Evan Katz
About Evan Katz
Evan Katz is a Software Engineer with extensive experience in frontend development and mechanical engineering. He currently works at Branding Brand, where he has contributed to the development of a codeless app builder and implemented user onboarding processes.
Work at Branding Brand
Evan Katz serves as a Software Engineer at Branding Brand, where he has been employed since 2021. In this role, he has contributed to the development of a codeless app builder utilizing React and React Native Web, enhancing the efficiency of client application development. He has also implemented a self-service onboarding flow for new users of the app builder product. Additionally, he integrated a content scheduling tool built with Angular into the app builder using Iframes, further improving the user experience.
Previous Experience in Software Development
Prior to his current position, Evan Katz worked at Galley as a Software Developer from 2019 to 2020. He also completed a two-month Software Engineering Immersive Residency at Galvanize Inc in 2021. His experience includes utilizing Prisma ORM to create strongly typed functions for managing user data. He has a background in web development, having trained at LEARN Academy in 2019, where he worked as a Web Developer in Training.
Background in Mechanical Engineering
Evan Katz holds a Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Iowa, which he completed from 2009 to 2013. His early career included positions such as Mechanical Design Engineer at Epstein Architecture, Engineering and Construction from 2015 to 2016, and Product Design Engineer at Navistar Inc from 2016 to 2019. He also gained experience as a Mechanical Engineering Intern at Elara Engineering and as an Engineering Intern at Zebra Technologies.
Technical Skills and Contributions
Evan Katz has demonstrated expertise in software development and engineering principles. He has collaborated on a Server Side Rendered, multi-tenancy proof of concept project using Angular for CVS, applying Domain Driven Development principles. His technical skills include integrating design tokens from Figma to enhance frontend experiences and developing functions for data access and storage, showcasing his ability to bridge design and functionality in software applications.