# Joshua Kagawa

> Full Stack Developer | Data Engineering

Location: New York, New York, United States
Profile: https://flows.cv/joshuakagawa

I'm an experienced Software Developer with a strong background in data processing, automation, and survey deployment. Intermediate to advanced proficiency in JavaScript, Python, SQL, PostgreSQL, and HTML / CSS, with a proven track record in developing automated data capture tools, interactive dashboards, and responsive surveys. Adept at managing the full technical lifecycle of survey deployment, overseeing high-volume data collection, and ensuring timely project delivery. Passionate about optimizing workflows, enhancing user experiences, and fostering team collaboration and training.

Frontend: JavaScript, React, TypeScript, Redux, Jinja, HTML5, CSS3, Tailwind CSS, Bootstrap

Backend: Python, PostgreSQL, Flask, SQLAlchemy, Regex, Node.js, MongoDB

Dev Ops: Git, CI/CD, Bash, PowerShell, AWS, Docker, Kubernetes, Heroku

Data Engineering: Apache Spark, SQL

AI: Databricks, LangChain, OpenAI API, Hugging Face

## Work Experience
### Manager, Data Processing @ B2B International
Jan 2016 – Present | New York, New York, United States
- Managed the full survey lifecycle, overseeing high-volume data collection and delivering projects on time
- Engineered automated data capture tools and interactive dashboards using JavaScript within the
Confirmit/Forsta SaaS platform, enabling efficient data processing and visualization for clients
- Developed AI data summarizer and categorizer in Databricks using the OpenAI API and the LangChain
framework as an add-on feature in client dashboards and for internal use by data analysts
- Delivered comprehensive training and support to colleagues on the utilization of survey web tools and analysis software, fostering team proficiency and productivity

### Programmer / Analyst @ B2B International
Jan 2012 – Jan 2016 | White Plains, New York, United States
- Scripted and deployed web and telephone surveys within the Confirmit/Forsta SaaS platform
- Implemented complex survey logic using JavaScript and designed responsive HTML/CSS templates to optimize data collection and improve survey effectiveness
- Created PowerPoint reports containing comprehensive statistical analysis of survey data, providing clients with clear and concise insights

### Apprentice Software Engineer @ Coding Temple
Jan 2023 – Jan 2023
- Designed and deployed full-stack web applications using React, Flask, Python, TypeScript, Tailwind CSS, and Redux, including robust backends with API endpoints for CRUD operations on PostgreSQL databases
- Formulated algorithms and utilized tools like Regex and bubble sort for efficient data processing, while also managing relational SQL databases and implementing complex queries for data analysis
- Collaborated effectively within development teams to deliver projects on time, contributing to all phases of the software development lifecycle


## Education
### Bachelor of Science in Information Systems
Fordham University

### Full Stack Developer Nanodegree
Udacity

### Android Developer Nanodegree
Udacity


## Contact & Social
- LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/joshuakagawa

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Last updated: 2026-03-29