Thank you for checking out the various talks I've given! There are more available on RubyEvents. I'm always happy to reprise past talks at new events.

Play with your code Play with your code

Why are programming games more fun than our day jobs? We're going to dig into this exact question and see what lessons we can learn from them, and how we can bring it back to our developer experience. Also, we're going to talk about some rad programming games you should play! See the slides.

Validate Me! - Demystifying Rails Validators Validate Me! - Demystifying Rails Validators

Unlock the secrets of Rails validators in this enlightening session. Ever wondered what's really happening behind the scenes? Join us as we delve deep into the inner workings of Rails validators, unravel their hidden complexities, and empower you to craft your own custom validators with confidence! See the slides.

Your First Open-source Contribution Your First Open-source Contribution

Do you find open-source intimidating? Let's fix that. Let's talk about how to get started in open-source. See the slides.

Docker isn't Magic Docker isn't Magic

An exploration of 4 open-source docker setups, why Docker isn't magic, and why it's worth it to use it anyway. See the slides.