Alissa Nishida
About Alissa Nishida
Alissa Nishida is a Field Engineering Manager at Green Hills Software, where she has worked since 2019. She has a background in mechanical engineering and experience in various engineering roles, including positions at Qualcomm and the Donald Bren School of Information and Computer Sciences.
Current Role as Field Engineering Manager
Alissa Nishida currently serves as a Field Engineering Manager at Green Hills Software, a position she has held since 2019. In this role, she manages a team of six engineers across the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region. Her responsibilities include developing, delivering, and assembling unique software product demonstrations. She also focuses on building relationships with System on Chip (SoC) vendors and Human-Machine Interface (HMI) partners to enhance collaboration and project outcomes.
Previous Experience at Green Hills Software
Before her current role, Alissa Nishida worked at Green Hills Software as a Field Application Engineer from 2015 to 2019. During her four years in this position, she gained experience in providing technical support and solutions to clients, contributing to the successful implementation of software products in various applications.
Educational Background in Mechanical Engineering
Alissa Nishida earned her Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of California, Irvine. She studied from 2011 to 2015, completing her degree in four years. Her education provided her with a solid foundation in engineering principles and practices.
Internship and Early Career Experience
In 2014, Alissa Nishida completed a three-month internship at Qualcomm in San Diego, where she gained practical experience in the engineering field. Earlier, in 2013, she worked as a Lab Tutor at the Donald Bren School of Information and Computer Sciences for three months in Irvine. Additionally, she served as a Summer Consultant for Free Wheelchair Mission in Irvine for two months in 2013, where she contributed to projects aimed at improving accessibility.
Language Skills and Localization Expertise
Alissa Nishida has expertise in translating and localizing presentations and datasheets for a Japanese audience. This skill enhances her ability to communicate technical information effectively across diverse cultural contexts, supporting her work in the APAC region.