John Yacuta
About John Yacuta
John Yacuta is an Engineering Lead with extensive experience in software development and cloud infrastructure. He has worked at various organizations, including Intel Corporation and LexisNexis State Net, and has a Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science from the University of California, Davis.
Current Role at Submittable
John Yacuta serves as the Engineering Lead at Submittable, a position he has held since 2023. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing engineering projects and leading a team of developers. His experience in software development and cloud infrastructure informs his leadership and decision-making processes.
Previous Experience at Submittable
Before his current role, John Yacuta worked as a Senior DevOps Engineer at Submittable for 7 months in 2022. During this time, he contributed to various projects, enhancing the company's operational capabilities and improving deployment processes.
Professional Background in Software Engineering
John Yacuta has a diverse background in software engineering. He worked at LexisNexis State Net as a Software Engineer from 2019 to 2022, and at Intel Corporation from 2017 to 2019. His experience includes developing features and enhancements for APIs and automation services using TypeScript, JavaScript, and Python.
Education and Expertise in Computer Science
John Yacuta earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science from the University of California, Davis, where he studied from 2012 to 2016. His education provided a foundation in software development, cloud infrastructure, and programming principles.
Technical Skills and Contributions
John possesses a strong understanding of cloud-native infrastructure, particularly with AWS and Azure. He has experience with infrastructure as code and configuration management using tools like Kustomize, Helm, Terraform, and AWS CDK. He also led the development of an AI Assistant prototype that received praise from Microsoft.