Top Talent like Shizuka are on Pangea

Pangea, a YC company, connects companies with fractional talent. Fractional hiring allows companies to move faster and work with more specialized talent, while giving talent more flexibility and independence. If you are talent open to fractional work, apply here. If you’re a company looking for high-quality fractional talent, learn more here.

Shizuka Yamashita

Product Designer
Full-stack Engineer
Los Angeles, CA, US
UI/UX Design
Adaptability
Collaboration
Available for hire fromNegotiable
Contracts
Aspiring Product Development Specialist with a focus on Engineering and Management Perspectives
International candidate from Japan with internship and diverse work experience across Japan, China, the U.S., and the Philippines. Skilled in programming, databases, and IT fundamentals with hands-on coding experience, while also developing strong interest and ability in upstream processes such as planning and requirements definition. By bridging technical expertise and strategic thinking, I aim to contribute to product development across both engineering and management perspectives. Experienced in the retail and food service industries, providing a well-rounded background.

Projects

My original web site

Using html/css and javaScript.

Work History

S

Project Intern - Product Development

SoraContributed to two new project proposals and supported their early-stage planning and development. Took on multiple responsibilities in a small team, primarily focusing on upstream tasks such as project planning and requirements definition, while preparing to expand into design and coding. Executed assignments with speed and adaptability to meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
B

Kitchen Staff

Burger KingJan 2019 - May 2019 • 5 mosPrepared food items accurately and efficiently while maintaining quality standards. Maintained focus and attention to detail during peak hours to support smooth operations.
U

Cashier

UNIQLOApr 2018 - May 2019 • 1 yr 2 mosProcessed customer transactions efficiently and accurately, exceeding checkout speed goals. Recognized as Top Newcomer of the Store for rapid improvement and strong performance.
K

Hall Staff

Kajiya BunzoApr 2018 - May 2019 • 1 yr 2 mosProcessed orders via POS system and coordinated with kitchen staff during peak hours. Handled payments accurately and ensured customer satisfaction in a fast-paced environment.

Education

T

Thomas Edison State University

Bachelor's degree, Computer Science2025 - 2026
U

UCLA Extension

Computer Programming, Computer Programming2025
A

Arizona State University

Bachelor's coursework in CS (Transferred to TESU), Computer Science2021 - 2023
G

Green River College

Coursework in CS (Credits transferred to ASU), Computer Science2019 - 2021

How Pangea Works

Effortlessly discover top talent

We've distilled the candidate search from endless hours down to just a few minutes. Using Pangea's AI-powered search tools, you can find top fractional talent able to take on your next project. Our system looks at your company's niche and your needs to find the perfect match faster than any traditional hiring platform.

Start working with talent today

The top talent on Pangea is ready to get started with you right now. You can message or hire a candidate right from their profile page and start assigning work as soon as they respond. And the best part? Pangea's fractional contract structure lets you start small and ramp up as your needs change, keeping your costs manageable and your team's capabliities flexible.

Track work and invoices in one place

Assign tasks, track progress, and complete invoices all on Pangea. We've combined every part of the hiring process into one platform to eliminate the miscommunication that's unavoidable on other freelance platforms. We even send out 1099s to your contractors at the end of the year!

Talk with a Talent Expert

Members of our team are available to help you speed through the hiring process.
Available Now
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Aspiring Product Development Specialist with a focus on Engineering and Management Perspectives
International candidate from Japan with internship and diverse work experience across Japan, China, the U.S., and the Philippines. Skilled in programming, databases, and IT fundamentals with hands-on coding experience, while also developing strong interest and ability in upstream processes such as planning and requirements definition. By bridging technical expertise and strategic thinking, I aim to contribute to product development across both engineering and management perspectives. Experienced in the retail and food service industries, providing a well-rounded background.

Talk with a Talent Expert

Members of our team are available to help you speed through the hiring process.
Available Now
Book a Call

Top Talent like Shizuka are on Pangea

Pangea, a YC company, connects companies with fractional talent. Fractional hiring allows companies to move faster and work with more specialized talent, while giving talent more flexibility and independence. If you are talent open to fractional work, apply here. If you’re a company looking for high-quality fractional talent, learn more here.

Shizuka Yamashita

Product Designer
Full-stack Engineer
Los Angeles, CA, US
UI/UX Design
Adaptability
Collaboration
Available for hire fromNegotiable
Contracts

Projects

My original web site

Using html/css and javaScript.

Work History

S

Project Intern - Product Development

SoraContributed to two new project proposals and supported their early-stage planning and development. Took on multiple responsibilities in a small team, primarily focusing on upstream tasks such as project planning and requirements definition, while preparing to expand into design and coding. Executed assignments with speed and adaptability to meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
B

Kitchen Staff

Burger KingJan 2019 - May 2019 • 5 mosPrepared food items accurately and efficiently while maintaining quality standards. Maintained focus and attention to detail during peak hours to support smooth operations.
U

Cashier

UNIQLOApr 2018 - May 2019 • 1 yr 2 mosProcessed customer transactions efficiently and accurately, exceeding checkout speed goals. Recognized as Top Newcomer of the Store for rapid improvement and strong performance.
K

Hall Staff

Kajiya BunzoApr 2018 - May 2019 • 1 yr 2 mosProcessed orders via POS system and coordinated with kitchen staff during peak hours. Handled payments accurately and ensured customer satisfaction in a fast-paced environment.

Education

T

Thomas Edison State University

Bachelor's degree, Computer Science2025 - 2026
U

UCLA Extension

Computer Programming, Computer Programming2025
A

Arizona State University

Bachelor's coursework in CS (Transferred to TESU), Computer Science2021 - 2023
G

Green River College

Coursework in CS (Credits transferred to ASU), Computer Science2019 - 2021

How Pangea Works

Effortlessly discover top talent

We've distilled the candidate search from endless hours down to just a few minutes. Using Pangea's AI-powered search tools, you can find top fractional talent able to take on your next project. Our system looks at your company's niche and your needs to find the perfect match faster than any traditional hiring platform.

Start working with talent today

The top talent on Pangea is ready to get started with you right now. You can message or hire a candidate right from their profile page and start assigning work as soon as they respond. And the best part? Pangea's fractional contract structure lets you start small and ramp up as your needs change, keeping your costs manageable and your team's capabliities flexible.

Track work and invoices in one place

Assign tasks, track progress, and complete invoices all on Pangea. We've combined every part of the hiring process into one platform to eliminate the miscommunication that's unavoidable on other freelance platforms. We even send out 1099s to your contractors at the end of the year!

Talk with a Talent Expert

Members of our team are available to help you speed through the hiring process.
Available Now
Book a Call
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