Kate Summerill

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ABOUT KATE SUMMERILL

I’m a full-stack software engineer who thrives at the intersection of complex data and user-friendly design. I’ve led end-to-end development on high-impact projects, transforming raw datasets into intuitive, interactive tools that empower better decision-making.On the backend, I’ve architected and optimized relational databases to handle millions of historical and real-time records, designing efficient APIs that deliver targeted, aggregated results with minimal latency. On the frontend, I bring data to life through responsive, performant interfaces—leveraging modern frameworks, geospatial visualization tools, and accessible design systems to create engaging user experiences.I’m comfortable owning a project from concept to deployment: collaborating with stakeholders to align on goals, prototyping and iterating based on feedback, and ensuring long-term maintainability through clean architecture, reusable components, and thorough documentation. Whether working solo or as part of a cross-functional team, I aim to deliver solutions that are as technically sound as they are impactful.