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Aja Monet Cato

Boston,MA

Summary

With 5 years of experience as a Software Engineer, primarily Frontend focused. I possess a strong track record of solving complex problems in both frontend technologies, such as React/Typescript, and backend environments. I excel at bringing website design projects to life by ensuring seamless integration between frontend and backend functionalities. My willingness to learn, improve code performance and user experience, and provide help to other engineers would prove to be a valuable asset on any team.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Software Engineer

Swisscom
Rotterdam, Netherlands
02.2025 - 02.2026
  • Implemented web services in Java/Spring Boot to support Customer Order and Service Order management.
  • Developed APIs to map and resolve COI-SOI relationships, improving data accuracy and reducing lookup latency.
  • Contributed to the integration of microservices and REST clients within a Dockerized environment.
  • Collaborated with frontend teams to expose new endpoints to JSF-based UI for order tracking.

Frontend Engineer

Mathison Inc
Remote
03.2022 - 03.2024
  • Utilized React, Apollo GraphQL, and Material UI to build Mathison's Equity Index assessment and DEI score analysis dashboard to assist clients in identifying their strengths and opportunities for improvement.
  • Created surveys with Alchemer's 3rd party API, saved survey responses in PostgreSQL, and sent data to a React application with Ruby on Rails' scripts and GraphQL endpoints.
  • Researched and integrated React Spring to animate graph components and enhance the UX for users analyzing their Equity

Index assessment scores.

Junior Software Developer

Paradyme
06.2020 - 02.2022
  • Implemented and developed robust multi-tier API/Web Services, seamlessly integrating data and creating web applications, demonstrating a strong foundation in web architecture and development
  • Leveraged JavaScript libraries, CSS, and HTML to craft immersive and intuitive web-based user interfaces, prioritizing user experience and interface design
  • Built RESTful APIs utilizing JSON and other API formats, showcasing expertise in enabling efficient communication between systems and data sources
  • Utilized Java, the Spring framework, and Vue.js to architect feature-rich single-page web applications, delivering robust functionality, scalability, and maintainability

Application Developer (Project Based)

Uberjets
Remote
04.2020 - 08.2020
  • Developed and maintained custom features within Salesforce, including workflow automation, custom objects, and Apex/Lightning components to support sales and operations teams.
  • Customized and optimized the company’s WordPress site, building landing pages, improving performance, and implementing integrations with Salesforce and third-party tools.
  • Improved site performance and UX through code optimization, plugin management, and responsive design enhancements.

Support Engineer

Drift Inc.
Boston, MA
02.2018 - 03.2020
  • Resolved complex technical issues through effective troubleshooting and customer support.
  • Communicated with clients to gather requirements and provide tailored solutions.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to enhance product functionality and user experience.
  • Documented support processes and maintained knowledge base for team accessibility.
  • Utilized SQL and JavaScript debugging to investigate and resolve user issues efficiently.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Business

Suffolk University
Boston, MA
12.2019

Skills

  • Frontend: React, Angular, Vuejs, Nextjs, Tailwind, HTML/CSS, TypeScript, JavaScript
  • Backend: Java, SpringBoot/Cloud, Nodejs, REST APIs, GraphQL, Apollo
  • Databases: PostgreSQL, SQL, NoSQL
  • Tools: Docker, Kafka, Git, Jenkins, SharePoint, Linux CLI, Figma, MUI
  • Testing: Unit/E2E, Jest, Cypress
  • Other: Zendesk, Salesforce, Hubspot, WordPress

Accomplishments

  • Women's Overseas Basketball Combine

Certification

  • CompTIA SecurityX
  • Software Engineering Immersive Program - GA
  • Full-Stack Engineer -Codecademy

Timeline

Software Engineer

Swisscom
02.2025 - 02.2026

Frontend Engineer

Mathison Inc
03.2022 - 03.2024

Junior Software Developer

Paradyme
06.2020 - 02.2022

Application Developer (Project Based)

Uberjets
04.2020 - 08.2020

Support Engineer

Drift Inc.
02.2018 - 03.2020

Bachelor of Arts - Business

Suffolk University