Rails developer and product builder.
Over a decade of turning ideas into working software.
About Me
I'm an experienced software developer and technical founder based in San Diego. I've spent years building SaaS products, most recently Simple File Upload and HelloQuery.
As a developer consultant, I help startups with Rails development, build go-to-market automations, and work with founders on long-term strategy. Whether you need hands-on engineering or guidance on how to get your product in front of customers, I can help.
I've spoken at RailsConf, RubyConf, and MicroConf. I co-hosted the Software Social podcast where I talked about building software businesses every week.
Looking for help shipping or selling your product? Let's talk about what you're building and how I can help you get it to market.
Rails Development
I've spent over a decade writing Ruby on Rails professionally, building everything from greenfield applications to scaling existing codebases. I write clean, well-tested code and I ship on time.
I've worked across startups and established companies, building features end-to-end: data modeling, background jobs, API integrations, payment systems, and the kind of unglamorous plumbing that keeps applications running smoothly.
Products
Revenue generating software businesses. From zero to paying customers.
Speaking
Conferences and events I've spoken at.
Rails SaaS
Query Building with Filters
RailsConf 2019
How to Migrate to Active Storage Without Losing Your Mind
RubyConf 2019
Rekindling a Love of Creation with Ruby and Raspberry Pi
Codeland 2018
How to Learn to Code When You Have No Time and No Money
San Francisco Ruby
From Code to Customers: Technical Marketing for People Who Would Rather Be Building
MicroConf
Getting Your First 10 Customers - How to Do LinkedIn Outreach Without the Ick
Sin City Ruby
Building a Composable Query Builder with Active Record and Arel
Podcasts
Shows I host and episodes I've been on.
Let's work together
I'm currently taking on AI consulting projects for mid-size businesses. Interested in working together? Let's talk.
colleen@bitmappeddesigns.com