and even though I really wanted to commit to learning Python, it kept falling to the bottom of my […] - [The Intersection of IT and Business: Why Both Skills Matter](https://paoloibanezmedina.com/the-intersection-of-it-and-business-why-both-skills-matter/): When I first decided to pursue two degrees in Information Technology and Business Administration, I knew I was taking on a challenge that would push me in different directions. At times, it felt like I was juggling two completely separate worlds one full of coding, databases, and cybersecurity, and the other focused on finance, management, and strategy. But as I’ve progressed in my studies and work experiences, I’ve realized that these two fields aren’t separate at all. In fact, the intersection of IT and business is where innovation happens. Today, businesses are driven by technology, and technology is shaped by […] - [Navigating the Future of Supply Chain Management: Technology, Sustainability, and Artificial Intelligence](https://paoloibanezmedina.com/navigating-the-future-of-supply-chain-management/): As someone who is still learning and exploring the vast field of Supply Chain Management (SCM), I am constantly amazed by the depth and complexity of this field. During my recent class on forecasting, I had the opportunity to delve into various critical aspects of SCM, ranging from transportation methods to inventory management, and even the integration of AI in logistics. These topics are not only fascinating but also incredibly relevant to real-world business operations. One of the highlights of my learning journey was a final project where I conducted a forecast simulation for a Dairy Queen store. This project […] - [The Blueprint to Success: The Importance of a Business Plan and How to Apply It](https://paoloibanezmedina.com/the-blueprint-to-success-the-importance-of-a-business-plan-and-how-to-apply-it/): First of all, I want to thank my Dad, Rafael Ibanez for helping me to understand the importance of a business plan and teaching me every aspect of it so I could apply it to my business Hispanic Anima. A well-thought-out business plan is the cornerstone of any successful business. It’s your blueprint for success as my Dad would say, outlining your business goals, strategies, and the path to achieving them. At Hispanic Anima, we’ve experienced firsthand the transformative power of a robust business plan, before when we didn’t have it we saw ourselves without a. In this article, we’ll […] - [Starting steps of building an Effective E-Commerce Platform](https://paoloibanezmedina.com/starting-steps-of-building-an-effective-e-commerce-platform/): Creating an efficient and user-friendly e-commerce platform is crucial for any online business. At Hispanic Anima, I led the development of our website using WordPress and WooCommerce, focusing on enhancing user experience and streamlining operations. I did all this for free, just paying for the domain, Upmetrics for our business plan, and the hosting provider. The company that Introduced me to website building is Imagined Scape. Starting Steps to Create an E-commerce Website Step 1: Develop a Business Plan Before diving into the technical aspects of creating an e-commerce website, it’s crucial to have a clear and comprehensive business plan. 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