About

Al Snow is an organized and self-starter Upstream (Open-source) Ruby-on-Rails Developer with a focus on working on upstream components on Ruby-on-Rails projects. He has a strong background in Ruby-on-Rails Maintenance Development, Toolsmith, Linux/Ubuntu, Sun/Solaris, HPUX, Windows/Cygwin, shell/bash scripting, Unix system utilities, Ruby, TCL/Expect, Agile practices, software development/test process, integration/analysis, and coordination. Al's current role is as an OSINT (Missing Persons) Searcher at Traces Labs, where he helps search for missing people using OSINT (Open Source Intelligence). He is also a volunteer Upstream (Open-Source) Ruby-on-Rails Developer at railsuptodate.com, where he focuses on working on upstream components on Ruby-on-Rails projects. He is currently maintaining 78 Ruby/Rails projects (Github and Bitbucket repos) regularly. His repos cover Ruby 2.3.7/Rails2.3 up to Ruby2.7.1/Rails6.1. He has experience using both Linux/Ubuntu and MacBook Pro. In addition, Al is an Instructor for local NetKoth (infosec Capture-The-Flag) 101 training, where he teaches a hands-on workshop on his approach and roadmap for learning Pen Testing and preparing for local NetKOTH (Capture the Flag/King of the Hill) events. He has taught 17 classes during this time period. Al has a BS in Computer Science (plus Coop Student) from Georgia Institute of Technology and completed his high school education at Gainesville High School. His tech stack includes Ruby, test, search, integration, and software engineering. With 14.94 years of relevant experience, he has a proven track record of providing value every day.