Working With Rails

I have been developing web sites since 1995 as both an independent consultant and as a developer at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire.

• I provide high-quality small group or one-on-one training for developers on topics such as accessibility, Ruby on Rails, test-driven development, and graphic design concepts.

• I have written several popular articles related to the development and deployment of Rails applications on Windows. I am also writing a book for O’Reilly on this topic and have contributed a chapter on Windows deployment to the book Deploying Rails Applications

• I am currently writing Web Design for Developers for Pragmatic Bookshelf.

• I maintain several open-source projects and have spoken at RailsConf 2007, 2008, and 2009.

• I maintain the porfolio site FeelMySkills, code sharing site SnippetStash, and have assisted the developers behind You and Charlie Wu.

• I also maintain and operate Rails Mentors which helps connect students learn various Rails-related topics with help from experienced, qualified mentors.

I love to learn and I love to teach others. I personally believe it is every person’s obligation to do something positive for others, and I am motivated by the success of my clients and my users.