Hi, I’m David Kano, a backend and full-stack developer with 6+ years of experience building scalable APIs, web apps, and cloud-native solutions. I design and implement RESTful APIs, optimize relational and NoSQL databases, and collaborate with frontend teams to deliver robust, user-friendly products. I thrive in distributed teams, embrace agile processes, and enjoy solving complex problems with clean, maintainable code. In my free time I mentor junior developers, contribute to open-source projects, and experiment with new AI-driven features to improve UX and performance.

David Kano

Hi, I’m David Kano, a backend and full-stack developer with 6+ years of experience building scalable APIs, web apps, and cloud-native solutions. I design and implement RESTful APIs, optimize relational and NoSQL databases, and collaborate with frontend teams to deliver robust, user-friendly products. I thrive in distributed teams, embrace agile processes, and enjoy solving complex problems with clean, maintainable code. In my free time I mentor junior developers, contribute to open-source projects, and experiment with new AI-driven features to improve UX and performance.

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Hi, I’m David Kano, a backend and full-stack developer with 6+ years of experience building scalable APIs, web apps, and cloud-native solutions. I design and implement RESTful APIs, optimize relational and NoSQL databases, and collaborate with frontend teams to deliver robust, user-friendly products. I thrive in distributed teams, embrace agile processes, and enjoy solving complex problems with clean, maintainable code.

In my free time I mentor junior developers, contribute to open-source projects, and experiment with new AI-driven features to improve UX and performance.

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Work Experience

Full Stack Developer at Crypto Club
April 1, 2025 - September 1, 2025
Developed distributed Go and Node.js back-end services for 6+ Web3 games and a trading bot; sustained 1M+ daily transactions and 99.9% uptime. Designed RESTful APIs, integrated with frontend components (React/Next.js), and optimized data flow with PostgreSQL and MongoDB. Collaborated with frontend teams to ensure seamless user experiences; maintained codebase with Git and CI/CD.
Backend Engineer at Rune Guardian
April 1, 2024 - April 1, 2025
Developed REST APIs for a P2E gaming platform using Node.js and Express, supporting mining, marketplace, minting, and auctions. Designed and maintained MongoDB schemas for efficient data storage and retrieval; implemented authentication and real-time updates for a scalable gaming backend.
Full Stack Developer at DSTRCT.io
September 1, 2024 - March 1, 2025
Built full-stack web applications using Node.js (Express) and Next.js for blockchain-related interactions, including user authentication and real-time data updates. Integrated real-time blockchain data feeds and prepared the app for scalable deployment; worked closely with frontend: React/Next; maintained the Git-based codebase and performed code reviews.
Backend Developer at StoreHub
February 1, 2021 - February 1, 2023
Constructed unit and integration tests for Java and Node.js modules, achieving 80%+ test coverage across a SaaS platform; optimized PostgreSQL queries, increasing system performance by 25% under peak loads; promoted code-review best practices, reducing production incidents by 15%.
Full Stack Developer at Fortify
June 1, 2018 - October 1, 2020
Architected SaaS applications, designing and developing 20+ frontend (React, Angular) and backend (Node.js, Python, Java) solutions using MERN, MEVN, and LAMP stacks. Delivered 30+ full-stack software solutions; analyzed system performance metrics and optimized efficiency. Automated CI/CD build processes using Jenkins and Git, ensuring reliable deployments.
Full Stack Developer at DST RTC.io
September 1, 2024 - March 1, 2025
Developed a full-stack web application with Node.js (Express) backend and Next.js frontend, enabling EVM network interactions and Bitcoin ordinal minting. Integrated user authentication and real-time blockchain data updates, enhancing platform responsiveness. Collaborated with frontend teams to integrate APIs and deliver seamless user experiences. Maintained codebase using Git and participated in code reviews to uphold quality standards.
Backend Developer at Store Hub
February 1, 2021 - February 1, 2023
Constructed unit and integration tests for Java and Node.js modules, achieving 80%+ test coverage across SaaS platform. Optimized PostgreSQL queries, increasing system performance by 25% under peak loads. Promoted code reviewer best practices, reducing production incidents by 15%.
Full Stack Developer at Fortiy
June 1, 2018 - October 1, 2020
SaaS applications, designing and developing 20+ frontend (React, Angular) and backend (Node.js, Python, Java) solutions using MERN, MEVN, and LAMP stacks. Delivered 30+ full-stack software solutions, improving performance and reliability across multiple SaaS products.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Computer Software Engineering at Nagoya City University
April 1, 2014 - October 1, 2018
Bachelor's Degree in Computer Software Engineering at Nagoya City University
April 1, 2014 - October 1, 2018

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Industry Experience

Gaming, Software & Internet, Professional Services, Media & Entertainment