I'm Andrea Fomera
Senior Software Developer in Colorado with 10 years of experience building web applications.
I specialize in Ruby on Rails, with additional experience in React, Swift, and Java. I'm also comfortable with other Ruby frameworks like Hanami, I'm also on the Hanami Maintainer Team. I care deeply about writing maintainable code and helping teams ship great products.
What I Build
Real projects, real impact
Soundstripe
Sep 2024 - Jan 2026
Music licensing platform for high-quality tracks, sound effects, and stock footage.
- Modernized the technology stack by upgrading Ruby and Rails, and implementing modern JavaScript bundlers and CSS pipelines to improve performance and developer productivity.
- Led technical discovery and execution of an incremental migration from React toward a full-stack Rails architecture, improving maintainability and alignment with team expertise.
Podia
Apr 2019 - Aug 2024
All-in-one platform for websites, email marketing, and digital products.
- Built and integrated a custom in-house text editor using React and TipTap, rolling it out across the platform with zero data loss.
- Shipped a live chat feature enabling real-time customer-to-creator communication.
- Designed a robust feature-gating system that let developers add new features or adjust limits without significant code overhead.
- Championed and led development on membership trials, teammate support, and a complete rewrite of the customer product experience.
How I Work
Collaboration over ego
I lead through clarity
I break down complex problems, write clear technical proposals, and make sure everyone understands the path forward.
I never stop growing
I've mentored junior developers and believe the best teams invest in each other. I'm always learning too, I'm currently exploring Swift and deepening my Java skills.
I ship incrementally
I prefer small, safe changes over big rewrites. I've led migrations that touched every part of a codebase without breaking production.
What I Teach
Sharing what I know
Ruby on Rails Courses
I create video courses teaching Rails fundamentals and practical patterns to developers at all levels. 2,300+ students and counting.
Browse courses →Conference Speaking
I speak at conferences about Rails, developer experience, and lessons learned from building production applications.
View talks →Builder at Heart
This is what I build to cool down
Imagine what I build when I'm on the clock.
Testimonials
What colleagues say
"You WANT Andrea on your team. She is a fantastic developer, great problem solver, and amazing teammate. I am going to miss pairing with her and all of her valuable insights."
"I have worked with Andrea longer than two of my kids have been alive. We've solved a lot of hard technical problems together. If you need a developer you've found your next hire."
"I have really enjoyed learning from Andrea the last few years and will miss her dearly. If you need an experienced senior Rails engineer, it would be foolish not to hire her."
"Andrea is a true Rails practitioner, and her expertise elevated both our team and our product. Beyond just technical prowess, she's a shining example of how to be a team player and peer mentor, always looking for ways to assist, coach, or otherwise empower her teammates."
Let's work together
I'm excited to find my next role where I can make an impact. If you think I'd be a good fit for your team, I'd love to hear from you.