Code. Build. Ship.

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

iFive 5K — April 23

Beat my 10K goal — now chasing sub-20 in the 5K.

05Days
20Hrs
08Min
46Sec

5K

20:44

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.

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My Journey

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

Personal

Married

Married the love of my life.

September 2016

Code & Trust

Software Engineer

Left teaching after an intensive bootcamp in Charleston. First dev role — never looked back.

2020

Career change

Personal

Ru's Birth

First son born. Everything changed.

November 2019

Ceterus

Software Engineer

Joined a fintech startup. Grew fast as a full-stack engineer building accounting tools.

September 2022

Personal

Joseph's Birth

Second son born.

May 2022

Data Protocol

Software Engineer

Building data products. TypeScript, React, and a lot of passion for good UX.

June 2023 – Present

Current

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

26.2 mi

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