Ernesto Tagwerker
@etagwerker.bsky.social
Proud Father. Loving Husband. #OpenSource Maintainer. Pronouns: He/Him. Also: Founder & CTO at @ombulabs.ai & @FastRuby.io.
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Episode 69 just came out of the lab! 👨🔬 Ernesto Tagwerker (@etagwerker.bsky.social), founder of OmbuLabs and FastRuby.io, returns to chat about the changing industry landscape and running an agency in the age of AI. Thanks for catching up with us, Ernesto! 🙏☺️
www.indierails.com/69
www.indierails.com/69
IndieRails | Ernesto Tagwerker - OmbuLabs on AI
After more than two years, Ernesto Tagwerker returns to IndieRails to chat about the changing industry landscape and running an agency in the age of AI. Ernesto is the founder of OmbuLabs, makers o...
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December 9, 2025 at 1:35 PM
Episode 69 just came out of the lab! 👨🔬 Ernesto Tagwerker (@etagwerker.bsky.social), founder of OmbuLabs and FastRuby.io, returns to chat about the changing industry landscape and running an agency in the age of AI. Thanks for catching up with us, Ernesto! 🙏☺️
www.indierails.com/69
www.indierails.com/69
It would be so nice if Google Calendar caught up with the times and offered more options to block scams and #spam: “Block invitations from *all* unknown senders” seems a bit drastic when you use your calendar for work.
#Google #GoogleCalendar #Scam
#Google #GoogleCalendar #Scam
November 19, 2025 at 1:25 PM
It would be so nice if Google Calendar caught up with the times and offered more options to block scams and #spam: “Block invitations from *all* unknown senders” seems a bit drastic when you use your calendar for work.
#Google #GoogleCalendar #Scam
#Google #GoogleCalendar #Scam
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🤖 Still wondering how our AI-enhanced Rails Upgrade Roadmap works? Watch our latest demo... www.youtube.com/watch?v=mDjB...
#AI #TechDebt #RubyOnRails #LegacyCode
#AI #TechDebt #RubyOnRails #LegacyCode
Demo: The Automated Roadmap to Upgrade Rails
YouTube video by FastRuby.io: Rails Upgrade Service
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November 6, 2025 at 10:58 PM
🤖 Still wondering how our AI-enhanced Rails Upgrade Roadmap works? Watch our latest demo... www.youtube.com/watch?v=mDjB...
#AI #TechDebt #RubyOnRails #LegacyCode
#AI #TechDebt #RubyOnRails #LegacyCode
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Reposted by Ernesto Tagwerker
TODAY'S THE DDAAAYYYY! Who will I see there?
Philly.rb is back in person! www.meetup.com/phillyrb/eve...
How FastRuby.io Built an Automated, AI-Enhanced Roadmap for Rails Upgrades, Tue, Oct 28, 2025, 5:30 PM | Meetup
For many years, one of FastRuby.io’s core productized services has been the [Roadmap to Upgrade Rails](https://www.fastruby.io/roadmap). This year, we set out to take it a
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October 28, 2025 at 12:55 PM
TODAY'S THE DDAAAYYYY! Who will I see there?
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🚩🚩 Red flags aren’t just for dating apps.
@fastruby.io's @etagwerker.bsky.social shares what they’ve learned spotting them in legacy Rails projects over on @planetargon.com blog.
blog.planetargon.com/blog/entries...
@fastruby.io's @etagwerker.bsky.social shares what they’ve learned spotting them in legacy Rails projects over on @planetargon.com blog.
blog.planetargon.com/blog/entries...
Red Flags That Signal Growing Technical Debt: What FastRuby Has Learned from Client Projects
Our friends at FastRuby share how to spot the quiet warning signs of growing technical debt and how to address it strategically instead of reactively.
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October 22, 2025 at 10:21 PM
🚩🚩 Red flags aren’t just for dating apps.
@fastruby.io's @etagwerker.bsky.social shares what they’ve learned spotting them in legacy Rails projects over on @planetargon.com blog.
blog.planetargon.com/blog/entries...
@fastruby.io's @etagwerker.bsky.social shares what they’ve learned spotting them in legacy Rails projects over on @planetargon.com blog.
blog.planetargon.com/blog/entries...
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We spun up this feature petition with GitHub that I think would genuinely help a lot of projects and companies, open source or not. github.com/orgs/communi...
Petition for Multi-Approval Organization Ownership Controls on GitHub · community · Discussion #177729
Select Topic Area Product Feedback Body Summary We are requesting that GitHub implement a mandatory multi-person approval system for top-level organization ownership changes consistent with their a...
github.com
October 22, 2025 at 8:20 PM
We spun up this feature petition with GitHub that I think would genuinely help a lot of projects and companies, open source or not. github.com/orgs/communi...
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We're inviting you to join us for a talk from @timriley.info on @hanamirb.org later today.
4:15 PM – 5:00 PM (Pacific Time)
Details available here: www.xoruby.com/event/san-di...
4:15 PM – 5:00 PM (Pacific Time)
Details available here: www.xoruby.com/event/san-di...
San Diego
Where 70 degrees is a lifestyle.
www.xoruby.com
October 18, 2025 at 6:07 PM
We're inviting you to join us for a talk from @timriley.info on @hanamirb.org later today.
4:15 PM – 5:00 PM (Pacific Time)
Details available here: www.xoruby.com/event/san-di...
4:15 PM – 5:00 PM (Pacific Time)
Details available here: www.xoruby.com/event/san-di...
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“Another beta!” you exclaim. “And so soon! How did you do it?”
With the support of @mike.contribsys.com, @baweaver.bsky.social, @honeybadger.io, @fastruby.io, and @appsignal.com, that’s how!
These are our patrons, and we think you can become one too: sponsor.hanamirb.org
With the support of @mike.contribsys.com, @baweaver.bsky.social, @honeybadger.io, @fastruby.io, and @appsignal.com, that’s how!
These are our patrons, and we think you can become one too: sponsor.hanamirb.org
Become a Hanami Patron
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October 17, 2025 at 10:03 AM
“Another beta!” you exclaim. “And so soon! How did you do it?”
With the support of @mike.contribsys.com, @baweaver.bsky.social, @honeybadger.io, @fastruby.io, and @appsignal.com, that’s how!
These are our patrons, and we think you can become one too: sponsor.hanamirb.org
With the support of @mike.contribsys.com, @baweaver.bsky.social, @honeybadger.io, @fastruby.io, and @appsignal.com, that’s how!
These are our patrons, and we think you can become one too: sponsor.hanamirb.org
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It's no secret: We are proud sponsors of the #Hanami framework. ♥️
They recently launched their new sponsorship program and they're actively looking for new sponsors 👉 sponsor.hanamirb.org
They recently launched their new sponsorship program and they're actively looking for new sponsors 👉 sponsor.hanamirb.org
October 3, 2025 at 5:58 PM
It's no secret: We are proud sponsors of the #Hanami framework. ♥️
They recently launched their new sponsorship program and they're actively looking for new sponsors 👉 sponsor.hanamirb.org
They recently launched their new sponsorship program and they're actively looking for new sponsors 👉 sponsor.hanamirb.org
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Need to Upgrade #Rails? Let FastRuby’s AI Agent Help!
Your Automated Step-by-Step Guide to Upgrading Rails is here! Their Free Automated Roadmap uses an #AI Agent to deliver a custom roadmap tailored to your application. 🚀
www.fastruby.io/blog/automat...
#TechDebt
[from my GitHub Sponsor]
Your Automated Step-by-Step Guide to Upgrading Rails is here! Their Free Automated Roadmap uses an #AI Agent to deliver a custom roadmap tailored to your application. 🚀
www.fastruby.io/blog/automat...
#TechDebt
[from my GitHub Sponsor]
The Automated Roadmap to Upgrade Rails - FastRuby.io | Rails Upgrade Service
The automated roadmap to upgrade Rails. A fully automated version of FastRuby.io's Roadmap to Upgrade Rails, now available completely for free.
www.fastruby.io
September 25, 2025 at 10:52 PM
Need to Upgrade #Rails? Let FastRuby’s AI Agent Help!
Your Automated Step-by-Step Guide to Upgrading Rails is here! Their Free Automated Roadmap uses an #AI Agent to deliver a custom roadmap tailored to your application. 🚀
www.fastruby.io/blog/automat...
#TechDebt
[from my GitHub Sponsor]
Your Automated Step-by-Step Guide to Upgrading Rails is here! Their Free Automated Roadmap uses an #AI Agent to deliver a custom roadmap tailored to your application. 🚀
www.fastruby.io/blog/automat...
#TechDebt
[from my GitHub Sponsor]
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The Ruby community has a DHH problem
tekin.co.uk/2025/09/the-...
tekin.co.uk/2025/09/the-...
The Ruby community has a DHH problem
The Ruby community can no longer afford to stand silent in the face of DHH and his toxic ideas.
tekin.co.uk
September 22, 2025 at 8:17 AM
The Ruby community has a DHH problem
tekin.co.uk/2025/09/the-...
tekin.co.uk/2025/09/the-...
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Just to be clear, Ruby Central has not taken money from DHH/Basecamp.
September 19, 2025 at 9:11 PM
Just to be clear, Ruby Central has not taken money from DHH/Basecamp.
What is a "native Brit"?
September 18, 2025 at 7:20 PM
What is a "native Brit"?
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We were honored to join at Human Rights Campaign's National Dinner this weekend. A night of connection & celebration with leaders and advocates working toward building an inclusive future. At Ruby Central, we’re inspired by spaces that uplift equality & community.
September 16, 2025 at 5:49 PM
We were honored to join at Human Rights Campaign's National Dinner this weekend. A night of connection & celebration with leaders and advocates working toward building an inclusive future. At Ruby Central, we’re inspired by spaces that uplift equality & community.
🤖 Today I'm excited to share our new AI-powered service: The Automated Roadmap to Upgrade Rails! A free tool to plan your next upgrade project... 🚀
How does it work?
You can authorize our #GitHub app, select one of your #Rails repositories, and then submit it to our AI-powered service.
How does it work?
You can authorize our #GitHub app, select one of your #Rails repositories, and then submit it to our AI-powered service.
September 12, 2025 at 1:25 PM
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What more could you be looking for when your teams needs expert guidance on upgrading your Ruby on Rails app?! I highly recommend @fastruby.bsky.social and so does @matz.bsky.social 🤩
Boringly Reliable #Ruby Upgrades are within reach with Bonsai by @fastruby.bsky.social
The team behind `next_rails` and `skunk` offers gradual, 0-downtime upgrades, perfect for small engineering teams
👉 go.fastruby.io/1c9 #FastRuby #TechDebt #Maintenance
The team behind `next_rails` and `skunk` offers gradual, 0-downtime upgrades, perfect for small engineering teams
👉 go.fastruby.io/1c9 #FastRuby #TechDebt #Maintenance
Bonsai: Fixed-cost, Monthly Ruby Maintenance by FastRuby.io
Fixed-cost, maintenance services for Ruby applications: Make your application more maintainable, secure, and efficient every month
go.fastruby.io
July 28, 2025 at 4:10 PM
What more could you be looking for when your teams needs expert guidance on upgrading your Ruby on Rails app?! I highly recommend @fastruby.bsky.social and so does @matz.bsky.social 🤩
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While our sponsorship drive may be ending, you can support us at any time! Join us as we enter our new era.
hanamirb.org/blog/2025/08...
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Wrapping up our sponsorship drive
While we may be wrapping up inaugural sponsorship drive, you can support us at any time!
hanamirb.org
August 27, 2025 at 12:16 PM
While our sponsorship drive may be ending, you can support us at any time! Join us as we enter our new era.
hanamirb.org/blog/2025/08...
hanamirb.org/blog/2025/08...
After an inspiring #RailsConf in Philadelphia, we are excited to reboot the #phillyrb meetup with a series of in-person meetings starting in September at Power HRG! 🚀
We are looking forward to seeing Carlos Palhares's talk: *Scaling #Rails the Smart Way: How We Evolved Instead of Rebuilt*
We are looking forward to seeing Carlos Palhares's talk: *Scaling #Rails the Smart Way: How We Evolved Instead of Rebuilt*
August 13, 2025 at 7:25 PM
After an inspiring #RailsConf in Philadelphia, we are excited to reboot the #phillyrb meetup with a series of in-person meetings starting in September at Power HRG! 🚀
We are looking forward to seeing Carlos Palhares's talk: *Scaling #Rails the Smart Way: How We Evolved Instead of Rebuilt*
We are looking forward to seeing Carlos Palhares's talk: *Scaling #Rails the Smart Way: How We Evolved Instead of Rebuilt*
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Boringly Reliable #Ruby Upgrades are within reach with Bonsai by @fastruby.bsky.social
The team behind `next_rails` and `skunk` offers gradual, 0-downtime upgrades, perfect for small engineering teams
👉 go.fastruby.io/1c9 #FastRuby #TechDebt #Maintenance
The team behind `next_rails` and `skunk` offers gradual, 0-downtime upgrades, perfect for small engineering teams
👉 go.fastruby.io/1c9 #FastRuby #TechDebt #Maintenance
Bonsai: Fixed-cost, Monthly Ruby Maintenance by FastRuby.io
Fixed-cost, maintenance services for Ruby applications: Make your application more maintainable, secure, and efficient every month
go.fastruby.io
July 24, 2025 at 3:50 AM
Boringly Reliable #Ruby Upgrades are within reach with Bonsai by @fastruby.bsky.social
The team behind `next_rails` and `skunk` offers gradual, 0-downtime upgrades, perfect for small engineering teams
👉 go.fastruby.io/1c9 #FastRuby #TechDebt #Maintenance
The team behind `next_rails` and `skunk` offers gradual, 0-downtime upgrades, perfect for small engineering teams
👉 go.fastruby.io/1c9 #FastRuby #TechDebt #Maintenance
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Now at the @artificialruby.bsky.social meetup, Amanda from @ombulabs.ai presenting a multi-agent system built with #Rails and @activeagents.ai to improve our Jira stories at @fastruby.bsky.social
#AI #LLM #ActiveAgents
#AI #LLM #ActiveAgents
July 16, 2025 at 11:35 PM
Now at the @artificialruby.bsky.social meetup, Amanda from @ombulabs.ai presenting a multi-agent system built with #Rails and @activeagents.ai to improve our Jira stories at @fastruby.bsky.social
#AI #LLM #ActiveAgents
#AI #LLM #ActiveAgents
🎧 I had the chance to chat about #TechDebt, business, and #AI with @brendanwb.bsky.social and Ryan Frisch on the #RailsBusiness #Podcast
It took me a little while to share ( #RailsConf took over my schedule last week! ) and I’m just now catching up…
It took me a little while to share ( #RailsConf took over my schedule last week! ) and I’m just now catching up…
July 16, 2025 at 9:47 PM
🎧 I had the chance to chat about #TechDebt, business, and #AI with @brendanwb.bsky.social and Ryan Frisch on the #RailsBusiness #Podcast
It took me a little while to share ( #RailsConf took over my schedule last week! ) and I’m just now catching up…
It took me a little while to share ( #RailsConf took over my schedule last week! ) and I’m just now catching up…
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The latest episode of the Rails Business podcast is live with our guest Ernesto Tagwerker. Great conversation around rails upgrades, tech debt, AI and more. Check it out! www.railsbusiness.com/2435951/epis...
Ernesto Tagwerker - Rails Business
In this episode, the hosts are joined by Ernesto Tagwerker, founder of Ombuabs and FastRuby.io, a company specializing in Ruby on Rails upgrades as well as AI solutions. Topics covered include:- ...
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July 3, 2025 at 3:45 PM
The latest episode of the Rails Business podcast is live with our guest Ernesto Tagwerker. Great conversation around rails upgrades, tech debt, AI and more. Check it out! www.railsbusiness.com/2435951/epis...
I’m so grateful for @rubycentral.org and #RailsConf: It was great to meet old friends and make new #RubyFriends!
It’s amazing to be part of this community, both inspiring and inclusive. I hope we can meet again soon at other regional conferences! ♥️
#RailsConf2025
It’s amazing to be part of this community, both inspiring and inclusive. I hope we can meet again soon at other regional conferences! ♥️
#RailsConf2025
July 11, 2025 at 1:15 AM
I’m so grateful for @rubycentral.org and #RailsConf: It was great to meet old friends and make new #RubyFriends!
It’s amazing to be part of this community, both inspiring and inclusive. I hope we can meet again soon at other regional conferences! ♥️
#RailsConf2025
It’s amazing to be part of this community, both inspiring and inclusive. I hope we can meet again soon at other regional conferences! ♥️
#RailsConf2025