TARO YAMADA
2 Azabudai, Minato, Tokyo, Japan-· linkedin.com/in/taro-yamada-450b12205 · yamadataro.web.app
Taro is a pragmatic developer that is focused on solving real-world problems using the right (software)
technologies. He focuses on getting things done quickly, and is not afraid to choose languages, tools and
frameworks outside of his skillset. He’s a jack of all trades with experience in front-end development,
full-stack development, DevOps, data science, and ETL.
EXPERIENCE
MARCH 2018 – JULY 2020
SENIOR FRONT-END ENGINEER, PALANTIR TECHNOLOGIES
• Developed customer-facing communications with measurable click-thru rates for marketing
conversion tracking.
• Pulled from Firebase, C#, NoSQL, JavaScript and other back-end library knowledge to bolster
programming resources.
• Created powerful Content Management Systems to serve as interface for client.
• Oversaw web platform testing, troubleshooting and user sampling prior to live deployment.
• Developed and integrated WebGL based 3D furniture configurator to the client’s eCommerce
platform, minimized the GPU usage rate of Three.js using React Hooks.
APRIL 2015 – JANUARY 2018
SENIOR SOFTWARE ENGINEER, INFOCOM CORPORATION
• Orchestrated efficient large-scale software deployments, including testing features and
correcting code.
• Evaluated project requirements and specifications and developed software applications that
surpassed client expectations.
• Gathered and defined customer requirements to develop clear specifications for project plans.
• Trained and mentored junior developers and engineers, teaching skills in React/Vue/SSR and
working to improve overall team performance.
JAUNARY 2014 – FEBRUARY 2015
SOFTWARE ENGINEER, LOTTE DATA COMMUNICATION COMPANY
• Collaborated with cross-functional development team members to analyze potential system
solutions based on evolving client requirements.
• Introduced methodologies and best practices to software development division to enhance
product definition and application customization.
• Estimated work hours and tracked progress using Scrum methodology.
FEBRUARY 2013 – NOVEMBER 2013
FRONT END DEVELOPER, FORVAL CORPORATION
• Generated design frameworks designed to encourage maximal user response rates to ad
placements.
• Consulted with customers to gather requirements and discuss design choices.
• Created unique spaces for marketing ads within landing pages, providing visitor conversion
rates of 150%.
• Pinpointed user experience issues to devise targeted suggestions for creating cohesive user
experience.
NOVEMBER 2012 – JANUARY 2013
SOFTWARE DEVELOPER INTERN, FORVAL CORPORATION
• Collaborated with other developers to identify and alleviate number of bugs and errors in
software.
• Contributed to deployments by testing, debugging and resolving issues for optimal results.
• Carefully documented technical workflows and knowledge in private wiki for education of
newly hired employees.
EDUCATION
SEPTEMBER 2012
BACHELOR OF COMPUTER SCIENCE, THE UNIVERSITY OF AIZU
• Member of Planning and Development Club, PandD
• Member of ICPC Programming Club
SKILLS
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Web Development
Mobile Development
Front End Development
Back End Development
Communication
ACHIEVEMENTS
ACM International Collegiate Programming Contest (ICPC) Tokyo 2010 Silver Medal Award
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