Rei Kurata
About Rei Kurata
Rei Kurata is a Staff Software Engineer with extensive experience in full stack system development and administration. He has worked at various companies, including Accenture and merQbiz, and possesses strong skills in web application development and project management.
Work at Sift
Rei Kurata has been employed at Sift as a Staff Software Engineer since 2021. In this role, Kurata contributes to the development and enhancement of Sift's software solutions. The position involves utilizing extensive technical knowledge and experience in software engineering to address complex challenges and improve system performance.
Previous Experience in Software Engineering
Prior to joining Sift, Rei Kurata held several positions in software engineering. From 2017 to 2021, Kurata worked at merQbiz as a Senior Frontend Engineer in the Greater Los Angeles Area. Before that, Kurata was a Software Engineering Team Lead at Accenture from 2012 to 2016 and a Senior Web Developer at Hypermedia Systems from 2007 to 2011. Additionally, Kurata worked as a Senior Front End Developer at AAXIS Commerce for one year in 2016.
Education and Expertise
Rei Kurata studied at Sophia University, where Kurata earned a Bachelor of Arts degree. The academic focus included Spanish language and Political Science in Latin America. Kurata possesses project management experience with both onshore and offshore teams, showcasing a strong foundation in managing diverse technical projects.
Technical Skills and Experience
Rei Kurata has over eight years of experience in full stack system development and administration. Kurata is fluent in Unix/Linux operating systems and has expertise in creating server maintenance scripts using shell. Additionally, Kurata has extensive experience in developing web applications using various frameworks, including React, Gatsby, Magento2, and AngularJS.
Unix System Engineering Background
Rei Kurata has a background as a Unix system engineer, with eight years dedicated to enterprise-level server systems development and operation. This experience has contributed to a deep understanding of system architecture and operational efficiency in complex environments.