Kazuya Nagai
Purmerend,Netherlands
Summary
Ambitious Computational Social Science honors student at the University of Amsterdam, with a strong academic record (8.1 GPA), due to graduate in summer 2026. Has hands-on experience working with companies such as AEB, Sigra, and USC. With over a decade of commitment to competitive tennis, I have honed a strong sense of discipline, resilience, and teamwork. Experience with Python, HTML, SQL, CSS to conduct machine learning, data visualizations, web scraping.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work history
Summer Intern
RYZE Consulting
Tokyo, Tokyo
2025.06 - Current
- Support executive search processes by researching and identifying high-potential candidates based on client needs
- Collaborate with consultants to develop and refine human sourcing strategies for global and technical roles
- Gaining exposure to cross-industry hiring practices and market intelligence in a bilingual, high-stakes environment
F&B assistant
Ku Kitchen and Bar
Amsterdam, Netherlands
2023.11 - Current
- Provided friendly, courteous service, maximising positive customer satisfaction ratings.
- Served high volumes of guests in fast-paced service environments with exceptional customer care.
Student Project Intern
University Sports Centre(USC) - Universum
Amsterdam, Netherlands
2024.09 - 2025.01
- Researched effects of physical exercise and academic performance through surveys.
- Collected data through web scraping
- Created different machine learning models such as RF and XGBoost
English Tutor
Edubal
Online
2024.07 - 2025.02
- Advised, criticised and encouraged students to develop abilities.
- Delivered quizzes and activities to track student comprehension.
- Taught study skills and learning accommodations to help struggling students resolve core issues impeding academic progress.
Retail sales associate
FairOnly
Zaandam, North Holland, The Netherlands
2024.08 - 2024.08
- Sold Formula 1 Merchandise
- Contributed to a fast-paced environment
- Managed high-demand sales operations
- Maintained excellent customer service
Student Project intern
Sigra
Amsterdam, Netherlands
2024.01 - 2024.06
- Used HTML, CSS, JavaScript
- Created a website for call-center professionals which streamlined their workflow and improved customer service.
- Conducted interviews, focus groups and surveys to analyze tools and features most in need.
Student Project Intern
AEB Amsterdam
Amsterdam, Netherlands
2023.09 - 2023.12
- Devised possible methods to promote positive waste disposal behavior.
- Analyzed waste management methods of large cities in Europe.
Waiter
Four Seasons Hotel at Tokyo Otemachi
Tokyo, Japan
2022.03 - 2023.08
- Experienced and learned the highest grade of food service and hospitality
- Increased ability to communicate in a highly professional environment in both English and Japanese.
TOEFL and IELTS English Tutor
BLAST English Academy
2022.06 - 2022.11
- Helped students to persevere through academic challenges, building self-confidence through encouragement and achievement.
- Advised, criticised and encouraged students to develop English proficience.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Computational Social Science
University of Amsterdam
Amsterdam 2023.09 -
IB Diploma Programme(DP) and Japanese National High School Curriculum -
Tokyo Metropolitan Kokusai High School
Tokyo, Japan 2019.04 - 2022.03
Skills
- Applying the scientific method, especially after completing the IBDP Extended Essay in Biology
- Foundational level programming(Python, SQL, HTML, CSS)
- IELTS - Overall 85
- TOEFL - My Best Score 117
Accomplishments
- Placed 2nd in Egg Drop Contest, Egg Drop Koshien, The Univeristy Tokyo School of Engineering, the Department of Systems Innovation, 2019, In collaboration with two other peers, I designed an egg protector to withstand a fall of 10 meters. We were judged on three criteria, time used, amount of paper used, and of course whether or not the egg survived the fall.
- Placed 1st in Consolation Draw of a Singles Tennis Tournament, 69th Jakarta japan Club Tennis Tournament, 2017, I had been playing tennis as a hobby since the age of 7. For this tournament, despite losing the first round to the first seed, I was able to claim 1st place the consolation draw.
Languages
English
Native
Japanese
Native
Timeline
Summer Intern
RYZE Consulting
2025.06 - Current
Student Project Intern
University Sports Centre(USC) - Universum
2024.09 - 2025.01
Retail sales associate
FairOnly
2024.08 - 2024.08
English Tutor
Edubal
2024.07 - 2025.02
Student Project intern
Sigra
2024.01 - 2024.06
F&B assistant
Ku Kitchen and Bar
2023.11 - Current
Student Project Intern
AEB Amsterdam
2023.09 - 2023.12
Bachelor of Science - Computational Social Science
University of Amsterdam
2023.09 -
TOEFL and IELTS English Tutor
BLAST English Academy
2022.06 - 2022.11
Waiter
Four Seasons Hotel at Tokyo Otemachi
2022.03 - 2023.08
IB Diploma Programme(DP) and Japanese National High School Curriculum -
Tokyo Metropolitan Kokusai High School
2019.04 - 2022.03