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David Flanik

Product Development

Tokyo

Summary

Bilingual (EN/JP) product-focused developer with hands-on engineering experience across frontend and backend systems. Proven ability to debug, build, and ship tools that support internal teams and customers. Skilled in Python, React, SQL, and API-based platforms. Passionate about solving real problems through code and technical empathy.

Overview

years of professional experience

2021

years of post-secondary education

Work History

Technical Product Developer / Engineering Support

Rakuten Symphony

06.2022 - Current

Built and deployed a React + TypeScript UI to visualize real-time execution logs, eliminating the need for CLI access and saving developer support hours
Investigated and resolved execution failure patterns using SQL, logs, and Python scripts - improving success rates to over 99%
Collaborated with engineering teams to deliver features and fixes across 16+ sprints, using agile and JIRA workflows
Created dashboards and tooling using JQL, Python, and internal APIs to monitor execution status and QA bottlenecks
Acted as a bridge between customer-facing teams and developers, translating reported issues into technical solutions

IT Project Management (PMO)

Mitsubishi Fuso (Contract)

08.2021 - 06.2022

Oversaw the deployment of 4 SAP-integrated apps into FORCE DMS system
Facilitated coordination between international vendors, engineers, and stakeholders
Supported bug tracking, reporting, and translation for engineering and QA
Contributed in full Japanese-language team environments (JLPT N1)

Education

Master's - International Business

Rikkyo University

Bachelor of Science - Computer Science and Engineering

Arizona State University

Web Development Bootcamp - undefined

LeWagon

Bachelor of Arts - English (TESOL focus)

Kent State University

Cleveland, USA

Skills

Product Management
Agile Methodologies
Cross-functional Collaboration
User Experience (UX) Design
Data Analysis & A/B Testing
Technical Product Development
Stakeholder Management

User-Generated Content (UGC)
Python
TypeScript
JavaScript (ES6)
React
HTML

Websites

https://github.com/DaveBFlanikJr

Projects

Leetcode Bot - Python: Automates daily LeetCode problem retrieval, pushes to GitHub, and formats Markdown solutions. Demonstrates API use, automation, and CI workflows.

Link: https://github.com/DaveBFlanikJr/leetcode-bot

BFS Maze Solver - C++ / Python : Implements breadth-first search (BFS) for solving grid-based mazes and visualizing shortest path. Highlights algorithm understanding and problem-solving.

Link: https://github.com/DaveBFlanikJr/bfs_lab

Carearound - Ruby on Rails: Carearound is a mobile app which helps you find a Japanese alternative to your favorite cosmetic products from back home here in Japan through community contributions!

Link: https://github.com/DaveBFlanikJr/rails-carearound

Jedi Master Class - Ruby on Rails: A website for a padawan (learner) to connect with a Master (teacher) and learn or teach some of your favorite skills found in the Starwars universe!

Link: https://github.com/DaveBFlanikJr/rails-jedi-master-class