Emma Deas Kumasaka

Emma Deas Kumasaka is a Software Engineering Manager and former Full Stack Engineer at RepairPal, with a career that includes diverse roles in technology and research. Prior experience includes positions as a Recruiting Coordinator and Office Administrator at Womply, where Emma managed interview processes, and as a Mapping Technician at Cruise Automation, where responsibilities included training and quality assurance for autonomous vehicle mapping. Emma's earlier roles include a GIS Technician at Evari GIS Consulting, supporting energy efficiency projects, and a Field Intern at the City of Walnut Creek, conducting trail evaluations. Emma also served as a Research Assistant at the U.S. Geological Survey, focusing on the effects of endocrine disruptors on zebrafish. Educational qualifications include a Bachelor of Science in Ecology, Evolution, and Population Biology from the University of Washington and an immersive full-stack web development program at App Academy with less than a 3% acceptance rate.