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Hello! Welcome to Ruben Perez's Blog.
I'm a Spaniard living in the USA, passionate about coding, discovering new things, and staying active through running. Family time is the cornerstone of my daily life. Join me as I explore a myriad of topics and share insights from my adventures both on-screen and off. Welcome aboard!
Active Life
Run Ruben Run
Upcoming Race
Kiawah Island Half Marathon — December 12
Beat my 10K goal — now chasing sub-20 in the 5K.
5K
20:13
10K
42:43
13.1 MI
1:39:03
26.2 MI
3:54:34
Dev Life
Built with passion.
I love to code and create things. I have a special fondness for JavaScript, TypeScript, and React. I also enjoy exploring new technologies and frameworks.
I have a strong interest in web development, especially in creating user-friendly interfaces and optimizing performance. I also enjoy working with APIs and integrating different services.
In 2019, I decided to leave my teaching career to pursue programming. After an intensive three-month bootcamp in Charleston, I began my journey as a developer. Today, I have five years of experience in the industry and have had the opportunity to work at three different companies.
My Journey
Lugo, Spain
Born
Born and raised in Lugo, a city known for its Roman walls and incredible food.
September 1984
Lugo, Spain
Born
Born and raised in Lugo, a city known for its Roman walls and incredible food.
September 1984
Hanahan · James Island · Charleston Math & Science
Spanish Teacher
Taught Spanish at three high schools in Charleston, SC. Loved it — but code was calling.
2017 – 2019
Hanahan · James Island · Charleston Math & Science
Spanish Teacher
Taught Spanish at three high schools in Charleston, SC. Loved it — but code was calling.
2017 – 2019
Personal
Married
Married the love of my life.
September 2016
Personal
Married
Married the love of my life.
September 2016
CODE/+/TRUST
Full Stack Engineer
Left teaching after an intensive bootcamp in Charleston. First dev role — never looked back.
February 2020 – September 2022
CODE/+/TRUST
Full Stack Engineer
Left teaching after an intensive bootcamp in Charleston. First dev role — never looked back.
February 2020 – September 2022
Career changePersonal
Ru's Birth
First son born. Everything changed.
November 2019
Personal
Ru's Birth
First son born. Everything changed.
November 2019
Ceterus
Full Stack Engineer
Joined a fintech startup. Grew fast as a full-stack engineer building accounting tools.
September 2022 – June 2023
Ceterus
Full Stack Engineer
Joined a fintech startup. Grew fast as a full-stack engineer building accounting tools.
September 2022 – June 2023
Personal
Joseph's Birth
Second son born.
May 2022
Personal
Joseph's Birth
Second son born.
May 2022
Data Protocol
Software Engineer
Built data products with TypeScript, React, and a passion for good UX.
June 2023 – June 2026
Data Protocol
Software Engineer
Built data products with TypeScript, React, and a passion for good UX.
June 2023 – June 2026
Personal
William's Birth
Third son born. House is loud. Heart is full.
October 2024
Personal
William's Birth
Third son born. House is loud. Heart is full.
October 2024
Running
First Marathon
Finished my first marathon in 3h 54min. Painful, unforgettable, doing it again.
December 2025
Running
First Marathon
Finished my first marathon in 3h 54min. Painful, unforgettable, doing it again.
December 2025
26.2 miBusiness Loans
Senior Software Engineer
Building financial technology that helps businesses access funding.
June 2026 – Present
Business Loans
Senior Software Engineer
Building financial technology that helps businesses access funding.
June 2026 – Present
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