Jason Nakamura has a diverse work experience spanning multiple industries. Jason currently works as a Staff Software Engineer at MasterClass since March 2022. Prior to this, they worked as a Principal Software Engineer at ApplyBoard from November 2021 to March 2022.
In terms of their previous roles, Jason held the position of Lead Software Engineer at Manulife from July 2020 to November 2021, where they focused on cloud and cloud-native adoption. Before that, they were a Principal Software Engineer at Gore Mutual Insurance from October 2018 to July 2020, leading teams through a technology transformation.
Jason also has experience in engineering training and coaching. Jason worked as the Director of Engineering Transformation at Manulife from February 2018 to October 2018, where they developed and delivered content on modern technologies. Additionally, they served as a Solution Architect and Development Consultant at Manulife from March 2010 to April 2013.
Earlier in their career, Jason worked as a Professional Services Consultant at Dassault Systemes from October 2004 to August 2006, where they specialized in pre-sales and implementation support. Jason also worked as a Systems Engineer at Volvo Construction Equipment from April 2001 to October 2004.
Outside of their technical roles, Jason has pursued other interests. Jason worked as an Ayurvedic Health Counsellor at jaynak.ca, starting in June 2018. Jason also trained and certified as a Yoga Teacher in 2014 and has been teaching yoga classes since then. Additionally, they are an author and has published two novels.
Overall, Jason Nakamura has a well-rounded work experience, with a focus on software engineering, cloud adoption, training, and coaching.
Jason Nakamura attended the University of Toronto from 1997 to 2001, where they received a Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.) degree in Computer Engineering. In 2014, they attended the Kripalu School of Yoga & Ayurveda and obtained a certification as a Certified Kripalu Yoga Teacher. Later in 2018, they continued their education at the same institution and became an Ayurvedic Health Counsellor, specializing in Health and Wellness, General. Jason also holds certifications as a Certified Ayurvedic Health Counsellor and a Certified Kripalu Yoga Teacher, both obtained from the Kripalu Center for Yoga & Health in June of the respective years.
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