# Nicole Kawaguchi

> Software engineer

Location: San Francisco, California, United States
Profile: https://flows.cv/nicolekawaguchi

Precise, results-focused professional combining data mining, manipulation and modeling with software engineering expertise to deliver sound, data-driven analytics crucial for making informed product and business decisions. Highly versatile contributor ready to excel in both independent and collaborative roles; adept at working effectively with product and engineering teams, users, and executive-level management to solve problems, identify opportunities, and clearly communicate analytical findings.

## Work Experience
### Software Engineer @ Sensible
Jan 2022 – Jan 2022 | San Francisco Bay Area

### Senior Software Engineer @ Newfront Insurance
Jan 2019 – Jan 2022 | San Francisco Bay Area

### Software Engineer II @ HackerOne
Jan 2017 – Jan 2018 | San Francisco Bay Area
Worked on engineering team focused on the private program invitation flow for the app. Added features that created interest and value to the hacker receiving the invitation. Also added ability to track views, required proactive acceptance, and functionality to reject with feedback. Analyzed hacker metrics utilizing manipulation and modeling techniques to broaden the pool of hackers eligible for selected private programs. Overall goal was to create a consistent flow of qualified hackers funneling into the private programs.
Also on rotation for bug triage, small fixes that were not assigned to specific squads, and hot fixes for all app functionality.

### Sr. Software Engineer @ RockYou
Jan 2011 – Jan 2016 | San Francisco, California
Leverage skills in quantitative analysis, data mining and modeling, and programming to create highly usable software tools for Internet / social media game company. Update and maintain user interface (dashboard); write Map/Reduced jobs to manipulate raw data, conduct checks to ensure accuracy, and create tables, charts, and graphs for performing deep-dive analytics, enabling executives to measure and evaluate game play and administrative metrics. Created and launched user interface tools that allow users to monitor and evaluate metrics in near real-time. Communicated effectively in weekly product update meetings with internal customers. Track and report on project tasks; add comments to ticketing system and code base.

### Marketing and Communications Intern @ 6Connex
Jan 2010 – Jan 2010 | Campbell, California


## Education
### Applied Mathematics with an emphasis in Computer Science and Engineering
University of California Merced


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

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Last updated: 2026-04-05