I'm a Senior Software Engineer with 5+ years of experience specializing in distributed systems, AI/ML infrastructure, and full-stack development.
Backend & Systems: I design and build high-performance APIs in Go and Node.js, architect event-driven systems with Apache Kafka, and work extensively with both SQL and NoSQL databases including PostgreSQL, MongoDB, and MariaDB. I have deep experience with real-time data streaming, message queuing, and building fault-tolerant distributed architectures.
AI/ML Infrastructure: I've built LLM evaluation pipelines, model benchmarking dashboards, and real-time AI performance monitoring systems. My work includes designing scalable infrastructure for machine learning workflows and creating tools that help teams understand and improve model behavior.
Full-Stack Development: I build production applications with React, Next.js, and TypeScript on the frontend, backed by RESTful and GraphQL APIs. I'm experienced with AWS, Docker, Kubernetes, and CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions.
Web3 & Blockchain: I've contributed to Web3 infrastructure at Consensys (MetaMask SDK) and built DeFi protocols with Solidity smart contracts at Popcorn Network.
I hold an M.S. in Computer Science from Northeastern University and have published research in the Georgia Law Review examining the intersection of emerging technology and public policy.
- 🔧 Scalable backend systems with Go, Node.js, and event-driven architectures
- 🚀 Full-stack applications with Next.js, React, and TypeScript
- 📊 AI/ML infrastructure including LLM evaluation pipelines and benchmarking dashboards
- 🔐 Distributed systems with Kafka, MongoDB, PostgreSQL, and MariaDB
- ⛓️ Web3 and blockchain applications with Solidity and smart contract development
Languages
Frontend
Backend & Infrastructure
Databases
DevOps & Cloud
| Company | Role | Focus Areas |
|---|---|---|
| AI Platform Startup | Senior Software Engineer | AI infrastructure, Go APIs, Kafka, LLM evaluation |
| Consensys | Software Engineer | Web3 infrastructure, MetaMask SDK, blockchain tooling |
| Popcorn Network | Software Engineer | DeFi protocols, smart contracts, React/TypeScript |
| rAVe Agency | Software Engineer | AR/VR applications, full-stack development |
🎓 M.S. Computer Science | Northeastern University | GPA: 4.0
🎓 M.A. Media & Communication | University of North Carolina | GPA: 4.0
🎓 Professional Certificate, Software Engineering | Columbia University | GPA: 4.0
⚖️ A License to Play: Regulating Location-Based Augmented Reality Gameplay on Public Property | Georgia Law Review (2023)
Check out my work at k-g-j.github.io/kate-johnson or browse my older portfolio.
⚡ I'm a huge LEGO collector!
Interested in AI/ML infrastructure, distributed systems, and full-stack engineering opportunities.