Code & Bike

Ronny Yabar

Hey, I'm Ronny!

A Software Developer from Peru who worked on a wide array of projects, from small to large web applications, high-traffic websites, and mobile apps. I successfully participated twice in the Google Summer of Code and contributed to KDE, one of the largest open source communities.

My main skill set includes: JavaScript, React, Next.js, Node.js, Python, Django, Flask and Android.

I work for Jobble as a Full Stack Developer using JavaScript technologies.

Side Projects

JavaScript / Node.js:

Parla Chat: Chat App built with Node.js, Express.js and Socket.IO.

Python / Django:

Python Screenshot Generator: App to generate a screenshot from websites.

playmind-py: A Python command line game to practice your Math skills.

Django React TV: A Django React app to manage my Movies / TV Shows collection.

Django Posting: A simple Django publishing app.

Snowplow Analytics:

In my Data Engineering Internship at Snowplow Analytics I wrote the Snowplow Tracking CLI: A command-line app (written in Golang) for tracking Snowplow events: Release Post

I also added additional data sources for Snowplow and wrote the integration to support StatusGator, Unbounce, Mailgun and Olark webhooks: Code

Google Summer of Code & KDE:

I successfully participated twice in the Google Summer of Code. First time with the Open Security Foundation and the second one with KDE, one of the biggest Open Source communities.

Google Summer of Code 2010: Kmail (Messageviewer) and Akregator port to the Grantlee library.
Google Code - Final Report

Google Summer of Code 2008: Patch Management Portal for the Open Security Foundation.
Google Code - Final Report

After Google Summer of Code 2010, I became a KDE contributor. My past and current KDE activities include translation, promotion and development.

I participated and talked about the KDE community/applications in our Latin American KDE meetings: Latinoware, Lakademy, FLISOL and LinuxWeek. I LOVE Linux and the Open Source community.

KPeg

My latest KDE side project is a board game called KPeg: An implementation of the Peg Solitaire Game. KDE Repository

Old side projects:

QML-SMPlayer: A Qt/QML Streaming Music Player for desktop and Nokia Phones.

C++ Tutorial Series (Spanish): Punteros, matrices, listas, recursividad, búsquedas y ordenamiento.

Android

Apps:

I designed and developed music streaming Android apps following Material Design principles. Millions of downloads, pretty good rating and thousands of active users around the world. Rich music catalog, user-friendly interface, custom and featured playlists, artists, genres, albums, top songs, lyrics and searching capabilities.

Games:

I developed PlayMind, an Android educational game to practice Math and train your mind doing mental calculations.

Writing

I write articles at Medium about Software Development and you can read more about my thoughts on my Blog. Latest posts:

Technical

Website screenshot generator with Python

Personal

The Progress Principle and the Power of Small Wins.

Interests

When I'm not working or programming, I spend beautiful times with Celeste, my family and friends. I practice mountain biking, swimming and LOVE traveling, reading and playing board games.

I'm also an urban biker. My bike is my life! and goes with me everywhere.