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Yandisa Katiya

@yandisakatiya

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Frontend-focused software engineer who boosts delivery speed with AI workflows and cloud-aware project execution.

South Africa

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What I'm looking for

I’m looking to deliver high-impact web products where frontend quality, cloud-aware delivery, and AI workflow acceleration matter. I want to collaborate cross-functionally, manage delivery risks early, and keep improving performance, accessibility, and testing.

I’m a highly autonomous hybrid professional operating at the intersection of frontend engineering and technical delivery management. I build performance-optimised, accessible user interfaces, backed by cloud ecosystem awareness, to help teams ship with confidence.

In my current role, I architect and develop high-performance frontend experiences with strong state management and component reusability. I also fractionally manage infrastructure delivery tracks—driving sprint ceremonies and cross-team alignment on cloud migrations to mitigate delivery risk.

I champion AI workflow acceleration to prototype UI faster, automate documentation, and increase sprint velocity. I’ve translated this mindset into measurable improvements by modernizing UIs, strengthening backend workflows, and tightening quality through structured test matrices.

Earlier, I led a frontend overhaul of a bespoke internal application, then delivered full-stack client-side architecture integrating Vue.js with Java Spring Boot services and PostgreSQL. I also built scalable serverless backend workflows using AWS Lambda and API Gateway, and supported enterprise systems through internships in Java and web development—while staying committed to continuous learning and mentorship.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Software Engineer & Infra PM

Current

SPAN Digital

Mar 2024 - Present (2 years 4 months)

Architects and develops high-performance frontend user interfaces, focusing on state management, component reusability, and seamless UX. Manages infrastructure-related delivery tracks, drives sprint ceremonies, and leads AI-driven workflows to accelerate UI development and documentation.

Frontend Architecture State Management UI UX Development Infrastructure Delivery Management Sprint Ceremonies AI Workflow Automation Technical Documentation

Junior Software Engineer

Autumn Leaf IT

Dec 2021 - Dec 2024 (3 years)

Led a frontend overhaul of a bespoke internal application using React.js and Material UI to improve usability and adoption. Delivered full-stack architecture integrating Vue.js with Java Spring Boot services and PostgreSQL, and built cloud/serverless workflows on AWS.

React Material UI Vue.Js TypeScript Spring Boot PostgreSQL AWS Lambda API Gateway Python Cloud Cost Optimization Backend Development TestRail TestNG Smoke Testing Regression Testing

Java Developer Intern

RedPanda Software

Jun 2021 - Nov 2021 (5 months)

Diagnosed and resolved complex Java and XML architectural code errors in high-volume enterprise software systems. Authored bug fixes and feature enhancements deployed to a large-scale retail POS ecosystem.

Java XML Enterprise Software Debugging Enhancements Release Engineering POS systems

Software Developer Intern

iTouch SA

Sep 2018 - Jan 2019 (4 months)

Collaborated to modernize legacy architectures and transition them into a stable web environment. Maintained and debugged enterprise web environments using PHP, Laravel, JavaScript, AngularJS, MSSQL, and Git.

PHP Laravel JavaScript AngularJS MSSQL Git Web Application Support Debugging

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Cape Peninsula University of Technology

Bachelor of Technology, Information Technology

Completed a Bachelor of Technology in Information Technology: Software Development at Cape Peninsula University of Technology in Cape Town.

Cape Peninsula University of Technology

National Diploma, Information Communications Technology

Completed a National Diploma in Information Communications Technology: Applications Development at Cape Peninsula University of Technology in Cape Town.