Shizuka Yamashita

About

International candidate from Japan with internship and diverse work experience across Japan, China, the U.S., and the Philippines. Skilled in programming, databases, and IT fundamentals with hands-on coding experience, while also developing strong interest and ability in upstream processes such as planning and requirements definition. By bridging technical expertise and strategic thinking, I aim to contribute to product development across both engineering and management perspectives. Experienced in the retail and food service industries, providing a well-rounded background.

Experience

• Project Intern - Product Development · Sora2025-07-01 –

  Contributed to two new project proposals and supported their early-stage planning and development. Took on multiple responsibilities in a small team, primarily focusing on upstream tasks such as project planning and requirements definition, while preparing to expand into design and coding. Executed assignments with speed and adaptability to meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

• Kitchen Staff · Burger King2019-01-01 – 2019-05-01

  Prepared food items accurately and efficiently while maintaining quality standards. Maintained focus and attention to detail during peak hours to support smooth operations.

• Cashier · UNIQLO2018-04-01 – 2019-05-01

  Processed customer transactions efficiently and accurately, exceeding checkout speed goals. Recognized as Top Newcomer of the Store for rapid improvement and strong performance.

• Hall Staff · Kajiya Bunzo2018-04-01 – 2019-05-01

  Processed orders via POS system and coordinated with kitchen staff during peak hours. Handled payments accurately and ensured customer satisfaction in a fast-paced environment.

Education

• Thomas Edison State UniversityBachelor's degree, Computer Science
• UCLA ExtensionComputer Programming, Computer Programming
• Arizona State UniversityBachelor's coursework in CS (Transferred to TESU), Computer Science
• Green River CollegeCoursework in CS (Credits transferred to ASU), Computer Science

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