# Kaitlynn Rivera > Senior Software Engineer with Machine Learning Integration and Management experience Location: Washington, District of Columbia, United States Profile: https://flows.cv/kaitlynn I build sweet computer machines. ## Work Experience ### Owner @ Philotic Connection Jan 2025 – Present Real Estate Investing ### Senior Software Engineer @ RevDoc Jan 2024 – Jan 2025 ### Senior Software Engineer II (Tech Lead) @ Morning Consult Jan 2023 – Jan 2024 | Washington DC/ Remote Boosted project sales capacity 900% by leading a cross-departmental team to hone business-model and deliver an industry-first NLP/ML solution for high-confidence detection of natural language patterns on any topic in news media with efficient human-in-the-loop labeling. Designed criteria and evaluated 100+ IC and Engineering Manager candidates, on technical ability and culture add. Directly managed engineers, coaching via 1:1s to drive impact and promotion readiness. Advised product and engineering leaders on technological approach as well as engineers across the department, leading to optimized solutions, positive culture impact and avoided rework. ### Senior Software Engineer @ Morning Consult Jan 2021 – Jan 2023 | Washington, District of Columbia, United States Drove architecture and development of simultaneous event-based ML pipeline modernization efforts using python and argo workflows. Enabled scalable ML-SaaS integrations and established repeatable patterns for ML by breaking down large, complex projects into manageable tasks, guiding and code-reviewing team engineers' contributions and contributing code regularly. Led team of four data scientists through a transition to enterprise SDLC, successfully advocating to executive leadership for new solutions for machine-learning integration. Led a cross-functional team to deliver a modern version of the company's core SaaS product, integrating key new data analysis capabilities capabilities. ### Software Engineer III @ Morning Consult Jan 2019 – Jan 2021 | Washington D.C. Metro Area Drove $1M+ sales in 7 months by launching React/Node SaaS application used as a key sales and subscription tool in nearly all company offerings. Enabled continuous feature development by working with other leads to drive a successful SaaS platform refactor to federated architecture using Webpack Module Federation of React and Node microstacks, allowing the company to decommission legacy systems. Empowered teams to execute independently through strong leadership on clean-code / architecture and test-coverage culture. Built a high-caliber team to develop a new SaaS platform that is now a core company revenue stream. Enabled rapid, durable feature iteration by defining and deploying new engineering competencies and coding standards across a portfolio of 25 individual contributors. ### Software Engineer II @ Research Innovations Incorporated Jan 2016 – Jan 2019 ### Application Developer @ NASA (ASRC) Jan 2015 – Jan 2016 Building web applications to help make and manage the space robots at the National Aeronautics and Space Administration. Javascript, ajax, SQL. ### Digital Media Producer @ P&R Schenck and Associates Jan 2013 – Jan 2015 Website Development and Management: Optimize website and online social presence resulting in 50% increase website traffic and online followership by 1745% in three months. Social Media Engagement: Grow social media followership by 4400% in three months. Build key contact connections with writers and press, aiding crucial P.R. needs in early-startup-stage. Digital Content Production: written, photo and video for website, email and 7+ core social media channels. Technology Solutions: Initiate and spearhead tech solution projects resulting in annual company savings of over $30k and significant enrichment of key data access and leverage opportunities for organization growth. ### Freelance Writer - Elevation DC @ Issue Media Group Jan 2012 – Jan 2015 | Washington, DC Pitch story ideas, research and write feature and news articles about development, innovation and entrepreneurship in DC. ### Website Developer @ The Philotic Connection Jan 2012 – Jan 2015 | Washington, DC Website Development. Visual Design. Photography. Business Development Consulting. Technical, Journalistic and Creative Writing. http://philoticconnection.com/ Development and stewardship of globally-conscious, locally-focused networks of human, physical, and liquid capital based in Washington, DC. Systems building and a solution-focused, broad-scale economic development. Analyzing, building, and managing resource structures to allow them to bear the best possible fruit for the enrichment of lives. Cultivating strategic intellectual, logistic, inter-organizational, design concept, and personal partnerships. View my work at http://sophistikaty.wordpress.com/portfolio/ ### Social Media & Events Producer @ Numari Jan 2013 – Jan 2014 Event Production: Initiate, plan, promote and facilitate pop-up events including marquee event fashion show at the Graham Hotel Rooftop in Georgetown. Social Media Engagement: Grow social media followership by 4400% in three months. Build key connections with bloggers and press, aiding crucial P.R. needs in early-startup-stage. Beta product-testing and sales. ### Freelance Writer @ Tech Cocktail Jan 2012 – Jan 2014 ### Development & Finance Director @ Hela Medical Spa | Georgetown Jan 2012 – Jan 2013 | Washington, DC •Business Operations Development: Drive discussions with strategic company leadership to evaluate and upgrade existing business model including the re-building of company executive structure to optimize performance. Integrate and centralize key metric analysis and client feedback to company operations. Create revenue stream adding $18k in 7 months. •Key Metric Analysis: Develop and implement system to analyze key business metrics. Identify and evaluate areas for improvement. Use data to inform core decision making, including monitoring staff behavior and optimizing staff performance incentives, and client or stakeholder engagement. •Strategic Growth Development: Direct ownership of business growth.. Identify, explore and pursue strategic opportunities for partnerships and client acquisition. Develop & implement strategic communication outreach plan, re-imagining, testing and validating new methods for client acquisition and strategic partnerships. Recruit and onboard new hires, one of which increased monthly revenue by 17%. Re-design communication visual design resulting in 20% increase in engagement. Product and process development. ### Staff Intern @ Oregon State Rep Jan 2007 – Jan 2007 Assist the Representative with official House floor proceedings. Schedule and facilitate the Representative's meetings. Constituent Relations: In depth problem solving, draft responses to constituent letters, office hospitality, and write newsletter articles. Research: Electronic data entry and analysis, track legislation and make policy recommendations Office Management: Maintain physical and electronic files. ## Education ### Front End Web Development General Assembly ### Bachelor in Economics University of Maryland ## Contact & Social - LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/kaitlynn-rivera-93881521 - Website: http://sophistikaty.blogspot.com/ - Website: http://sophistikaty.wordpress.com/ --- Source: https://flows.cv/kaitlynn JSON Resume: https://flows.cv/kaitlynn/resume.json Last updated: 2026-03-22