Kathleen Garrity

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Language

English
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Work Experience

Freelance Full Stack Software Engineer at Independent Contractor
June 1, 2024 - Present
Designed and developed full-stack web applications and interactive data visualizations, transforming complex datasets into intuitive user experiences; specialized in crafting pixel-perfect UI components, building automated workflows, and integrating third-party APIs for real-time insights. Built AI-powered and automation solutions, including a text-to-voice app for seamless speech synthesis, an automated Python bot to track live ticket prices, and a Chrome extension to surface company sustainability scores in real time.
Senior Software Engineer at Prism Analytic Technologies
May 1, 2023 - April 30, 2024
Led full-stack development of key features from conception to deployment, including data modeling, API design, and frontend implementation. Designed database schemas and entities in PostgreSQL, built an API layer with Nest.js, and developed React/Next.js frontend components, enabling seamless user experiences and faster feature delivery. Championed the engineering of a React component library for advanced data visualizations, saving 100+ hours in development per month. Designed and implemented prompt engineering and agent workflows to launch an industry-specific chatbot, optimizing data retrieval and analysis, enabling users to uncover insights 50% faster.
Software Engineer at Prism Analytic Technologies
May 1, 2021 - May 31, 2023
Engaged directly with clients to gather and translate user requirements into intuitive features and interactive data visualizations, increasing customer satisfaction and securing an additional $50k of ARR for the business. Collaborated with a small team to develop a full-stack React application, focusing on building out a robust system of secure endpoints and flexible data pipelines, ensuring a secure and fast experience for users.
Software Engineering Intern at Prism Analytic Technologies
August 1, 2020 - May 31, 2021
Migrated a web app to React and integrated third-party APIs and JavaScript visualization libraries, reducing initial project development time from 1 month down to three days. Implemented critical features for a Python web application, including a secure sign-up page, Stripe integration, like buttons, and search functionality using Django and jQuery, increasing user engagement and satisfaction.

Education

Bachelor of Arts in Computer Science at Boston College, Morrissey College of Arts and Sciences
August 1, 2017 - May 1, 2021

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Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Professional Services, Media & Entertainment