Kyle Johnson
About Kyle Johnson
Kyle Johnson is a Frontend Software Engineer currently working at Authenticx, where he enhances client-customer interaction features. He has a background in software engineering and music education, with previous roles at Crema, Meta, and various music-related positions.
Work at Authenticx
Kyle Johnson currently serves as a Frontend Software Engineer at Authenticx, a position he has held since 2023. His role involves enhancing the chat exploration feature using React and MobX, which aims to provide deeper insights into client-customer interactions. Additionally, he collaborates with designers to ensure that frontend interface development adheres to design specifications. This hybrid position is based in Indianapolis, Indiana.
Previous Experience in Software Engineering
Before joining Authenticx, Kyle worked as a Software Engineer at Crema from 2022 to 2023. During his time there, he developed a tool using React and D3.js to visualize complex organizational structures, focusing on optimizing data fetching and prioritizing key user metrics. Prior to Crema, he was a Full Stack Software Engineer at Meta from 2021 to 2022, where he implemented a feature that allowed hardware engineers to manage hardware programs more effectively by migrating hardcoded data values to a configurable UI and backend database.
Background in Music Education
Kyle Johnson holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Music Education from Millikin University, where he studied from 2013 to 2017. He has experience as a Collaborative Pianist and Piano Teacher, specializing in Jazz, Classical, and Pop styles. His musical background includes serving as the Pianist/Accompanist at Mt. Zion United Methodist Church in 2016 and as an Accompanist/Instructional Assistant at MSD of Lawrence Township from 2017 to 2021.
Education and Software Engineering Training
In addition to his degree in Music Education, Kyle completed a Software Engineering program at Hack Reactor from 2020 to 2021. He also worked as a Software Engineering Immersive Resident at Hack Reactor for three months in 2021. This training provided him with the skills necessary to transition into a software engineering career, complementing his musical expertise.