Overcoming gem update challenges on Rails with ease
January 29
Wednesday
06:00 PM
CET
Zagreb
13th floor, Strojarska 22, Infinum Office
EVENT INFO
Learn practical strategies to streamline dependency updates and maintain a healthy Rails ecosystem with expert insights.
Join us for an insightful meetup where you’ll connect with fellow developers and learn from Rails experts. The evening will kick off with a talk by Marko Ćilimković on optimizing gem update challenges on Rails and pitching this investment to the clients, followed by a panel discussion on the same topic with seasoned pros. Whether you’re just starting out or have years of experience, this event is your opportunity to gain valuable knowledge, ask questions, and share ideas with the Ruby on Rails community. See you there!
Speaker
Lessons from escaping the dependency upgrade maze
Marko Ćilimković
Rails Engineer, Infinum
Marko, aka Ćilim, is a senior engineer with a decade of experience in Ruby on Rails development. He co-founded a web solutions company and has been a key contributor at Infinum since 2016, advancing from junior developer to a leadership role. Recently, he returned to hands-on coding to focus on creating impactful and efficient software solutions. Beyond development, Marko is an avid learner of the Japanese language and a fan of fantasy literature, gaming, and anime.
In this lecture, Marko will:
1
Share how getting our Ruby on Rails projects updated changed our way of working
2
Explain why is it crucial to keep a healthy app ecosystem
3
Advise on how to pitch this investment to the clients
Panelists
Zoran Pleško
Software Architect, Mašinerija
Zoran is a seasoned tech expert with over 25 years of experience, known for his exceptional problem-solving skills. His expertise spans architecture, backend, frontend, iOS, and DevOps, showcasing his adaptability across diverse technical domains.
Rino Kovačević
Tech Lead, Devot
Rino Kovačević is a tech lead with extensive programming, team leadership, and engineering management expertise. He has successfully led six teams on high-impact projects for large-scale enterprises. He has been programming in Ruby for the last 8 years. Currently, he focuses on AI solutions and conducts workshops on AI fundamentals.
Hrvoje Jesenović
Principal Engineer, Tight Line
A software developer for over 10 years, Hrvoje worked on projects for companies like Roche Pharmaceuticals, HAProxy, and a number of Fintech companies. He’s a Principal engineer at Tight Line, working on projects for Internet brands, designing and maintaining microservices for the Legal sector.
Marko Ćilimković
Rails Engineer, Infinum
Moderator
Radan Skorić
Organizer, RubyZG
Radan Skorić is a software developer with over 15 years of experience, specializing in Ruby and its ecosystem, and recently exploring Rust. He has a strong background in backend development for complex applications, alongside leading and motivating teams. He is also an organizer of RubyZG Meetup, contributing to the growth of the Ruby community. Outside of work, Radan is a runner, dog owner, and father (in increasing order of importance).
