Gonçalo Alves
I work in IT governance: project and portfolio management, service management, business intelligence. I also build small software.
This is where I write about the parts that are harder than the textbooks admit. Occasionally about running, or music, or 3D printing. More about me →
Shipping vTimers: what actually broke between the idea and the deploy
A Tailwind 4 migration that silently recoloured the app, a security header that broke a clock, and a duplicate component nobody noticed.
The Power of 1%: The ongoing journey to become a better version of myself
As I sit down to write this article, I'm reminded of a powerful concept that has been instrumental in my personal growth journey: the idea of becoming 1% better every day. This concept, popularized…
How to Become an Expert in Anything Using Bloom's Taxonomy
In the world of knowledge acquisition, there's a powerful method called Bloom's taxonomy that can unlock your potential to become an expert in any field you set your mind to. This article explores…
Project and Portfolio Management (PPM): Aligning Strategy and Execution
Do you believe that the strategy your organization has envisioned is being executed correctly? Do you think all the investments your organization makes are serving to implement this very strategy? If…
The Power of Creativity
Creativity isn't a talent some people are born with. It's a practice. What it actually is, why it matters, and how to build the habit of it.
The Power of Having a Personal Website
Why I bought my own domain instead of renting a profile on someone else's platform, and what a personal site gives you that social media never will.