Hi, I'm Kyrstin Kauchak
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A passionate software professional with expertise in creating innovative solutions that drive business value.
I combine technical skills with strategic thinking to deliver impactful results.
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About Me
Backend Software Engineer with 3+ years of experience designing scalable, data-driven systems in cloud-native environments (AWS). Proven track record building distributed Spark-based ETL pipelines and performant APIs used across high-traffic adtech platforms. Proficient in Java, Scala, and Python, with a focus on system efficiency, observability, and iterative, test-driven development. Skilled at working across the stack—from infrastructure to application logic—and passionate about building resilient microservices and ML-adjacent data systems that connect people with meaningful outcomes.
Skills
Education
Bachelor of Science in Software Engineering
Miami University, Oxford, OH | 2019-2022
- Cumulative GPA: 4.00/4.00
- Latin Honors: Summa Cum Laude
Projects
Here are some of the projects I've worked on, showcasing my skills in software development, AI integration, and cloud architecture.
CodeHuskAI
An AI-driven code refactoring agent that analyzes repositories, enforces best practices, and suggests automated improvements without introducing breaking changes. Inspired by AI-driven learning and evaluation tools.
CremeAI
Inspired by my cat, Crème Brûlée, CremeAI is an intelligent Discord chatbot powered by OpenAI. Built on a serverless AWS Lambda architecture, it leverages OpenAI's language models for natural interactions, integrates DynamoDB caching for fast responses, and implements rate limiting for fair usage.
Experience
Software Engineer II
Data Engineering | 2022- Present
Led the development of microservices architecture, improving system reliability by 40%. Mentored junior developers and implemented CI/CD pipelines.
Contact Me
Interested in working together or have a question? Feel free to reach out!