Technology,
made human.
Joaquin Fuentes created outwith.me’s Bordeaux Fire Situation—a community-minded resource built to bring clarity and care to an unsettling moment.
A little more calm beneath a blanket of smoke.
Joaquin created this page because he cares deeply about the well-being of the people in the Bordeaux community.
His hope is that a more organized view of fast-moving information can offer a measure of comfort, a stronger sense of community and a little peace amid the smoke and uncertainty.
Official instructions always come first.
The Bordeaux Fire Situation is an independent information project. It may be incomplete, delayed or wrong and must never be used to make evacuation, shelter, travel, return or medical decisions. Users must rely on FR-Alert, their municipality, the Préfecture de la Gironde, Météo-France and emergency services instead.
Joaquin Fuentes
AI educator · cybersecurity leader · startup advisor · community educator
Joaquin is an AI educator, cybersecurity leader, startup advisor and community educator dedicated to making AI accessible and impactful for everyone. Across leadership roles in big tech, fintech and cybersecurity consulting, he has built a reputation for making technology simpler for people—and helping them move faster with it.
As the former leader of the Phoenix OWASP Chapter, he spearheaded initiatives that empowered a community of more than 1,500 members through hands-on learning in ethical hacking and secure software development. He has guest lectured at Arizona State University and regularly shares insights on security strategy, AI integration and emerging cyber threats.
Teaching and storytelling sit at the heart of his work. Through blogs, technical demonstrations and interactive exercises, Joaquin turns complex cybersecurity ideas into concepts people can understand and use. Whether advising on security, mentoring future professionals or exploring the latest advances in AI, he is committed to bridging the distance between technology and human connection.
Away from the screen, he is often behind a camera or traveling in search of cultural experiences, new food and genuine human connection—capturing the world from new angles as he goes.
For Joaquin, the most useful technology does more than process information. It helps people form authentic connections, express creativity, and improves their lives in the real-world.
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