Vancouver inlet surrounded by forests and mountains

Vancouver, BC

Hi, I'm Kaori.

I'm a full-stack developer with a background in hardware engineering. I enjoy solving problems and building thoughtful, reliable web applications.

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01 — ABOUT ME

Different layers. One point of view.

Portrait of Kaori
THE PERSON BEHIND THE CODE

My foundation in hardware engineering taught me to understand how every part of a system contributes to the whole.

Working across the product development lifecycle from requirements and prototyping to testing and refinement strengthened my ability to break down complex problems and follow details through to a reliable result.

I bring that same systematic approach to software development, balancing thoughtful implementation with clear communication, collaborative problem-solving, and a focus on applications that feel dependable and easy to use.

Interface

TypeScript · React · Next.js · SCSS

Systems

Node.js · REST · PHP

Data & Workflow

PostgreSQL · MySQL · Git · WordPress

02 — SELECTED WORK

Built with purpose.

A selection of projects highlighting practical problem-solving, thoughtful implementation, and attention to detail.

Personal portfolio homepage featuring a full-screen hero image, introductory headline, and navigation menu.
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Personal Portfolio

A responsive portfolio built with Next.js, TypeScript, and headless WordPress, featuring dynamic project pages, interactive animations, and an editorial-inspired design.

  • ACF
  • Next.js
  • SCSS
  • TypeScript
  • WordPress
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BCIT Cafe homepage displayed on desktop, featuring the hero section with its main heading and navigation.
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BCIT Café

Custom WordPress and WooCommerce café website with interactive product customization.

  • JavaScript
  • Jira
  • PHP
  • WooCommerce
  • WordPress
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Movie Database homepage displayed on desktop, featuring a movie hero section, category navigation, and movie listings.
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Movie Database

A React-based movie discovery application powered by the TMDB API, featuring category browsing, detailed movie information, and a favorites feature.

  • JavaScript
  • react
  • react-router
  • tailwind-css
  • tmdb-api
  • vite
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Open to new opportunities

Let's build something meaningful together.

Looking forward to contributing to a team that values thoughtful engineering, collaboration, and continuous learning.