# Isao Asahina

> Color Production @Fiery

Location: San Mateo, California, United States
Profile: https://flows.cv/isao

## Work Experience
### Staff Software Engineer @ Fiery
Jan 2023 – Present | Fremont, California, United States
Color Production

### Staff Software Engineer @ EFI
Jan 2021 – Jan 2023

### Lead Software Engineer @ EFI
Jan 2016 – Jan 2021
developing DFE software that drives highspeed inkject presses for corrugated and textile

### Sr. Software Engineer @ EFI
Jan 2009 – Jan 2016 | Foster City, CA
With this current position, I have been developing code in C++ under Linux and Windows for our printer controller.
Some of my works include
-Implementing a protocol which exchanges command and data between printer controller and printing device.
-Implementing scan module.
-Writing network code.

### Program Manager @ EFI
Jan 2007 – Jan 2009 | Electronics For Imaging
I took time off from software development and became a program manager.
Here I was managing and leading the entire aspect of one of the company's most important project.
Some of things I've done.
-Internal development scheduling.
-Negotiations with our Japanese partner.
-Maintaining good relations with the partner.

### Sr Software Engineer @ Openwave
Jan 2005 – Jan 2007
I held this position while in Japan.  I've learned first hand the working with Japanese partners which at times be very challenging.  My experiences include
-Releasing our webmail application to Japanese telecom customer.
-Responsible for testing of the application.

### Sr Software Engineer @ Electronics for Imaging
Jan 2000 – Jan 2005
-Developed printer drivers for Macintosh OS9 and OSX in C++.
-Developed printer drivers for Windows platform in C++.
-Released several products to OEM customers as a Lead Engineer.
-Maintained code base for large system software.

### System Administrator @ NTT America
Jan 1998 – Jan 2000
-maintained servers for Internet Service Provider
-provided support for internal and external customers


## Education
### BS in Computer Science
University of California, Davis


## Contact & Social
- LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/isao-asahina-2b5a43

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Last updated: 2026-04-12