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John Cato

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Dedicated mid-level software engineer with a passion for optimization.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I am looking for a role that fosters growth, collaboration, and innovation.

I'm John Cato, a dedicated mid-level Software Engineer with over 4 years of experience in developing robust web applications. My proficiency in Ruby, Ruby on Rails, RSpec, Hotwire, Tailwind, SQL, and Agile methodologies has allowed me to contribute significantly to various projects. One of my notable achievements was optimizing processes at Kin Insurance, where a strategic refactor saved 14 hours weekly for insurance representatives.

Throughout my career, I have worked on federal systems with a Public Trust clearance, demonstrating my ability to handle sensitive information responsibly. My experience includes developing and maintaining a Rails web application for USCIS, where I played a key role in enhancing the user experience for asylum staff. I am passionate about continuous learning and driven by a growth mindset, always seeking to improve my skills and contribute to my team's success.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Ruby on Rails Engineer

SteamPunk

Aug 2024 - Jun 2025 (10 months)

Developed and maintained a Rails web application for USCIS, assisting asylum staff in managing and serving decisions to asylum seekers. Authored technical documentation for knowledge transfer and onboarding, and proactively refactored repetitive code patterns to improve maintainability and reduce technical debt. Participated in the full agile lifecycle, delivering bug fixes, research spikes, and i

Ruby on Rails Hotwire Agile Git PostgreSQL Technical Documentation Refactoring

Software Engineer

Kin Insurance

Aug 2021 - Jan 2024 (2 years 5 months)

Developed and maintained Ruby on Rails web applications crucial for insurance representatives to configure home insurance for customers, ensuring optimal functionality and user experience. Wrote functional, unit, and integration tests using RSpec. Optimized the roof documentation process through strategic refactoring, resulting in a 14-hour weekly time savings for insurance representatives.

Ruby on Rails RSpec Web Applications Software Development Test Automation Process Optimization Refactoring

Jr. Ruby on Rails Engineer

FarmGirl Flowers

Aug 2020 - Apr 2021 (8 months)

Developed and maintained the farmgirlflowers.com and admin site using Ruby on Rails. Wrote functional, unit, and integration tests using RSpec. Actively participated in code reviews and pairing sessions to ensure code quality and foster collaborative development.

Ruby on Rails RSpec Web Development Code Review Pair Programming Git

Software Engineer I

Cofense

Oct 2018 - Nov 2019 (1 year 1 month)

Wrote code to complete tickets, stories, and epics, contributing to various software development projects. Completed code reviews for other developers and actively participated in scrum ceremonies every sprint. Responsible for deployments to all repositories and environments based on the on-call schedule.