Hey there! I’m Rubén Verdute Ávila, a Full Stack and DevOps developer, and this site is my way of putting some order into my digital life. After many years building things for other people, I felt like creating something that was truly mine.
Who I really am (not the LinkedIn version)
I’ve been coding for over a decade, most of that time at Kimet Sport, where I’ve worked on all kinds of systems: Java APIs, frontends in Angular and Svelte, complex migrations, databases with cross-continent replicas, and a thousand other stories that never make the headlines.
I like code, sure, but what really hooks me is understanding how all the pieces fit together: architecture, performance, infrastructure, deployments, SEO, internationalization… And when something breaks in production, that’s when I’m at my sharpest.
I’m a perfectionist —sometimes too much for my own good— but I’m also persistent. I constantly start personal projects; some I finish, others stay halfway… but all of them teach me something.
What you’ll find here
This site is a bit like my head: a mix of tech, structure, curiosity, and a few obsessions here and there.
- Personal projects, from useful tools to experiments that probably only I care about.
- Technical articles about things I’ve actually had to solve: complex internationalization, Docker, PostgreSQL in weird environments, API refactors, on-page SEO, etc.
- More personal notes, because it’s not all about code. I’m also trying to sort out my life, get better at what I do, and find my own path without getting stuck in the work-home-weekend loop.
And yes, I’ll also talk about video games, retro consoles, and TV shows, because that’s who I am.
How I work (and why)
I like to look at systems from end to end. I don’t really believe in “I only do frontend” or “I only do backend”. In the end, if you understand all the layers, you work better and break fewer things.
The technologies I use the most and enjoy right now:
- Frontend: Svelte, Angular, Next.js
- Backend: Java, Vaadin, Node, well-designed REST APIs
- Infrastructure: Docker, Kubernetes, Linux, GitHub Actions
- Databases: PostgreSQL 12+, with fun setups like replicas between Europe and the U.S.
I like to automate, clean up code, not break what already works, and improve what doesn’t. I try to keep the final solution simple, even if the path to get there isn’t.
Why I built this site
Because I needed a space of my own, with no intermediaries, where I can:
- store what I learn,
- document what I build,
- push myself to finish projects,
- and show who I am without the filter of a social network or a CV.
Also, from Rubén to Rubén: I’ve been wanting to step out of the routine for a while, make progress in my personal life, and broaden my horizons. Having my own site is one way of making a move.
Let’s talk
If you’ve made it this far, thanks.
And if you’d like to comment on something, collaborate on a project, or just chat about tech, development, or retro gaming, I’m here.
You’ve got the Contact section, and you can also find me on:
- GitHub: https://github.com/ruverav
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rubén-verdute-ávila-9873b916/
See you around here.
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