Carson Nakagawara
Carson Nakagawara
education
education
UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON - Seattle, WA
UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON
Department of Human Centered Design & Engineering
Department of Human Centered Design & Engineering
Minor: Data Science
Minor: Data Science
Anticipated Graduation Date: June 2026
Anticipated Graduation Date: June 2026
Dean’s List: Fall '25, Spring ‘25, Winter ‘25, Fall ‘24,
Spring ‘24, Winter ‘24, Fall ‘23
Dean’s List: Fall '25, Spring ‘25, Winter ‘25, Fall ‘24,
Spring ‘24, Winter ‘24, Fall ‘23
experience
KINGSTON TECHNOLOGY - Fountain Valley, CA
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
Business Engineering & Operations Intern | Jun - Aug 2025
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 - Jun 2023
Managed communication and emotions of highly engaged players/parents
Developed instructional training regimen with a clear coaching methodology for mental/fundamental skill development
skills
skills
Design:
Product Design
Visual Design
Storyboarding
User Testing
Design Thinking
Storytelling
Typography
Prototyping
Design:
Product Design
Visual Design
Storyboarding
User Testing
Design Thinking
Storytelling
Typography
Prototyping
Software:
Figma
Python
Java
Javascript
R
HTML + CSS
PowerBI
Tableau
Excel
Power Automate
Software:
Figma
Python
Java
Javascript
R
HTML + CSS
PowerBI
Tableau
Excel
Power Automate
experience
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 - Jun 2023
Managed communication and emotions of highly engaged players/parents
Developed instructional training regimen with a clear coaching methodology for mental/fundamental skill development
projects
projects
UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON
UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON
Weatherbox | Mar - Jun 2024
Weatherbox | Mar - Jun 2024
Engineered a full-stack web application to enhance music discovery by generating unique Spotify playlists based on real-time weather data from any chosen location
Developed the application using Python to integrate OpenWeather and Spotify APIs, and built a custom, responsive user interface with HTML and CSS
Engineered a full-stack web application to enhance music discovery by generating unique Spotify playlists based on real-time weather data from any chosen location
Developed the application using Python to integrate OpenWeather and Spotify APIs, and built a custom, responsive user interface with HTML and CSS
UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON
UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON
Trailflow Hydration | Jan - Mar 2025
Trailflow Hydration | 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
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
UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON
UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON
Adaptable Home Project | Mar - Jun 2024
Adaptable Home Project | Mar - Jun 2024
Created a comprehensive architectural design for an accessible and visually appealing home that directly addressed the specific mobility challenges of clients with Multiple Sclerosis
Led the project from conception to final prototype, managing client interviews, research, and Figma design to ensure all features met strict accessibility standards while maintaining a modern aesthetic
Created a comprehensive architectural design for an accessible and visually appealing home that directly addressed the specific mobility challenges of clients with Multiple Sclerosis
Led the project from conception to final prototype, managing client interviews, research, and Figma design to ensure all features met strict accessibility standards while maintaining a modern aesthetic
leadership & honors
leadership & honors
2024 Vice President - UW Alpha Delta Phi
2024 UW IFC Chapter Officer of the Year Award
2022 Captain - Ballard High School Baseball
2022 Captain - Ballard High School Basketball
2024 Vice President - UW Alpha Delta Phi
2024 UW IFC Chapter Officer of the Year Award
2022 Captain - Ballard High School Baseball
2022 Captain - Ballard High School Basketball