Bullet Blitz: How to Make the Most of Japan's JR Pass
How to maximize the cost-benefit of the Japan Rail (JR) Pass by covering significant distances across Japan in a short period.
Alexander Caro
About Alexander Caro
Alex’s aim is to have an impactful career that benefits both his home country and the wider world, particularly the developing world.
To accomplish this, he seeks to work at the intersections of technology and public policy.
Interests
- Scalable, technology-enhanced education
- Open educational resources
- Serverless computing and JAMStack
- Intellectual Property Rights
- Cybersecurity
- Freedom of expression, civil liberties, human and animal well-being
Education
2017
MSc in Education and Technology
University of Oxford
2015
BA-MPA in Political Science, concentration in Cybersecurity
Clark University
2012
Washington Semester Program, Public Law
American University
Portfolio
A selection of projects spanning education, civil society, and government.
Education
Rising International School of Excellence
Modern digital interface and schooling systems.
Archived Website
Civil Society
Earth Warriors Global
Climate education curriculum for young children.
Archived Website
Civil Society
Global Development Network
Blog documenting research and developmental efforts.
Archived Blog
Civil Society
Emmet A. Dennis National Scientific Conference
Annual scientific and health research conference in Liberia.
Archived Site
Government
Ministry of Mines and Energy, Liberia
Official portal for mineral, energy and geological resources.
Archived Portal
Civil Society
Lives On The Move
Interactive project tracking human migration stories.
Archived Project
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Projects
A collection of consulting work, software projects, and tools created over the years.
March 30, 2026
Through Their Lens
A global affairs podcast exploring how unique experiences, history, and culture shape worldviews.
Skills & Expertise
Organized by core technical domains and professional competencies.
Web Technologies
Building responsive, modern, and content-driven web experiences.
HTML5
CSS3
WordPress
Drupal
XML & XSLT
Cloud & Infrastructure
Deploying applications, version control, and system administration.
Linux
AWS
DigitalOcean
GitHub
Research & Data Tools
Data management, analysis, CRM platforms, and survey tools.
NVivo
Qualtrics
MS Access & Excel
Salesforce Trailhead
Specialized Knowledge
Multilingual capability, intellectual property, and consulting skills.
Spanish
Personal Finance
Copyright Law
Writing
Articles, guides, and thoughts on technology, development, and digital tools.
January 26, 2024
February 21, 2023
AI is Not a Legal Loophole
Why existing laws—including copyright, data privacy, and liability—still apply to artificial intelligence.
June 16, 2022
The Pros and Cons of AirTags
The AirTag is a godsend for international travelers. This little device lets its owner track it — and, more importantly, whatever it is attached to — literally anywhere in the world.
October 26, 2021
The Liberia Tech Survival Guide
Planning to visit Liberia anytime soon? You’ll have to come prepared. The nation, whose motto is “The Love of Liberty Brought Us Here,” is a country of contradictions.
July 21, 2020
Say Goodbye to WWW
To WWW, or not to WWW, that is the question, and Google has the answer.
March 27, 2020
Buying a SIM Card in Liberia
Learn how to get a SIM card in Liberia, the Land of Liberty. In the last few years, SIM cards that once cost upwards of $50 can now be bought for a dollar.
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