🎙️ We’re thrilled to welcome Roxy Rodriguez-Becker to Stir Trek 2026!
Roxy Rodriguez-Becker at Stir Trek 2026
software engineer, developer advocate, and community leader
About Roxy Rodriguez-Becker
Roxy Rodriguez-Becker is a freelance web developer with a background in math education and library science. She created the Tube Feed Tracker PWA for a niche part of the medical community to help thousands of families around the world. Roxy is a Cuban American mother of 3 living in Houston, Texas. She enjoys working out, doing handstands, listening to tech podcasts, and is looking for her next role in tech.
Session: Ship It First, Fix It Later: How a Medical Crisis Led to a Global Tool
1 May 2026 08:30 AM | Ghostbusters - Theatre 17 (20)
Track: Application Development
When Roxy’s son was hospitalized yet again, she noticed nurses struggling to calculate his g-tube feed rates, so she built solution with simply HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, then almost didn’t share it due to everyone’s favorite pal, imposter syndrome. This talk chronicles a very specific calculator’s evolution into a production React PWA with AI integration, now used daily by families worldwide, who even find it through organic Google searches. Through honest code comparisons, you’ll see when vanilla JavaScript hits its limits, why React’s patterns became necessary, and how AI tools can accelerate development while you continue learning. You’ll also leave with a six-step framework for iterative development that overcomes the fear of shipping imperfect solutions. Whether you’re considering a React migration, curious about AI-assisted development, or sitting on a side project, you’ll leave with technical insights and a renewed motivation to ship.
Connect with Roxy
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/roxana-rodriguez-becker
- Twitter/X: @RoxanaCodes
Join Us at Stir Trek 2026
Stir Trek 2026 takes place on May 1st, 2026 in Columbus, OH. Don’t miss Roxy’s session — grab your ticket before they’re gone!
🎟️ Register now: https://events.humanitix.com/stir-trek-2026-edition