Kate Yang    Software Developer / UX Designer

Work Experiences

01
Software Developer & UX Designer & Co-Founder
JK Collective Inc.
Jun 2026 - Present
//  Designed the company website in Figma and developed a fully responsive website using React, Vite, JavaScript, HTML, and CSS.

//  Translated UX/UI designs into responsive, pixel-perfect interfaces optimized for desktop, tablet, and mobile devices.

//  Collaborated with stakeholders to translate business requirements into user-focused website features and technical solutions.

//  Managed website deployment, maintenance, feature enhancements, and ongoing performance optimization.

//  Leveraged AI-assisted development tools, including Claude Code, to accelerate prototyping, implementation, testing, and iteration.

02
Software Developer
Conestoga SMART Centre, Cambridge, ON
Magenta Health Inc, Toronto, ON
May 2024 - Aug 2025
//  Contributed to enterprise healthcare web application (OSCAR EMR) development within an Agile team environment.

//  Upgraded Struts, Spring, Hibernate, Jakarta EE, and Tomcat components to improve maintainability, security, and application performance.

//  Collaborated with developers, QA engineers, and stakeholders using Git, GitHub, Jira, and Slack throughout sprint cycles.

//  Developed and maintained Selenium automated UI tests to improve software quality and testing efficiency.

//  Investigated, debugged, and resolved software issues identified during development and testing workflows.

//  Participated in code reviews, technical discussions, sprint planning, and collaborative problem-solving activities.

//  Evaluated AI-assisted development approaches while maintaining validation, testing, and quality assurance standards.

//  Supported enterprise software systems serving healthcare professionals and patients across multiple clinics.



Skills

01
Programming & Web Development
Technical Skills
Java, C#, HTML5, CSS3.0, JavaScript, React, Node.js, Express.js
02
Testing & Database
Technical Skills
Selenium Testing, JUnit, SQL, MySQL, PostgreSQL
03
Development Tools & Methodologies
Technical Skills
Agile/Scrum, SDLC Collaboration, CI/CD Concepts, Git, GitHub, Vercel, Jira, Vite
04
UX Design
Design Skills
User Research, Sketch, Wireframing & Prototyping, Design Systems, Usability Test, Figma
05
Graphic Design
Design Skills
Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator
06
Soft Skills
Professional Skills
Communication and Collaboration, Team Management, Task and Time Management, Debugging & Troubleshooting


Certificates

01
//  Introduction to Generative AI

//  Introduction to Large Language Models

//  Introduction to Responsible AI

//  Responsible AI: Applying AI Principles with Google Cloud

02
Google UX Design Certificate
Google / Coursera
Jun 01, 2024
//  Foundations of User Experience (UX) Design

//  Start the UX Design Process: Empathize, Define, and Ideate

//  Build Wireframes and Low-Fidelity Prototypes

//  Conduct UX Research and Test Early Concepts

//  Create High-Fidelity Designs and Prototypes in Figma

//  Build Dynamic User Interfaces (UI) for Websites

//  Design a User Experience for Social Good & Prepare for Jobs