Ally Piechowski: Rails Consultant

Rails expertise, on demand

I’m a Principal Software Engineer with 10+ years in Rails. I help companies get control of their legacy Rails apps — version upgrades, technical debt remediation, performance problems, and the inherited codebases nobody else wants to touch.

I’ve worked with 50+ clients across startups and established companies. I work remotely, async-friendly, and can be up to speed fast.

Currently available for contract work.

What I do

• Rails version upgrades: Rails 4/5/6 to modern Rails 7/8, safely and incrementally, without stopping feature work
• Legacy rescue: dig into undocumented codebases, identify the real problems, and get them moving again
• Technical debt remediation: find and address the specific problems that are slowing your team down
• Code review & architecture consulting: second opinions on design decisions, team process, and technical direction

If your Rails app is falling behind, slowing down your team, or blocking new features, get in touch.

What I’m Doing Now

• Consulting remotely from Southeast Asia
• Available for Rails contracts — upgrades, rescues, technical debt
• Writing about Rails at scale for engineering teams and their managers