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Christopher Tanaka

@christophertanaka

Senior Software Engineer with expertise in AI-powered systems.

United States
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What I'm looking for

I am looking for challenging engineering roles that foster collaboration and innovation.

Sr. Software Engineer with 12+ years of experience building high-performance, user-centric web applications. Deep expertise in React, Next.js, and TypeScript, with strong backend experience designing real-time, data intensive and AI-powered systems. Proven collaborator and technical owner, delivering scalable products in fast-paced startup and large-scale production environments.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

ProductNow logoPR
Current

Senior Software Engineer

ProductNow

Oct 2025 - Present (7 months)

Built core features for an AI-native product OS in a TypeScript monorepo (Next.js/NestJS), adding enterprise integrations like Auth0 SSO and Vanta to support SOC 2 readiness.

FoxyAI logoFO

Senior Software Engineer

FoxyAI

Dec 2023 - Sep 2025 (1 year 9 months)

Built and maintained Next.js/TypeScript dashboards to visualize AI-powered property intelligence (condition/quality scores, damage detection, renovation forecasts, and 360° valuations).

Figma logoFI

Senior Full-Stack Engineer

May 2019 - Dec 2023 (4 years 7 months)

At Figma, I engineered real-time multiplayer editing using WebSockets and custom sync logic. I led Canvas rendering optimizations, built full-stack collaborative features, and scaled performance testing—boosting speed, consistency, and user experience across teams.

ElectrifAi logoEL

Full-Stack Engineer

ElectrifAi

Dec 2016 - Apr 2019 (2 years 4 months)

At ElectrifAi, I built React/TypeScript dashboards that turned AI/ML outputs into actionable insights. I integrated backend pipelines and delivered client-facing tools that drove 5× ROI, helping enterprises make faster, data-driven decisions across finance, retail, and logistics.

Google logoGO

Software Engineer

Dec 2013 - Nov 2016 (2 years 11 months)

At Google, I developed internal tools and A/B testing infrastructure using AngularJS and Java. I collaborated across teams to build scalable UI components, supported high-volume advertiser platforms, and transitioned from intern to full-time engineer through strong early impact.

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

TT

The University of Tokyo

Master's degree, Computer Science

2011 - 2013

TT

The University of Tokyo

Bachelor's degree, Computer Science

2007 - 2011

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