Summary
Lydia Kats is a senior software engineer with 13 years of experience building front-end and full-stack web applications across startups and major tech companies. Currently at Veeva Systems, she has held senior engineering roles at AllStripes, NerdWallet, and craigslist, bringing domain experience in consumer marketplaces, fintech, and health-tech. Known for pragmatic, user-focused engineering, she has steadily progressed from web development internships and library web roles to senior front-end engineering at AOL and beyond. Based in Chicago, Lydia blends deep front-end expertise with cross-functional collaboration and a knack for shipping polished, production-ready interfaces. Her GitHub bio hints at a personable, team-oriented style—“wholesome af”—which aligns with a career marked by steady growth and dependable delivery.
12 years of coding experience
12 years of employment as a software developer
BA, BA at University of Michigan
MS, MS at Loyola University Chicago
English, Greek