members
Keith Lancaster
Founded the Houston group at a local restaurant a couple of years ago, and the rest is history.... I came across Rails and Ruby when I was trying to decide what technology we should use in a startup I was founding. We heard about Rails from a friend, bought the AWDWR book to see what it was all about, and two weeks later had a working prototype. Our product is currently in use by several law enforcement agencies, and the number is growing.
Nils Jonsson
I’m part of a startup based in Houston, building a product for law enforcement. I speak Ruby (since 2005), JavaScript (since 2005), and C# (since 2002).
Wes Gamble
I own an independent consultancy in the Houston area named Bison Consulting. A few months after hearing about Rails, I jumped in with both feet in March, '06, just as version 1.0 was coming into being. Ruby and Rails were a pleasant surprise, after enterprise-level Java development for 5+ years.
I tend to be stronger on the "back end" side of things (e.g. system design and integration, database design and administration, deployment). I'm always working on improving my "front end" skills, though.
Working with Rails profile: http://www.workingwithrails.com/person/9027-wes-gamble
Mike Hagedorn
started working with rails in the fall of 2005. Came from the java camp and have done a lot of enterprisy work in that space since 1996. Started *Silverchair Solutions*, a consulting firm specializing in agile methods using rails, java and .net Been doing rails work primarily for the last year.
Eric Hutzelman
I've been working with Ruby and Rails since the end of 2006. I have a 15 year background primarily in Microsoft and Java development, and I am currently working for a project management consulting company doing .net development. I put together this houstonrb site as a way to get more familiar with ruby and rails.
James Simonsen
A ruby/rails developer with a background in graphic arts.
Daya Sharma
Started working with Ruby in 2005 and eventually with RoR after my 6 years stunt with Java. My latest work can be seen at http://www.peertopatent.org
Ronnie Rouse
I am the IT Director of an insurance agency here in Houston that has recently used Ruby and Rails to automate a key business process.
Brett Rogers
I am currently working full time doing Ruby/Rails development here in Houston and have been working with Ruby and Rails since 2005. I was at the first Houson Ruby/Rails group meeting at the Daily Grind in downtown, and have recently become an active member.
Hao Tian
I am a fresh graduate C# developer. I started using Ruby on Rails since June 2007, and I love it.
Fred Sodergren
UI designer and developer interested in branching out into other technologies.
Alain Hoang
Interested in Ruby on Rails development, Ruby as a sysadmin tool, and figuring out if I'll ever try Vlad over Capistrano
Bassel Samman
Someone suggested ruby to me back in 2005 when I was writing a log parser. One thing led to another and the next thing I knew I was watching the rails screen casts. Ever since then I kept stumbling into rails work or even kindly suggesting rails for development projects. Here I am, in 2008 working full time as a Rails developer as J2EE fades slowly in my rear view mirror.
Mark Lemnah
Learning Ruby and Rails and looking for any opportunity to use them at work and convert others.
Chris Lee
Expert full stack Rails development. Co-founder of activeinterview.com.
Jeremey Barrett
I'm C/Unix hacker who got interested in Ruby back in '02 or '03. Since then Rails appeared and turned web development on its head, and the fallout from that has been fun to watch. I don't use Ruby or Rails in day-to-day work, but I'm very interested in the development of Ruby and Rails and the related shifts in the larger community. At the moment my work happens to be Java but hopefully Erlang will be making an appearance sometime soon.
raymond chudzinski
Currently working as a Product Development Engineer. A small group which takes new concepts to product all intra-mural to my employer. (a great opportunity to champion Ruby and Rails in a corporation) ;-P
Jason Peltier
11 years in the professional web industry. I'm focused on Design2Code, including HTML, CSS and Javascript.
Nash Kabbara
No one can see me!!!
Nathan Price
A rails/ruby hobbiest... knowing just enough to know that I don't know enough.. Interested in programming, robotics, languages, culture, economics, everything.... (but seldom long enough to worry anyone) Longest running/most successful personal project: ISpeakHindi.com - near daily learn Hindi podcast..
Johnny Goodman
I'm the co-founder and GM of CPAP.com and CPAPtalk.com. I coded in Perl and PHP in the good old days. I switched to the business side early on and have been stranded over here since. The things people are doing with RoR are impressive and I've found myself running through tutorials for fun. I'd like to get better connected to RoR and the people who develop in it.
Justin Sunseri
Normally an ASP.Net C# developer at work. I want to broaden my horizons so I am learning Rails. It's been a lot of fun so far and I'm looking to learn more.
Leo Grove
Reformed 13-year Java Developer/Architect, now I program exclusively in RoR (with all the trimmings so maybe exclusively is not quite the word). Although I made a good living as a certified java developer over the past decade, Ruby just takes web development to whole other level. Watch out though, master RoR's intricacies and nirvana will be yours, otherwise you may found yourself stuck in Dante's Hell.
Abey Mullassery
Programming since 1997. Started using Rails for the last few years. Working on a couple of Rails projects that I will launch Sept 2009
Jesse Wolgamott
Ruby Lover, convert from C#. Currently a free agent, but have worked on distributed sites and love simplicity in design.
Dave Elkins
web developer that works in mainly java and php for my day job and uses rails for my side projects.
Ryan Riley
I'm a .NET developer, though I previously worked a bit with Ruby, Python, PHP, etc. I'm currently using C# and pushing F# and functional programming but wanting to work more with Ruby and Python again, now that they are supported in .NET via the Dynamic Language Runtime (DLR).
Ivan Gutierrez
I am a Ruby On Rails Instructor,with 4 years of experience. I have formed IT Proffessionals to Work with Ruby and Rails. I am interesting in Projects in Houston. Contact me to: ivan_correo_001 dot yahoo.ca
Jose Basilio
C# / ASP.NET developer by day. Polyglot programmer by night. I have done a few small Ruby on Rails projects.
Ben Scheirman
I'm a .NET developer by day, Ruby / iPhone developer by night. I'm a Microsoft MVP, Certified ScrumMaster, and Microsoft ASP Insider. I enjoy connecting with other developers in the Houston area. Check out my book on ASP.NET MVC here: http://manning.com/palermo Check out my iPhone app here: http://pockettabs.com
Alper
.NET Developer looking to learn Rails
David Heller
I have just jumped into the Ruby and Rails world. My background is in project management and product management. In addition to a job in the corporate world I have dabbled in start-ups and am interested in pursuing that even more.
Joseph Doty
Web site designer/developer who is a budding Ruby on Rails programmer. I Love Ruby, Love Rails, and willing to learn.
Kaleb Fulgham
Computer Science student at the University of Houston. Web Development for 6+ years. PHP/MySQL and now Ruby on Rails. Desiring to create helpful web apps & mobile iPhone / Android apps. Created the Facebook & Flickr integration app, My Flickr, http://myflickrapp.com/. Created the official UH iPhone application, UH Guide, http://uhcamp.us.to/.
Yuichi Fujiki
Grad student at University of Houston. Started from Java, moved to C# and now working in Objective-C on iPhone. Loves simplicity of Ruby. Haven't created any serious Rails app yet, but interested.
Sandeep Ghael
Co-Founder ActiveInterview.com Expertise/Interest in: Django / Rails, EC2, S3, Ubuntu, Mapping, Postgres, Javascript, CSS
Pragnesh Vaghela
Manager fallen in love with Ruby and Rails
Sarfraz H. Chandio
I'm Java/CF/SmallTalk developer. Recently developed interest in Ruby.
Mike Hagedorn
started working with rails in the fall of 2005. Came from the java camp and have done a lot of enterprisy work in that space since 1996. Started *Silverchair Solutions*, a consulting firm specializing in agile methods using rails, java and .net Been doing rails work primarily for the last year.
Terry Schmidt
Fanatical Ruby on Rails developer with strong ties to the design mob (members include CSS, HTML, Javascript). I was bitten by the RoR bug in 2007 and refused inoculation after experiencing the rush of using something that "just made sense". Living in Houston and looking for like minded people to share my crazy with.
Anh Tang
Hi, My name is Anh Tang. I am currently building my company web app with rails and would like to join the group to discuss and learn more. Thanks.
Jaems
Rails 3 newbie, trying to solve work problems with some cool apps
Shankar Narayan Vishnampettai Raju
I am a very passionate programmer always willing to learn something new!
Sarah Worthy
Houston curator for the StartupDigest Technology Evangelist at Tech Therapy Organizer for Houston Startup Weekend
Steven Chanin
Ruby on Rails Developer, Entrepreneur, Creator of First Kid Bank (http://firstkidbank.com) and How I Work (http://how-i-work.com), freelancer.
Nick Nelson
Managing Director of VPS.NET - a cloud hosting provider built on the RoR platform.
Andaleeb Kazi
Very new to Rails world
Phil Bryant
Founder of Finance 2.0 Startup Computer Science / Math Degree - TAMU MBA - Rice Former Smalltalk programmer Sold my first startup for multiple millions
Jason Lee
Recently moved here from Cambridge Mass. New to Ruby and Rails. Currently working on new start up to build applications for alumni groups. Let me know if interested in learning more.
Longyi Qi
I am a graduate student and an agile developer, I am interested in web applications and lightweight smart phone development. I like to discuss and learn from you, thanks for the opportunity.
Lei Zhao
I am a CS graduate student at the University of Houston, interested in web and mobile development. I'm looking for a job in the Houston area.
Mehrab Momin
New to ruby/rails. Want to learn from the pros. Expertise in both C/C++ and Java. Believer in good UX. Fascinated with startups and entrepreneurship.
Marcel Poisot
yet another rails programmer
Steve Adamo
Web application developer from Houston, by way of San Antonio. Have always had an interest in Ruby/Rails but have never had a chance to utilize in a professional capacity.
Graham Randall
Principal at Normal Modes, the web usability and user experience design company. Nearly 20 years of programming experience from websites to Java compilers to atomic-scale simulations of DNA on supercomputers.
Rick Braddy
Product Launch Specialist, retired Citrix CTO and VP Product Marketing and Product Management, Bass fisherman, Poker player, Oil painter, Husband and Dad. I used RoR to develop a multi-tenant software as a service application that helps entrepreneurs and small businesses launch their products and websites called WinningWare QuickLaunch. I used a combination of the ExtJS toolkit (browser-based Ajax framework), which I integrated via JSON to Rails as the back-end.
norah xu
I was a circuit designer. I just start web design for interest and hope to use web and mobile development to implement my idea.
Larry Hope
Just learning but have not yet poked out my eye.
Jonathan Birkholz
I am a Rails developer working for ChaiOne in Houston. I also work a lot on side projects including CodeMav.com.
Javid Jamae
Language-agnostic programmer. Ruby-hobbyist. Interested in technology and programming education for kids. Author of My Kid Can Code: Computer Programming for Kids. You can also check out my personal blog at http://javidjamae.com.
Dv Suresh
Over 10 years experience in IT application development and been working in Ruby on Rails for the past 2 years. I love working in Ruby on Rails absolutely. I recently moved to Houston from Austin and interested in meeting other Rails guys here.
Barbara Graves
Working for Orange Sparrow Design, a branch of PetroPages.com. A creative advertising and marketing group originally focused on the petrochem and power generation industries. We have spread our wings and are trying to save the rest of the world now, one good design at a time. I am a Graphic/Web designer and SEO. Web developer in training.
Fred Boskovich
I started my career as PHP developer in late 2006. In summer 2007 began learning ruby and ror. Several minor projects and by the end of 2007 I had solid knowledge. A year later I start working with Svitla Systems and worked for such projects as OOMA and Sight on Call.
Jamal Caliste
I have lived in Houston now for about 5 years, and am in Grad school for business. I am very eager to learn how to program again. My last language was HTML but have studied a little java, and basic. All in all, I consider myself a noob.
John Ziomek
I am a recruiter interested in learning more about Ruby on Rails and also in meeting people and making some good connections.
Matt
I recruit for Alert Logic here in Houston.
Michael Mantis
Lifetime programmer that started with ruby on rails a few years ago and has just jumped back into it. Currently building a web service using it.
Gan Li
A newbie Ruby on Rails Learner.
Elliot Beaux
I have been interested in Ruby and RoR for a while now for a personal project, and have just begun to get my feet wet.
Chris Ginter
RoR Developer on the move from Orlando to Houston.
James Jelinek
I'm a 12 year IT infrastructure veteran who's recently been bitten by the Ruby/Rails bug. Enjoy learning new dev techniques (and making mistakes). By trade I'm an IT Consultant however am looking to improve my dev skills to solve problems and create great apps.
Danny Stephens
Started learning Ruby after a company merger and love it. I have done several 'back end' projects with Ruby and look forward to learning Rails.
Tom Graham
I've switched to Ruby from Python for scripted data-munging (do a lot of that for trading, risk management, and financial analysis) and am now attempting to pull together my first Rails project, an application for viewing and approving engineering drawings.
Bharat Ruparel
Ruby on Rails Developer at a company in Houston
Will Clifton
biomedical engineer, med student, enthusiast, 6 years behind on programming trends