Hello! I'm Yuka. I like to create beautiful web applications with a strong focus on design and interactivity. I'm excited to continue learning and solving complex problems with creativity. I have a background in business development, and a love for hustle, innovation, and willingness to take risks. My tech stack: Frontend: HTML, CSS (Sass), JavaScript, jQuery, AJAX, React.js Backend languages: Ruby/Rails, Node.js (Express) Test frameworks: Jasmine, RSpec Databases: PostgreSQL, MongoDB Other: Heroku, Git/Github

Web Development Immersive | Web Developer @ General Assembly's Web Development Immersive is a 12-week immersive course dedicated to building full-stack web applications. Skills covered: HTML5 / CSS/SASS / JavaScript (jQuery) / React.js (JSX/Babel) / Node.js (Express) / Ruby/Rails / Sinatra / Git (Github) / PostgreSQL / MongoDB / API integrations / Bootstrap / Wireframing PROJECTS: http://citysounds.herokuapp.com ---> a playlist generator based on a city with animated weather conditions - built using JavaScript, jQuery, React.js, Node.js, CSS animations, Spotify/Echo Nest API, + OpenWeather API. http://audiem.herokuapp.com ---> an interactive visual music streaming app that allows you to stream an artist's album while exploring photos with the same hashtag. Built using React.js, JavaScript, jQuery, Node.js, Spotify's API + Instagram's API. http://codeanddesign.herokuapp.com ---> a Wiki style blog for topics on code and design, built using Ruby on Rails, JavaScript, cookies, and PostgreSQL. From August 2015 to November 2015 (4 months) Business Development Manager @ Workable is a beautifully simple recruiting software for posting jobs, tracking candidates, and hiring the best people - quickly and collaboratively. Check out what others are saying on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Workable/favorites From July 2014 to August 2015 (1 year 2 months) Greater New York City AreaBusiness Development Associate - Technology @ I supported tech companies with their international expansion strategy between New York and the UK, managing client relationships while falling in love with both startup communities. I also worked on a few high-level events including a roundtable with the Prime Minister and a group of NYC's entrepreneurs at General Assembly in 2012, and the launch of the GREAT Tech Awards 2013 - a competition for NY tech startups to win business development trips to the UK. From March 2012 to June 2014 (2 years 4 months) Greater New York City AreaMarket Research Intern @ I worked under Sealed Air's head of EU seafood sector to support the launch of a fresh, on-the-go seafood product, to be sold in Spain's major supermarkets. I spent the entire month working at their Barcelona HQ with the product team, compiling reports on key consumer trends and data related to Spain's fresh fish consumption - all the while practicing my Spanish and appreciating cortados. From July 2011 to July 2011 (1 month) Communications Intern @ I worked with an amazing, early-stage microfinance organization to help kickstart their digital media presence through social media, newsletters, and pitching to tech/nonprofit media sites. Four years later, Zidisha was accepted into Y Combinator's Winter 2014 class (!). From October 2010 to December 2010 (3 months) Marketing Intern @ Elevate Destinations is a unique travel agency that offers travelers to give back to the countries they visit through volunteer projects and/or donations. I contributed to their editorial content, digital community, and campaigns/partnerships with international non-profit orgs. From October 2009 to May 2010 (8 months) Greater Boston AreaFront Desk @ I managed the front office of a private chiropractic practice to make sure day-to-day operations ran like butter (customer service, scheduling, billing, inventory), while supporting myself through college. From January 2009 to August 2009 (8 months)

Bachelor of Science, Marketing Communications @ Emerson College From 2009 to 2011 Web Development Immersive @ General Assembly From 2015 to 2015 Yuka Nagai is skilled in: Web Development, JavaScript, CSS, Ruby, jQuery, HTML5, Web Design, Front-end Development, PostgreSQL, React.js, Git, Start-ups, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Github