Custom Walker Menus with Lua
When I switched to Wayland early this year, I had to wave goodbye to my trusty Rofi and find a new application launcher. Enter Walker - a fast, customizable ...
Hans ♥︎ Software.
Full-Stack Rails developer. I know a bit about performance, operations and infrastructure. No, that doesn't mean I'm scared of JavaScript and CSS. Based in Vienna.
Need help with your software project? Contact me.
Experience
Here's some companies I've worked with. In addition to various engagements I regularly contribute to open source. Learn more about what I've been up to on LinkedIn and GitHub.
Meister
As a staff engineer at Meister I was responsible for MeisterTask, a task management tool serving millions of users.
#ruby-on-rails #kubernetes #graphQL #sidekiq
MagicBell
MagicBell is a modern notification service. In 2021, I was brought on as a contractor to build out their GraphQL API.
#ruby-on-rails #graphql #typescript #react
Sakya Research Center
I took over maintenance of the Sakya Research Center, which is an old-school Rails application for Tibetan historical and literary research.
#ruby-on-rails #rest #ftp
Writing
I semi-regularly write about technology that I work with and things that I've learned. Every now and then I might sprinkle in an opinion peace. I also write for AppSignal and RoRvsWild.
One Version to Rule Them All
Managing different tools in your modern Ruby on Rails application can be a pain. You definitely use Ruby. You probably use Node, and some package manager - n...
Ruby on Rails, Claude Code and Worktrees
Here’s how I use Claude Code to develop Ruby on Rails applications. Mostly medium sized ones that have been around for a while. No green-field, everything-is...
About
With over a dozen years of experience in software engineering, I have seen some stuff. I have worked with C#, Java and Javascript but am most happy working with Ruby on Rails.
I'm curious about the intersection of software and wetware - things like software development processes, developer experience and software testing. I have a soft spot for silly software and most enjoy building software products.
I spend my spare time with my family in Vienna, reading, or hiking and climbing somewhere in the Austrian alps.
Connect
I'm open for new opportunities. Contact me through any of these channels.