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Kei Oka

@keioka

Founder at TaiHeyYo building ChalkLab, an English lesson generator, and Orca, an AI English tutor app.

Japan
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At TaiHeyYo Inc., I’m developing ChalkLab, which helps teachers create personalized ESL lessons in a few clicks. I also developed Orca, a Chrome extension and iOS app for practicing English with an AI tutor using news articles.

Before TaiHeyYo, I developed web applications at Ginkgo Software and Pathpoint, including an insurance quoting app and a centralized client-management platform. At Pathpoint, I reduced HTTP requests by approximately 40% by enabling Apollo Client batch requests.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

GS

Software Engineer

Ginkgo Software

Jun 2022 - Jun 2023 (1 year)

Developed a web-based application for DSPs to manage client information, including progress tracking, scheduling, and goal setting. Implemented new functionalities using React, Golang, and Node.js, and initiated end-to-end testing with Cypress.

EP

Front End Developer (Freelance)

Episod

Jul 2018 - Aug 2019 (1 year 1 month)

Developed a check-in web app for a fitness club using React.js and Redux, including responsive design for TV and tablet. Reduced API calls by 30% using debouncing and improved UX with a retry mechanism for failed check-in requests.

UN

Founding Front End Developer

Uniyo

Apr 2017 - Nov 2017 (7 months)

Developed a messaging single-page web app for college students using React.js, Redux, SASS, and WebSocket. Redesigned the client-side architecture, implemented real-time updates, and added unit tests with Jest and Enzyme.

ME

Founding Full Stack Developer

MendUX

Mar 2016 - Sep 2016 (6 months)

Developed a real-time dashboard using React.js, Redux, Firebase, and a Ruby on Rails API. Rapidly prototyped new capabilities and collaborated with team members to plan and develop robust solutions.

WC

UI Engineer (Contractor)

Whole Com

Nov 2014 - Apr 2015 (5 months)

Designed, developed, and maintained CMS-based websites using WordPress, HTML, and CSS. Designed and prototyped a new application and collaborated with the business development team to ensure alignment.

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Ritsumeikan University logoRU

Ritsumeikan University

Bachelor's degree, International Business

2009 - 2014

Bachelor's degree in International Business from Ritsumeikan University, completed in 2014.

DeepLearning.AI logoDE

DeepLearning.AI

Deep Learning Specialization, Deep Learning

Completed the Deep Learning Specialization, issued in January 2025.

DeepLearning.AI logoDE

DeepLearning.AI

Machine Learning Specialization, Machine Learning

Completed the Machine Learning Specialization, issued in September 2024.

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