KAORI NISHIMURA
ENFIELD
Summary
Committed Front-End Developer with a strong background in business application development and creative front-end roles. Delivered high-quality projects across diverse industries through expertise in dynamic web applications. Focused on enhancing user experience and driving innovation in technology.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Front-End Engineer
SENshine
2024.10 - Current
- Developed user interface for AI advisory platform, improving engagement and accessibility.
- Delivered clean, error-free code aligned to project scope and requirements.
- Minimised performance issues through careful implementation and code review practices.
Software Engineer
Intellisense.io
2020.08 - 2024.08
- Facilitated migration from Angular to React, ensuring seamless transition and improved performance
- Created unit tests to ensure software functionality and reliability.
- Conducted code reviews to enhance code quality and team collaboration.
- Collaborated with product owners, QA engineers, data scientists and backend engineers to clarify requirements and documented processes for future reference
- Developed user interface of an AI software solution to improve productivity in the mining sector
- Developed initial prototype for 3D viewer utilising the VoxelFarm platform.
- Created data displays to enhance visual comprehension and organised information for better accessibility
UI developer (Gatsby / React / Wordpress)
Infomentum
2018.03 - 2020.08
- Collaborated with team to create new theme for BAE Systems and maintain website for Motability
Software Developer (PHP / JavaScript)
Firmstep
2017.11 - 2018.02
- Developed forms designer tool using JavaScript and PHP, enhancing user experience for clients.
- Developed and implemented software solutions for local government and housing associations
- Contributed to software development until company transitioned to Python, leading to redundancy.
Moodle Front-end Developer
University of London
2016.10 - 2017.05
- Developed new Moodle theme “Bloom” and customised existing themes to enhance client engagement and satisfaction
Senior front-end developer
AVADO
2014.09 - 2016.09
- Developed Moodle and Sitefinity websites to enhance user engagement and functionality
- Collaborated with clients including Google Squared Online, United for Wildlife, the International Olympic Committee, and CIPD to deliver tailored digital solutions
Front-end developer
Contractor
2008.06 - 2014.09
- Virgin Media: Delivered various projects including flash animations and online TV front-end development, contributing to improved user experience and content delivery.
- John Lewis: Enhanced website by adding new functionalities and resolving bugs, ensuring smooth user interactions and increased site reliability.
- Financial Times: Developed subscription/registration forms and user account management screens.
- Lexis Nexis Ltd: Front-end development for online dictionary products for lawyers.
- The Guardian: Developed microsites for Zurich Insurance and event calendar.
- BT: Developed customer portal interface in .NET.
- NHS Counter-fraud: Developed CMS system for fraud reports.
Education
MPhil/PhD in Computer Science -
Anglia Ruskin University
CambridgeMSc in Computing -
Oxford Brookes University
Headington, OxfordBA in Language Studies (2:1) -
Essex University
Colchester, EssexSkills
- React and TypeScript
- Nextjs development
- AI assisted coding tools: Cursor, Claude and Copilot
- HTML, CSS, and JavaScript proficiency
- UI frameworks: Material UI, Bootstrap, Tailwind
- Data visualization libraries: D3js, Plottable, Nivo
- React Testing Library and Playwright
- Storybook and Figma
- Knowledge of Node, Express, SQL and Azure authentication
- Google Analytics, GTM and Amplitude
- Moodle and WordPress
Timeline
Senior Front-End Engineer
SENshine
2024.10 - Current
Software Engineer
Intellisense.io
2020.08 - 2024.08
UI developer (Gatsby / React / Wordpress)
Infomentum
2018.03 - 2020.08
Software Developer (PHP / JavaScript)
Firmstep
2017.11 - 2018.02
Moodle Front-end Developer
University of London
2016.10 - 2017.05
Senior front-end developer
AVADO
2014.09 - 2016.09
Front-end developer
Contractor
2008.06 - 2014.09
MPhil/PhD in Computer Science -
Anglia Ruskin University
MSc in Computing -
Oxford Brookes University
BA in Language Studies (2:1) -
Essex University
Languages
Japanese
First Language
English
Advanced
C1
References
Available On Request
Hobbies and Interests
- I enjoy photography, playing the guitar and dancing. I am also a keen equestrian and participate in dressage/show-jumping competitions with my own horse. I have the British Horse Society Stage 2 qualification.
- I feel passionate about animal welfare, and have been volunteering/donating for charity organisations.
References
Available On Request