Hello! I am

Paul Chesterton

Full-Stack Ruby on Rails Developer

I'm a passionate developer who has been crafting web applications since 2017. I specialize in Ruby on Rails and have a knack for building scalable, efficient, and user-friendly applications. I'm known for delivering high-quality code and collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams to bring ideas to life.

Paul Chesterton
About Me
Professional

I have a strong foundation in both front-end and back-end development, with expertise in Ruby on Rails, JavaScript, HTML, CSS, and various databases. I am proficient in building RESTful APIs, integrating third-party services, and optimizing application performance. I am also experienced in using version control systems like Git and collaborating on projects using Agile methodologies.

Personal

Outside of work, I am an avid learner and enjoy exploring new technologies and programming languages. I am passionate about my family and enjoy spending quality time with them. In my free time, I like to play music and am a multi-instrumentalist, which helps me stay creative and think outside the box.

Skills
Front End
HTML
CSS
JavaScript
Tailwind CSS
Bootstrap
Stimulus.js
Hotwire
React
Vue.js
Back End
Ruby
Ruby on Rails
PostgreSQL
MySQL
Redis
RESTful APIs
Sidekiq
RSpec
MiniTest
Miscellaneous
Git
AWS
CI/CD
Docker
Dokku
Jira
Slack
GitHub
Projects
Paul Chesterton
People Need Love

Web app to anonymously send and receive encouragement from others. Built with Ruby on Rails full-stack using Hotwire (Turbo + Stimulus.js). Features include pin number for users to locate their requests later and a full admin area behind authentication to manage the data.

Animath
AniMath

Web app for kids to solve simple math problems and collect animal cards. Built with Ruby on Rails full-stack using Hotwire (Turbo + Stimulus.js). Features include hundreds of animal cards with beautiful artwork to collect, increasing difficulty as the player progresses, and interesting animations.

Contact
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