Hi, I'm Kai Nakamura
Frontend Developer & UI/UX Designer
I craft intuitive, visually compelling web experiences that users remember. 3+ years of turning complex problems into pixel-perfect, accessible interfaces.
My Profile Snapshot
A glimpse into who I am, my background, and my passions beyond the code. Technology is my medium — humans are my audience.
BIRTH DATE
Nov 14, 1998
LOCATION
Austin, Texas, USA
INTERESTS
Open source, synthwave, game modding
FOCUS
Accessible, performant UI
About Me
I'm Kai — a dedicated frontend developer with hands-on experience in React, TypeScript, and modern CSS architecture. Currently growing as a Frontend Developer Intern at Spektrum Health, a health-tech startup in Austin.
I'm passionate about crafting responsive, user-centric interfaces and maintaining clean, efficient code. I'm always eager to learn new technologies and contribute to innovative projects that enhance the user experience.
My Tech Stack
A visual breakdown of the technologies and tools I master to build exceptional digital products.
Frontend
- React 18 & Next.js 14
- Tailwind CSS & Emotion
- TypeScript (ES6+)
- Responsive & Mobile-First Design
- Jest & React Testing Library
Backend & Data
- Node.js & Express
- PostgreSQL & Prisma ORM
- REST & GraphQL APIs
- Supabase & Firebase
- Vercel & Netlify
Design & Tools
- UI/UX Design Principles
- Figma & Adobe XD
- Git & GitHub Workflows
- Storybook & Chromatic
- Vite & Webpack
My Journey
Tracing my steps through education and professional experience, highlighting key milestones.
Frontend Developer Intern
Spektrum Health — Jun 2024 – Present
- • Building a patient-facing analytics dashboard used by 2,000+ users weekly
- • Collaborating in an agile cross-functional team to ship 10+ features
B.S. Computer Science
University of Texas at Austin — 2021 – 2025
Focus on human-computer interaction and software engineering. Dean's List (Fall 2023, Spring 2024).
Westlake High School
2017 – 2021 · Austin, TX
Graduated with STEM endorsement. Founded the school's first coding club with 40+ members.
Meta Front-End Developer
Coursera — Jun 2023
Completed 9-course professional certificate covering React, UX principles, and agile methodologies.
Impactful Creations
A selection of projects where I've translated ideas into functional and engaging digital experiences.
PulseBoard — Health Analytics
A real-time health data dashboard for clinical teams. Visualizes vitals and trends from wearable devices. Built with React, D3.js, and WebSockets.
Syntax & Sounds
An interactive music visualizer for a local indie label. Syncs audio waveforms with generative art using Web Audio API and Canvas.
Brew & Bloom Café
A full e-commerce build for a specialty coffee roaster in Austin. Includes a custom cart, Stripe checkout, and an admin dashboard.
Let's Create Together
Have a project in mind, a question, or just want to say hi? I'd love to hear from you.