Kai Hirota
About Kai Hirota
Kai Hirota is a Software Engineer currently working at Immutable in Sydney, Australia, where he focuses on software development and data engineering projects. He has a diverse background in software engineering and data analysis, with experience at various companies and a strong educational foundation in computer science and information systems.
Work at Immutable X
Kai Hirota has been employed as a Software Engineer at Immutable since 2022. Based in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, he contributes to the Core Engineering squad, focusing on software development and data engineering projects. His role involves utilizing infrastructure tools such as Docker and Terraform to improve software deployment and scalability. Hirota engages in continuous integration and deployment practices to ensure efficient and reliable software delivery.
Education and Expertise
Kai Hirota has a diverse educational background in computer science and data analytics. He earned a Master of Science in Computer Science from The Australian National University in 2022 and another Master of Science in Computer Science from the University of Sydney in 2020. Additionally, he holds a Graduate Certificate in Data Science from the University of Sydney and a Bachelor of Science in Information Systems & Analytics from Santa Clara University. He also completed a Nanodegree in Data Engineering from Udacity. His expertise includes programming languages such as Kotlin and Dart, as well as advanced data science techniques like geospatial data analysis and computer vision.
Background
Before joining Immutable, Kai Hirota held various positions in the tech industry. He worked as a Software Engineer at the Software Innovation Institute for six months in 2022 and as a Data Engineer at Fracta from 2018 to 2019. His experience also includes internships at Mojexa and a Stealth Startup in 2022 and 2021, respectively. Earlier in his career, he served as a Data Analyst at Airbnb from 2019 to 2020. His involvement in leadership roles includes serving as Vice President of Professional Development at Delta Sigma Pi and Chief of External Coordination at Startup Weekend Santa Clara.
Technical Skills
Kai Hirota possesses a strong technical skill set that includes experience with both SQL and NoSQL databases, such as Neo4j and Firestore. He develops web and mobile applications using frameworks like Flutter and React, demonstrating his front-end development capabilities. His work involves employing advanced data science techniques and utilizing infrastructure tools to enhance software performance. Hirota's programming expertise spans a wide range of languages, enabling him to adapt to various project requirements.