I am an experienced software engineer passionate about developing innovative solutions for digital banking and interactive web applications. Throughout my career, I've led projects that serve millions of users and have been promoted rapidly due to my dedication and effective implementation of agile methodologies. I also enjoy mentoring and sharing my knowledge in programming, covering languages like Python, JavaScript, and game development frameworks. In addition to my professional endeavors, I work on personal projects including web applications and game development tools using Godot. My experience spans across front-end and back-end development, workflow automation, and working with legacy systems, ensuring robust solutions and client satisfaction.

Spike Wada Smith

I am an experienced software engineer passionate about developing innovative solutions for digital banking and interactive web applications. Throughout my career, I've led projects that serve millions of users and have been promoted rapidly due to my dedication and effective implementation of agile methodologies. I also enjoy mentoring and sharing my knowledge in programming, covering languages like Python, JavaScript, and game development frameworks. In addition to my professional endeavors, I work on personal projects including web applications and game development tools using Godot. My experience spans across front-end and back-end development, workflow automation, and working with legacy systems, ensuring robust solutions and client satisfaction.

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I am an experienced software engineer passionate about developing innovative solutions for digital banking and interactive web applications. Throughout my career, I’ve led projects that serve millions of users and have been promoted rapidly due to my dedication and effective implementation of agile methodologies. I also enjoy mentoring and sharing my knowledge in programming, covering languages like Python, JavaScript, and game development frameworks.

In addition to my professional endeavors, I work on personal projects including web applications and game development tools using Godot. My experience spans across front-end and back-end development, workflow automation, and working with legacy systems, ensuring robust solutions and client satisfaction.

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Language

English
Fluent
Japanese
Fluent

Work Experience

Software Engineer at LiNKX Inc.
May 31, 2025 - July 10, 2025
Modernized applications for clients in the digital banking industry. Wrote proposals and reports for QA improvements and presented them to clients. Implemented unit testing and E2E testing in existing codebases, reducing the need for manual testing. Promoted from Junior developer to Mid-level developer within a year, an achievement which typically takes over 3 years in the company. Developed a cross-platform mobile banking app launched to around 2 million active users, working within strict 4-week sprints and using Agile methodologies. Integrated E2E testing to automate manual UI tests and improve QA. Developed tooling for automation of internal workflows, communicating needs with non-technical clients. Contributed to frontend and backend codebases, designed initial systems architecture and database, and worked with third-party APIs in legacy COBOL systems.
Programming Tutor at Tokyo Coding Club
July 31, 2022 - July 10, 2025
Taught programming and electronics to students aged 5-18. Educated students on Python, Javascript, game development (Unity C# and Lua), and machine learning.
Software Engineer Intern at YUMEMI Inc
April 30, 2021 - July 10, 2025
Developed a mobile Android application with Kotlin. Implemented reactive frontend for a large codebase integrating with Firebase API. Followed weekly development cycle with Agile methodologies.
Translator (Short-term contract) at MOEROW
November 30, 2018 - July 10, 2025
Translated game text from Japanese to English in a high-paced environment, collaborating with the engineering team to work around technical limitations.
Software Engineer at LiNKX Inc.
May 31, 2025 - July 10, 2025
Modernized applications for clients in the digital banking industry. Wrote proposals and reports for QA improvements and presented them to clients. Implemented unit testing and E2E testing in existing codebases, reducing manual testing. Promoted from Junior to Mid-level developer within one year, an accelerated achievement in the company. Developed a cross-platform mobile banking app with around 2 million active users, employing Agile methodologies in 4-week sprints. Automated manual UI tests using E2E testing. Built internal workflow automation tools, communicating needs with non-technical clients, contributing to frontend and backend codebases, designing system architecture and database, and integrating with legacy COBOL systems via third-party APIs.
Programming Tutor at Tokyo Coding Club
July 31, 2022 - July 10, 2025
Taught programming and electronics to students aged 5-18. Educated students on Python, JavaScript, game development using Unity C# and Lua, and machine learning.
Software Engineer Intern at YUMEMI Inc
April 30, 2021 - July 10, 2025
Developed a mobile Android application with Kotlin. Implemented a reactive frontend integrated with Firebase API within a weekly Agile development cycle.
Translator (Short-term contract) at MOEROW
November 30, 2018 - July 10, 2025
Translated game text from Japanese to English in a high-paced environment, coordinating with the engineering team to work around technical limitations.
Software Engineer at LiNKX Inc.
May 1, 2025 - August 19, 2025
Modernized applications for clients in the digital banking industry, wrote QA improvement proposals and presented them to clients, and implemented unit and end-to-end testing to reduce manual testing efforts. Promoted from Junior to Mid-level developer within one year, a rapid achievement in the company. Developed a cross-platform mobile app with around 2 million active users using Agile 4-week sprints. Automated manual UI testing through E2E testing integration. Additionally, developed an internal workflow automation tool, communicated with non-technical clients, contributed to front-end and back-end development, designed initial system architecture and database, and worked with third-party APIs in legacy COBOL systems.
Programming Tutor at Tokyo Coding Club
July 1, 2022 - August 19, 2025
Taught programming and electronics to students aged 5-18. Educated students on Python, JavaScript, game development using Unity C# and Lua, and machine learning concepts.
Software Engineer Intern at YUMEMI Inc.
April 1, 2021 - August 19, 2025
Developed a mobile Android application using Kotlin. Implemented a reactive front-end for a large codebase integrating Firebase API. Followed weekly Agile development cycles.
Translator (Short-term contract) at MOEROW
November 1, 2018 - August 19, 2025
Translated game text from Japanese to English in a high-paced environment. Communicated with the engineering team to work around technical limitations.

Education

Bachelor's Degree at International Christian University
April 1, 2018 - March 31, 2023
High School Diploma at Brooklyn Technical High School
September 1, 2012 - June 30, 2016
Bachelor's Degree at International Christian University
April 1, 2018 - March 31, 2023
Computer Science Major at International Christian University
April 1, 2018 - March 1, 2023

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Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Financial Services, Gaming, Education