About Ray de la Paz
Technical Trainer · Full Stack Developer · Course Developer · Creative Technologist
Henderson, Nevada
Get in touch →👋 Hello, I'm Ray
I'm a seasoned technical trainer and full stack developer with 30+ years of experience in hands-on classroom instruction, remote training, courseware development, and multimedia production. Over the years I've delivered bootcamp-style web development programs at Bloomtech and App Academy, and built comprehensive self-published courses spanning React, React Native, TypeScript, 3D modeling, and digital art.
My expertise runs across front-end and back-end technologies, creative software, LMS platforms, and emerging AI-driven workflows. What I love most is simplifying complex concepts for diverse learners and building production-quality educational content from the ground up — which is exactly what Ray's House of Fun is all about.
🎯 Core Competencies
- Curriculum Design & Development
- Bootcamp-Style Instruction
- Remote & Classroom Training
- Full Stack Web Development
- Multimedia & 3D Production
- LMS Administration
- Project Management
- Technical Writing & Documentation
- Train-the-Trainer Programs
🛠️ Technical Skills
Languages
JavaScriptTypeScriptPython
JavaC#PHP
SQLHTML5CSS3
XML/XSLT
Frameworks
ReactReact NativeExpo
ReduxNode.jsExpress
ASP.NETjQuery
DevOps & Tools
Git/GitHubDockerVS Code
MySQLPostgreSQL
Adobe Suite
PhotoshopIllustratorInDesign
PremiereAfter EffectsXD
AnimateAuditionCaptivate
3D & Digital Art
BlenderUnreal EnginePoser 12
KritaCorel Painter
Microsoft
Office 365OneNoteSharePoint
VisioVisual Studio
Platforms
LinuxmacOSWindows
WSLWordPressDrupal
Google Workspace
AI & Automation
Prompt Engineering
💼 Professional Experience
Instructor / Course Developer / Web Graphics Specialist
Apr 2025 – PresentIndependent — Remote
- Deliver remote and onsite software training specializing in Google, Adobe, and Microsoft products for corporate and individual clients.
- Design and publish multi-module, self-paced courses in React Native & Expo, React TypeScript, Blender 3D, Unreal Engine, Poser 12, and Digital Art.
- Develop interactive SVG and Canvas-based visualizations to reinforce technical concepts within course materials.
- Build accessibility-focused curricula aligned with Section 508 compliance standards.
Instructor — Full Stack Web Development
Sep 2022 – Apr 2025Bloomtech & App Academy — Remote
- Trained cohorts of career-changing students in bootcamp-style full stack web development programs.
- Delivered instruction in React, Redux, Node.js, Python, SQL, Git, and modern front-end workflows.
- Mentored students through capstone projects, code reviews, and technical interview preparation.
- Evaluated and improved courseware to align with industry standards and emerging technologies.
Trainer / Developer / Solutions Provider
Apr 2011 – Jun 2018Various Clients — Washington, DC Metro Area
- Provided software and hardware training, Train-the-Trainer programs, and CRM customization.
- Produced print, multimedia, and web assets for diverse client engagements.
- Managed end-to-end courseware evaluation, development, and delivery across multiple platforms.
Lead Trainer / Webmaster
Feb 2004 – Mar 2011Westlake Internet Training — Washington, DC
- Led one-on-one, virtual, and classroom training sessions across a wide range of software products.
- Recruited, onboarded, and mentored new trainers to maintain instructional quality standards.
- Maintained internal and client-facing web properties; provided technical and marketing support.
Trainer / Consultant
Dec 1997 – Jan 2004Various Clients — Washington, DC Metro Area
- Certified Technical Trainer delivering software, hardware, and web technology instruction.
- Developed courseware and managed technology integration projects for government and private-sector clients.
Lead Computer Trainer / Assistant Network Manager / Graphic Designer
Jul 1989 – Nov 1997EEI Communications — Alexandria, VA
- Trained clients and staff across a broad software catalog; consulted with Macromedia on Director courseware.
- Managed network infrastructure, hardware/software inventory, and database programming.
- Designed and produced college textbooks, multimedia presentations, training manuals, and marketing collateral.
📚 Selected Projects & Courses
A sampling of the courses I've built — many of them free to explore right here on the site.
- React Native & Expo Course — 12-module curriculum with a capstone project (TaskFlow), interactive visualizations, and production deployment guidance.
- React TypeScript Course — 100+ lesson files across 10 modules with interactive SVG/Canvas learning aids.
- Blender Mastery Course — a 51-lesson comprehensive 3D modeling and animation program with detailed visual asset documentation.
- Digital Art Course Series — beginner through advanced, software-agnostic digital artistry curriculum.
- Foreign Languages Series — beginner Japanese, Chinese, Korean, Spanish, French, Russian, Tagalog, Kapampangan, and English as a Second Language.
- Python Course — comprehensive Python from fundamentals through advanced topics including data structures, OOP, and real-world projects.
- JavaScript Course — end-to-end JavaScript covering ES6+, DOM manipulation, async patterns, and modern tooling.
- Dungeons & Dragons Course — character creation, game mechanics, worldbuilding, and Dungeon Master skills for new and intermediate players.
Browse them all on the home page.