Sebastian Kobori
About Sebastian Kobori
Sebastian Kobori is a Software Engineer Co-Op at the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard, with a background in Computer Science and Mathematics from Bunker Hill Community College and Northeastern University. He has experience in API engineering and game development, having previously worked at Practera and ASICS Digital.
Work at Broad Institute
Sebastian Kobori currently holds the position of Software Engineer Co-Op at the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard. He began this role in 2023 and has been contributing to various software engineering projects in Cambridge, Massachusetts. His responsibilities include collaborating with teams to develop and maintain software solutions that support the institute's research initiatives.
Education and Expertise
Sebastian Kobori studied at Bunker Hill Community College, where he earned an Associate of Science in Computer Science from 2018 to 2020. He furthered his education at Northeastern University, obtaining a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics and Computer Science from 2021 to 2023. His academic background provides a solid foundation in both theoretical and practical aspects of software development.
Previous Work Experience
Before joining the Broad Institute, Sebastian Kobori worked as a Software Engineer at Practera from 2020 to 2021. He also served as an API Engineer Co-Op at ASICS Digital for five months in 2022. In these roles, he gained experience in software development, API standardization, and team collaboration.
Technical Contributions
During his tenure at ASICS Digital, Sebastian Kobori led the standardization of the team's public REST API, ensuring backwards compatibility. He migrated a front-end React application to TypeScript, maintaining the OAuth2 broker. Additionally, he resolved a session timeout bug and conducted a task force to improve testing processes across teams.
Leadership and Community Engagement
Sebastian Kobori managed the Game Studio Club at Northeastern University, where he taught students about game development and teamwork. This role highlights his commitment to mentoring and community engagement within the field of computer science.