Cristian Moreno in traditional Peruvian poncho and chullo hat, sitting in a humble mud shack with an old computer and a guinea pig as the mouse
ANDES • 2026
FROM THE MOUNTAINS

CRISTIAN
MORENO

EL PERUANO

Tech from the Andes.
Old computer, new dreams.
Guinea pig approved.

THE STORY

I code from a mud shack
with a guinea pig mouse.

Real talk: I’m still Cristian Moreno from Parker, Colorado — runner, dad, IVR guy who built production systems, AI tinkerer, piano learner.

But here in the mountains? I’m El Peruano. The guy who traded the office for a simple adobe home in the Andes. I work on an old beige computer, wear my poncho against the cold, and let a very important guinea pig handle the clicking.

It’s not about being poor. It’s about being present. Slow internet, fast ideas. Traditional textiles, modern code. The mountains teach you what really matters.

WHAT I USE

Tools of the Trade

The Beige Beast

Old reliable computer. Still runs. Still connects. The real MVP of the shack.

Guinea Pig 3000

Best mouse I’ve ever had. Soft, warm, and surprisingly good at scrolling.

The Mountains

My real server farm. Clear mind, strong legs, endless inspiration.

SECURE SHELL

The Shack Terminal

Type commands. The guinea pig is listening.

elperuano@shack:~/andes
elperuano@shack ~ $
Try: help • whoami • guinea • poncho • run • exit