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Chassity Nakamura

@chassitynakamura

Staff Software Engineer with 11 years of experience delivering high-performance solutions.

United States
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What I'm looking for

I am looking for a role that fosters innovation, collaboration, and growth, where I can leverage my skills to drive impactful solutions.

I am a Staff Software Engineer with over 11 years of experience in delivering high-performance solutions across various sectors, including design, e-commerce, AI/ML, and healthcare. My career has been marked by a proven track record of building scalable web systems, secure APIs, and robust infrastructure at renowned companies such as Figma, Shopify, and H2O.ai. I excel in cross-functional collaboration, cloud-native development, and system optimization, always passionate about developing tools that enhance user experience and drive measurable business outcomes.

In my most recent role as a Principal Software Engineer at SutureHealth, I led the architecture and development of secure communication systems for healthcare providers, successfully migrating legacy systems to scalable microservices. My efforts in implementing HIPAA-compliant protocols and integrating with third-party EHR/EMR platforms have significantly improved operational efficiency. I take pride in mentoring engineers and contributing to long-term technology strategies, ensuring that our engineering practices align with regulatory needs.

Throughout my career, I have consistently focused on building robust, performant systems. At H2O.ai, I built and maintained cloud-native services for the H2O AI Cloud platform, while at Shopify, I designed customer-facing features that enhanced the merchant platform's usability. My commitment to excellence and continuous improvement drives me to seek innovative solutions that not only meet but exceed user expectations.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

SU

Principal Software Engineer

SutureHealth

Mar 2023 - May 2025 (2 years 2 months)

Led architecture and development of secure communication systems for healthcare providers. Migrated legacy systems to scalable microservices using containerized, event-driven infrastructure.

SH

Software Engineer

Shopify

Aug 2017 - Dec 2020 (3 years 4 months)

Designed and built customer-facing features for Shopify's merchant platform. Collaborated with design teams to develop responsive, accessible React components.

FI

Frontend Developer

Figma

Apr 2014 - Jul 2017 (3 years 3 months)

Implemented UI components for Figma's real-time collaborative design interface. Contributed to performance enhancements in the canvas rendering layer.

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

OU

Osaka University

Master of Science, Computer Science

Grade: 3.9 /4.0

Completed a Master of Science in Computer Science, focusing on advanced topics and research within the field. Achieved a strong academic record with a GPA of 3.9/4.0.

OU

Osaka University

Bachelor of Science, Computer Science

Obtained a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, building a foundational understanding of computing principles and practices.

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