• Professional software engineer with a focus on backend software development. • Experienced in software project management and team building • Strong knowledge of the QA process and integrating automation. • Successfully led global business teams and projects to completion.

Experience

BitwaveSenior Software Engineer

2023 — 2025

San Francisco Bay Area

Built core backend accounting services at a fintech startup.

Drove a major DeFi product expansion and rebuilt a critical blockchain data service, eliminating recurring high severity bugs.

Led an automation project to reduce new release failures. Enabled early detection of serious issues before they impacted clients. Technologies used include Node.js, TypeScript, GCP, Kubernetes, and Playwright.

SlalomSoftware Engineer

2021 — 2023

Tokyo, Japan

Developed serverless APIs and distributed architecture for clients on cloud platforms (AWS, Azure).

Successfully migrated several large clients from monolithic, onsite applications to more durable cloud-based solutions. Technologies used include Node.js, TypeScript, and C#.Net.

Collaborated with clients as a senior consultant, modernizing their SDLC to Agile and improving business communication and time frames for delivery.

RakutenSoftware Engineer & Project Manager

2019 — 2021

Tokyo, Japan

Employed as a software engineer and project manager at Japan's largest Ecommerce company, Rakuten.

Developed new batch processing systems for warehouses, replacing older programs. Significantly reduced emergency maintenance calls with improved stability. Technologies used included Java, Oracle DB, and Spring Batch.

Managed a cross-group project introducing automation, decreasing average release time by 50%. Oversaw development, task planning, scrum duties, and communication with product owners. Technologies used included Node.js, WebdriverIO, Kubernetes, and Jenkins.

FinviSoftware Engineer

2018 — 2019

Vancouver, Washington

Developed windows services in C#.NET to interface legacy financial systems with AWS, successfully integrating the parent company’s cloud infrastructure.

Created custom installers in the WIX Toolset to replace InstallShield, removing high licensing costs.

Introduced and maintained Jenkins pipelines, improving speed and stability for the release process.