Katelyn Knight
Software Engineer
Salt Lake City,Utah
Summary
Experienced software engineer with expertise in Python, Java, Go, and C++. Skilled in microservices, REST API development, modernization, and test-driven development. Successfully delivers technically challenging projects within tight deadlines. Meticulous issue diagnosis and assessment, providing practical solutions. Values accountability and inclusion. Fosters a collaborative and positive team environment while leveraging knowledge and expertise to achieve optimal engineering outcomes.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Software Engineer III
USANA Health Sciences
Salt Lake City, UT
4 2024 - Current
- Maintained and enhanced a legacy codebase used by millions of associates worldwide to track downlines and sales, ensuring reliable performance in a mission-critical system.
- Developed a new dashboard report that consolidates scattered features, allowing associates to quickly access the latest additions to their downlines and provide timely feedback, significantly improving user experience.
- Collaborated with product owners to refine solutions for customer needs, translating business requirements into technical specifications.
- Presented project updates and technical insights to executives, demonstrating clear communication and strategic alignment with business goals.
Software Engineer
AgentSync
01.2022 - 04.2024
- Designed, developed, and maintained internal and external REST APIs using Spring Boot, Java, Go, Python, and AWS, driving automation and efficiency in critical business processes.
- Led the development of AgentSync's first standalone API product, Producer Sync API, revolutionizing data usage in the insurance industry and enhancing scalability and security through cloud-native solutions.
- Integrated multiple NIPR data services and implemented industry-standard best practices for authentication and authorization, including OAuth 2.0 and Okta/JWT tokens.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to support AgentSync's core product, Manage, which generates 87% of the company's annual recurring revenue (ARR).
- Leveraged technologies such as Terraform, DataDog, Git, and Postman for infrastructure-as-code, monitoring, version control, and testing.
Software Engineer
JPMorgan Chase & Co.
07.2020 - 01.2022
- Developed scalable and maintainable code, ensuring long-term stability of the software within Corporate & Investment Banking Technology at JPMorgan Chase.
- Refactored legacy codebases for improved maintainability, paving the way for easier future updates.
- Spring Java, IntelliJ, Git version control, Bitbucket, Jira, and other technologies.
Software Engineer Intern
Goldman Sachs
05.2019 - 08.2019
- Developed a Spring Boot application leveraging Java, Groovy, and RESTful APIs, automating processes that previously required manual effort across multiple teams.
- Designed and implemented microservices, integrating internal APIs to enhance system functionality and scalability.
- Collaborated with senior engineers and upper management to refine app specifications, ensuring alignment with business needs and technical requirements.
- Automated processes previously handled by 4 to 9 employees, saving approximately 1,400 work hours per onboarding and generating $60 million in savings within the first year. The application is deployed quarterly across 20 to 300 proprietary host architectures.
Lead Developer
Brigham Young University
04.2019 - 06.2019
- Led the development and integration of Python labs in the redesigned Linear Algebra curriculum, transforming the course from theory-focused to application-driven.
- Spearheaded the introduction of coding into the curriculum, creating hands-on Python exercises that enhanced student engagement and solidified the course as a requirement for three majors.
Machine Learning Lab Research Assistant
Brigham Young University
09.2018 - 04.2019
- Built a Convolutional Neural Network to analyze sign language with 3 grad students.
- Explored how to use machine learning and computer vision to detect cancer cells.
- Maintained open lines of communication with project leads and team members for effective collaboration on common goals.
Technical Support Engineer Intern
Symantec
01.2018 - 07.2018
- Advised IT professionals in using Symantec's cloud-based email products.
- Provided remote assistance to clients, ensuring timely resolution of software concerns.
- Served as an escalation point for challenging technical inquiries, demonstrating expertise in product knowledge and problem-solving abilities.
Computer Science Teaching Assistant
Brigham Young University
01.2018 - 05.2018
- Worked one-on-one with students to help them understand how to use data structures in C++.
Physics Teaching Assistant
Brigham Young University
05.2017 - 12.2017
- Primary instructor for two sections of Physics 105.
- Developed effective study guides to aid students in mastering challenging physics topics.
- Co-authored a physics workbook used by 300+ pre-med undergraduate students.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
Brigham Young University
Provo, UT 08.2014 - 12.2020
Skills
Java
Python
Golang
REST API Development
Groovy
AWS Gateway
AWS Lambda
AWS S3
Git Version Control
Big Data
Machine Learning
Timeline
Software Engineer
AgentSync
01.2022 - 04.2024
Software Engineer
JPMorgan Chase & Co.
07.2020 - 01.2022
Software Engineer Intern
Goldman Sachs
05.2019 - 08.2019
Lead Developer
Brigham Young University
04.2019 - 06.2019
Machine Learning Lab Research Assistant
Brigham Young University
09.2018 - 04.2019
Technical Support Engineer Intern
Symantec
01.2018 - 07.2018
Computer Science Teaching Assistant
Brigham Young University
01.2018 - 05.2018
Physics Teaching Assistant
Brigham Young University
05.2017 - 12.2017
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
Brigham Young University
08.2014 - 12.2020
Software Engineer III
USANA Health Sciences
4 2024 - Current