Kobey Arai
About Kobey Arai
Kobey Arai is an Associate Software Developer Engineer at Hawaiian Airlines, where he has worked since 2023. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from the University of Hawaii at Manoa and has prior experience in various roles within the university and Hawaiian Airlines.
Work at Hawaiian Airlines
Kobey Arai has been employed at Hawaiian Airlines as an Associate Software Developer Engineer since 2023. In this role, he is based in Honolulu, Hawaii, and has been contributing to various software development projects for one year. Prior to his current position, he served as an IT Digital Experience Intern at Hawaiian Airlines for a total of 12 months, where he was involved in key projects aimed at enhancing the digital experience for customers.
Education and Expertise
Kobey Arai earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science from the University of Hawaii at Manoa, completing his studies from 2020 to 2023. His educational background includes a high school diploma from Mililani High School, where he studied from 2016 to 2020. His academic experience has equipped him with the skills necessary for software development and application design.
Background
Before joining Hawaiian Airlines, Kobey Arai held various positions at the University of Hawaii at Manoa. He worked as a Learning Assistant and Assistant Teaching Assistant from 2021 to 2022, and also served as a Conference Assistant in 2021. Additionally, he worked as Branch Lead and Web App Developer from 2020 to 2022, where he contributed to the development of web applications.
Achievements
During his time at Hawaiian Airlines, Kobey Arai contributed to the Web Modernization Project by developing Single-Page Applications using Angular and Bootstrap. He was also involved in an intern project focused on rewriting the My Trips Single-Page Application, which aimed to enhance customer interaction with the airline's services.
Previous Work Experience
Kobey Arai has diverse work experience prior to his current role. He worked at FCH Enterprises, Inc. as a Front Counter employee from 2018 to 2019. His experience at the University of Hawaii at Manoa included roles that combined teaching assistance and web application development, showcasing his ability to work in both educational and technical environments.