Hi there, I'm Laura Cabrera 👋

About Me

I'm a passionate Software Engineer with a focus on building impactful web applications that make a difference in people's lives. I believe in writing clean, maintainable code and creating user experiences that are both functional and delightful.

🔭 What I'm Working On

Building FuelTheFun — a multi-tenant school lunch management system (Rails 8) that helps schools streamline lunch ordering and manage subsidies for families in need.

Lately I've been running parallel workstreams using Git worktrees + Claude Code agents, tackling multiple issues simultaneously across isolated branches. It's changed how I approach feature development — less context switching, more flow.

Also building out a personal knowledge system using Claude Code + Obsidian — Claude is the engine, Obsidian is the viewer. I use it as a life OS: managing projects, daily reviews, nutrition tracking, and more. Custom skills handle the repetitive stuff so I can focus on thinking, not organizing.

💻 Tech Stack

Backend:

• Ruby on Rails (Rails 8+)
• PostgreSQL
• GraphQL
• Stripe for payment processing
• Node.js

Frontend:

• React
• Vite
• Tailwind CSS v4
• Stimulus.js
• Turbo (Hotwire)
• ViewComponent architecture

Tools & Practices:

• Test-Driven Development with RSpec
• Component-driven UI development
• Git workflows with conventional commits
• Modern DevOps with Kamal deployment
• Parallel feature development with Worktrunk and Claude Code

📊 GitHub Stats

🌱 What I'm Learning

• Advanced Rails 8 features (Solid Queue, Solid Cache, Solid Cable)
• UX research and accessibility best practices
• System design and multi-tenancy patterns
• Cloud infrastructure optimization on GCP

🎯 My Approach

I'm committed to:

• Code Quality: Following established patterns and best practices
• User Experience: Building intuitive, accessible interfaces
• Continuous Learning: Staying current with modern web development
• Collaboration: Clear communication and thorough documentation

📫 How to Reach Me

⚡ Fun Fact

I love solving complex problems with elegant solutions, and I'm always excited to learn new technologies that can make a real impact!