Ruby

I am the founder of the Ruby Community in Santa Fe, my hometown. Since the early days of Ruby on Rails, starting from version 1.2 in 2004, I have been a pioneer in its use and development.

Open Source

My contributions to open source include projects such as Ruby on Rails, Ruby, Rubinius, and Rubyspec, Debian, among others.

Gems

Additionally, I have created several gems that have enriched the Ruby ecosystem.

• Imagetooth
• Panthro
• Rumb
• Mobrog
• Dayset
• Forrest
• Robbie

Talks

Passionate about Extreme Programming, I have shared my knowledge through various talks on Ruby, Ruby on Rails, Extreme Programming, Tests, and other topics over the years.

Blog Writer

I am also the author of a blog where I share reflections and experiences since 2007, addressing a wide range of subjects.

Music

But my life is not confined to the digital world. I am a musician with four albums and several singles produced by myself. I play Keyboards, Guitar, Bass and Akai MPC.

Calisthenics & Yoga

I practice calisthenics, yoga, and enjoy exploring rivers through kayaking. Furthermore, I dedicate myself to my garden as a relaxing hobby.

Minimalism & Reading

I embrace minimalism as a guiding philosophy, advocating for simplicity and clarity in all aspects of life. Drawing inspiration from renowned authors like Leo Babauta, Tim Ferris, and Robin Sharma, I immerse myself in their works, including "The 5 AM Club," "Flow: The Psychology of Optimal Experience," "52 Changes: Habits to Transform Your Life," and "Zen Habits." Through the wisdom imparted in these books and many others, I strive to craft a purposeful existence, centered on mindful living and meaningful pursuits.

Father

Above all, I am the proud father of a beautiful daughter, Martina. My aim is to live a minimalist life, seeking the essence in everything I do.

 ::: If you want to contact me my email address is ramos.gaston AT gmail.com :::