Duane Uchida

Duane Uchida is an experienced professional in architecture and operations management with a robust career spanning multiple roles in notable companies. Currently serving as the Director of Operations at Native Technologies since January 2024, Duane previously held the position of Commercial Manager at Blue Stone Management from August 2018 to January 2025, overseeing business development and project management in Hawaii. As the Owner and Founder of Koa Woodcraft Hawaii from 2008 to 2020, Duane developed Koawoodcraft.com. Prior experiences include Project Architect at KYA Design Group, where Duane led teams on high-profile transit station projects, and Adjunct Professor at Chaminade University, where Duane taught 3-D Design Studio. Duane's earlier role as Project Designer at Kober Hanssen Mitchell Architects involved managing design services for significant projects. Duane holds a Bachelor of Architecture from the University of Hawaii at Manoa and participated in professional education at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.