Cato Johnston
About Cato Johnston
Cato Johnston is the Head of UX Engineering at Vital, where he has worked since 2021. He has a diverse background in front-end development and UX design, with previous roles at companies such as Shift, Glengarry Wines Limited, and Digital Arts Network Auckland.
Current Role at Vital
Cato Johnston serves as the Head of UX Engineering at Vital, a position he has held since 2021. In this role, he oversees the user experience engineering team, focusing on enhancing the usability and functionality of digital products. His leadership aims to align user needs with business goals, ensuring that the user experience is at the forefront of product development.
Previous Experience in UX Engineering
Prior to his current role, Cato Johnston worked at Vital as the Lead UX Engineer from 2019 to 2021. His responsibilities included guiding the design and implementation of user-centric solutions. Before joining Vital, he was the Front End Development Director at Digital Arts Network Auckland from 2015 to 2019, where he led a team in developing web applications and improving user interfaces.
Career Background
Cato Johnston has a diverse career background in web development and user experience. He began his career as a Retail Assistant and Duty Manager at Glengarry Wines Limited from 2004 to 2007. He then transitioned to web development, working as a Web Developer at Phosphor Essence from 2007 to 2010, and later as a Front End Developer at Shift from 2010 to 2012. He continued to build his expertise as a Front End Developer at Digital Arts Network Auckland from 2012 to 2015.
Educational Qualifications
Cato Johnston studied at Western Springs College from 1997 to 2001. He furthered his education at Unitec New Zealand, where he focused on Web Application Development and earned a Bachelor of Computing Systems from 2003 to 2006. His educational background provided a strong foundation for his career in technology and user experience.