Carson Nakagawara
education
GEORGIA TECH - Atlanta, GA
Aug 2026 - Current
M.S. Human-Computer Interaction
Track: Interactive Computing
UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON - Seattle, WA
Sep 2022 - Jun 2026
Department of Human Centered Design & Engineering
Minor: Data Science
9 Quarter Dean's List Recipient
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experience
OPPENHEIMER & CO - Bellevue, WA
Research Analyst Intern | May - Jul 2026
Analyzed mutual fund performance data via Morningstar, building reports for stakeholders and advisors.
Completed digitization and indexing of client documentation, improving internal data access efficiency.
KINGSTON TECHNOLOGY - Fountain Valley, CA
Business Engineering & Operations Intern | Jun - Aug 2025
Developed a PowerBI model to reconcile ~$5 billion in annual inventory with AWS, validating the email scraper’s program logic with 100% accuracy.
Managed order fulfillment for the $200M+ Embedded business.
Presented weekly research to executive management to guide supplier engagements and business decision-making
Constructed an automation system using Microsoft Power. Automate, Excel, and DAX formulas to centralize a workflow between Sales and Management.
UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON - Seattle, WA
Undergraduate Research Assistant | Jun - Dec 2024
Collaborated with children (7-11 years old) as design partners to create new technologies, using methods such as cooperative inquiry, sticky note critiques, and prototyping with diverse materials.
Partnered with organizations to develop and evaluate educational technologies tailored to children’s needs.
BANANA REPUBLIC - Seattle, WA
Stock Associate | May - Oct 2024
Received, processed, and organized 200+ weekly incoming shipments.
Maintained 90%+ inventory accuracy and stockroom organization for easy access/retrieval.
SEATTLE MARINERS - Seattle, WA
Guest Experience Host | Jun - Sep 2023
Worked on a team facilitating the entrance/experience of 40,000 attendees.
Managed Guest Experience desk, interacting with a wide range of fans including guests with disabilities and communicating to effectively address customer questions and concerns.
CITY BASEBALL ACADEMY - Seattle, WA
10U Head Baseball Coach| Feb - Jul 2023
Managed communication and emotions of highly engaged players and parents
Developed instructional training regimen with a clear coaching methodology for mental and fundamental skill development
skills
Technical:
Python
C++
HTML
CSS
R
Java
Javascript
Figma
PowerBI
Tableau
Excel
Power Automate
Qualtrics
Design:
Wireframing
Rapid Prototyping
Journey Mapping
User Flows
User-Centered Design
3D Modeling
Research:
User Interviews
Surveys
Field Research
Participatory Design
Usability Testing
Contextual Inquiry
Market Research
projects
OneTrust - Sponsored Project
Atlanta, GA | Aug 2026 - Ongoing
Developing a framework to balance AI automation with human oversight by evaluating AI governance workflows and systems.
Corresi - Sponsored Project
Seattle, WA | Mar - Jun 2026
Conducted 9 user interviews to identify legal literacy barriers, synthesizing insights into user journey maps and 50+ wireframes to streamline the class-action filing workflow.
Designed and tested high-fidelity mobile features (AI chatbot, issue-reporting log, community hub), completing usability testing and accessibility reviews to meet industry standards.
Sleevestat
University of Washington | Mar 2026
Identified tracking inaccuracies for bodyweight exercises with commercial wearables, engineering an Arduino compression sleeve with C++ auto-calibration to baseline joint angles and track rep depth in real time.
Created a compact 2-part PLA enclosure in Autodesk Fusion to house hand-soldered circuitry and a 7-segment display for live visual feedback during training.
Trailflow Hydration
University of Washington | Jan - Mar 2025
Designed a high-fidelity mobile app prototype in Figma to improve trail accessibility and safety by helping users easily locate water fountains along a 27-mile trail.
Led the user-centered design process, conducting field research and user interviews to define core features and user flows that directly addressed the needs of runners and cyclists.