I am Kateryna Konieva, a software and product engineer specializing in GIS, desktop and web-based geospatial applications, and open data workflows. I design end-to-end systems—from API design and data transformation pipelines to user-facing interfaces—focused on maintainable, scalable solutions that empower architectural and urban design teams. I work across disciplines to bridge GIS, CAD, BIM, and data visualization, create tutorials and open-source contributions, and build CI/CD pipelines that accelerate geospatial workflows and decision making.

Kateryna Konieva

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I am Kateryna Konieva, a software and product engineer specializing in GIS, desktop and web-based geospatial applications, and open data workflows. I design end-to-end systems—from API design and data transformation pipelines to user-facing interfaces—focused on maintainable, scalable solutions that empower architectural and urban design teams. I work across disciplines to bridge GIS, CAD, BIM, and data visualization, create tutorials and open-source contributions, and build CI/CD pipelines that accelerate geospatial workflows and decision making.

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I am Kateryna Konieva, a software and product engineer specializing in GIS, desktop and web-based geospatial applications, and open data workflows. I design end-to-end systems—from API design and data transformation pipelines to user-facing interfaces—focused on maintainable, scalable solutions that empower architectural and urban design teams.

I work across disciplines to bridge GIS, CAD, BIM, and data visualization, create tutorials and open-source contributions, and build CI/CD pipelines that accelerate geospatial workflows and decision making.

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Language

English
Fluent
Ukrainian
Fluent
Portuguese
Beginner
Spanish; Castilian
Beginner
French
Beginner
German
Beginner

Work Experience

Freelance consultant, remote GIS & Python Software engineer at Self-employed
August 1, 2025 - Present
Full-stack geospatial solutions (desktop PyQt and web interfaces using NodeJS and CesiumJS). I design geospatial data workflows for architectural teams (API design, Python data transformation servers, data-conversion scripts). Built a web-based map animation builder (CesiumJS & NodeJS) and a headless automation server for exporting images and videos from multiple data sources (Google Maps, OSM, NASA). Deploy Streamlit apps for data visualization and analytics.
Remote GIS Software Engineer at Speckle
September 1, 2021 - July 1, 2025
QGIS and ArcGIS plugins: development and maintenance (Python, C#, Qt, GraphQL, PostgreSQL). Designed and developed GeoSpeckle on the server side using Pygeoapi (Python), establishing the first open-source solution for on-the-fly transformation of 3D data into OGC-compliant web services. Authored and maintained 'Speckle Automate', a CI/CD solution for Architecture, Engineering and Construction. Enhanced GIS, CAD, & BIM interoperability by creating Python-based data pipelines for automated geospatial workflows (e.g., custom CRS generation, 3D positioning/volume calculation for environmental assessment). Built community tutorials, presentations, podcasts & conferences.
Researcher at Singapore-ETH Centre
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2019
Development of a parametric design framework for interdisciplinary urban development projects (urban design, ecological assessment, traffic planning and other disciplines). Supported the team in developing and testing urban layout optimization algorithms (C#, Python) and in developing algorithms for automated design generation of housing typologies. Conducted training on Advanced Urban Design for urban planning experts: preparing tutorials and exercises.

Education

Advanced Urbanism Master Dual-Degree Program at Bauhaus-Universität Weimar; Tongji University
October 1, 2015 - October 1, 2017
PhD in Architecture and Sustainable Design at Singapore University of Technology and Design
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2024

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Industry Experience

Computers & Electronics, Software & Internet, Education, Real Estate & Construction, Professional Services