Shunsuke Kano

Full Stack Blockchain Software Engineer

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About

I am an exceptionally professional Full Stack Blockchain Software Engineer with over 8 years of comprehensive experience in software development. My primary expertise lies in Full Stack Development, harnessing the capabilities of JavaScript, TypeScript, React, Next.js, Node.js, Express.js, and Python. I am adept in integrating Headless CMS solutions and crafting intuitive UI/UX designs. Further bolstering my technical acumen is a profound understanding of blockchain technologies, including the development of Solidity Smart Contracts, Web3 integrations, utilization of third-party SDKs, NFT frameworks, and IPFS implementations.

I am a highly skilled professional with a successful track record in leadership and management roles, excelling in communication, critical thinking, and various other skills. Known for my punctuality, patience, and reliability, I am dedicated to achieving results and adeptly handling difficult situations.

Skills

Languages:: JavaScript, TypeScript, Python, PHP, Java, Solidity, Go, Shell, HTML5/CSS3
Frameworks/Technologies:: React, Next.js, Node.js, Express.js, Web3.js, Vue.js, Nuxt.js, Tailwind CSS, Django, Flask, Prisma, MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB
CMS:: Strapi, PayloadCMS, WordPress, Prismic, Shopify, Ghost, Hubspot, Craft CMS
Other:: Agile, Git, Docker, AWS, GCP, Digital Ocean, Vercel, Netlify, REST API, GraphQL, Apollo Client, CI/CD, IPFS
Design:: Photoshop, Illustrator, Figma, XD, Premiere Pro, After Effects

Work

Full Stack Development Manager at Bold Internet Solutions

Toronto Canada

January 2018 - Present (6 years 3 months)

Developing websites & apps, managing updates, full-stack development, improving SEO/accessibility performance, and managing social media and digital marketing strategies for clients

Led Full Stack development for projects with a pharmaceutical client, significantly boosting US market sales from $7,000 to $8 million in three years
Developed a proprietary application, streamlining customer transactions duration from 3 hours to just 10 minutes and enhancing operational efficiency for a custom canoe business
Launched a new e-commerce venture, handling product design, full-stack development, and marketing, which yielded $150,000 in sales in its inaugural month and collaborated with CBC, The Tragically Hip, Hudson's Bay, and Indigenous designer Patrick Hunter
Established Headless CMS with React/Next.js and REST API with Django as the new standard technologies
Contributed an instrumental role in obtaining Canadian government accessibility approval for clients' platforms

Web Developer at CanPacific College

Toronto Canada

Nov 2017 - Dec 2017 / Contract Part-time (2 months)

Developed websites using PHP, JavaScript, MySQL, HTML5/CSS3; managed CMS, designed graphic materials, and planned & managed digital marketing

Digital Marketing Coordinator at IDOM Inc.

Tokyo Japan

May 2016 - September 2017 (1 year 5 months)

Managed & developed E-commerce and retail store websites; planned marketing strategies
Achieved a record of 10 used-car sales in a month and a maximum monthly gross sales of approximately $40,000

Co-Owner and Web Development Director

Miyagi Japan

April 2013 - March 2016 (3 years)

Started company with 3 employees due to passion for web dev; developed websites/CMS using PHP, JavaScript, MySQL; improved SEO/content marketing; consulted clients to run online biz smoothly

Latest Project

PREempt Disinfectants

PREempt Disinfectants website project is a web-based platform that offers a range of disinfectant products specifically designed for use in salons and spas. The disinfectants are powered by Accelerated Hydrogen Peroxide, a powerful and effective disinfectant that provides superior results compared to other traditional disinfectant methods.

More Projects

TO Foodie AI App

TO Foodie AI is a sophisticated artificial intelligence application designed with food enthusiasts in mind. Built using the robust Next.js framework and powered by OpenAI's ChatGPT API, this app combines the ease of conversational AI with the rich culinary scene of Toronto.

Text NFT Generator dApp

The NFT Text Generator project seeks to introduce a unique and innovative way of creating Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs) on the Ethereum blockchain. The primary goal is to simplify the process of creating NFTs by allowing users to generate them using text.

Voting System on Blockchain

This voting system is a decentralized voting platform based on the Ethereum blockchain, which comes with the Truffle framework and tested on Ganache local network. It allows the creation of proposals and voting on them using ERC20 tokens for authentication.

SHYIELD Disinfectants

SHYIELD Disinfectants website project is a web-based platform that offers the first Health Canada-registered disinfectant for use in cannabis facilities, ensuring compliance and the safety of staff and yield. I built the backend and frontend of the website using Next.js, with WordPress and Prismic as the headless CMS. As a full-stack developer for this project, I mainly refined and set up the backend pipeline to ensure the smooth and efficient operation of the platform and collaborated with developers from other agencies.

Prevention Disinfectants

Prevention Disinfectants website project is a web-based platform that provides high-level infection prevention solutions for spas and salons. The disinfectants deliver a 1-minute kill time against viruses, bacteria, and fungi, providing superior results compared to other traditional disinfectant methods.

Canada Canoe Paddles

Canada Canoe Paddles.ca project is an e-commerce platform that offers a range of beautifully designed canoe paddles featuring Canadian themes and iconic names, including the CBC, The Tragically Hip, Hudson's Bay Company, and more. The platform was created using Shopify and ships products to customers all over the world.

Langford Canoe Online Store

Langford Canoe Online Store project is an e-commerce platform that offers a range of beautifully designed and handcrafted cedar canvas canoes. As Canada's oldest canoe company, Langford has been designing and manufacturing canoes for over 75 years. The platform was created using Shopify and ships products to customers all over the world.

PREempt is All You Need

PREempt Disinfectants PREempt is All You Need project is a web-based platform that provides a comprehensive solution for combating the spread of COVID-19 and other infections in businesses. The disinfectants are designed to protect clients and businesses while also ensuring the safety of staff from germs and potential infections. PREempt disinfectants are effective in killing a range of viruses and bacteria, including Coronavirus, Hepatitis B & C, Influenza, Herpes, and HIV.

NoNO Inc

NoNO Inc. website is a web-based platform that announces the research and development of pharmaceuticals for the treatment of common health disorders with unmet needs, including acute ischemic stroke. The platform was created using WordPress on AWS and features video compression to load pages smoothly.

The Digital Magazine

Digital Magazine website for the best product and gadget reviews project is a personal web-based platform that offers a comprehensive collection of product and gadget reviews. The platform aims to provide users with a reliable source of information when making purchasing decisions. The platform was created using Next.js for the frontend, and WordPress integrated with GraphQL API for the backend.

Rejuvenate Disinfectants

Rejuvenate Disinfectants website project was a web-based platform that offered salon spa disinfectants. As a full-stack developer for this project, I created websites for the platform using WordPress and an old website using Hubspot. Additionally, my role involved shooting and editing videos to demonstrate the effectiveness of disinfectants and their ease of use.

PREempt French Website

PREempt is a leading brand in the salon and spa disinfectant industry, providing innovative, safe, and effective products that meet the highest standards for disinfection. The goal of this project is to create a French website for PREempt using the Hubspot platform, which will help the company to expand its reach in the French-speaking market.

RestorOx Disinfectants

RestorOx Disinfectants website project was a web-based platform that offered a comprehensive solution for disinfecting and cleaning surfaces. As a full-stack developer for this project, my role involved creating websites for the platform using WordPress for both the US and Canada. Additionally, I managed the server setup to ensure that the platform was reliable and efficient.

Peroxigard Disinfectants

Peroxigard Disinfectants website project was a web-based platform that offered a comprehensive solution for cleaning, disinfecting, and deodorizing surfaces in one step and in just 1 minute, without the need for dilution or activation. As a full-stack developer for this project, my role involved creating websites for the platform using WordPress for both the US and Canada. Additionally, I managed the server setup to ensure that the platform was reliable and efficient.

Virox Technologies

Virox Technologies is a pioneering company dedicated to engineering advanced disinfectant chemistries, with a mission to deliver the safest, most effective, and environmentally conscious disinfectants to the world. The company has been on the leading edge of innovation, creating potent disinfectant products effective against a wide array of pathogens, including viruses, bacteria, and fungi.

Education

York University, Toronto Canada

Blockchain Development Certificate, 2023

Grade: GPA 3.97/4.0

Gained expertise in blockchain solutions, designing decentralized applications, and working with various consensus mechanisms and platforms. The acquired skills were applied to design nodes, blockchain instances, and applications for public and private blockchains across multiple sectors.

Collaborated with a Toronto start-up to develop a Text NFT Generator as a unique approach to create Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs) on the Ethereum blockchain. The generator's primary function is to facilitate the tokenization of unique text pieces, thereby simplifying the NFT creation process.

Skills: Solidity, Remix IDE, Web3.js, Ethereum Networks, Golang, Hyperledger Fabric, Node.js, Express.js, React.js, Truffle, Ganache, C++, GCP, Agile Project Management

Keio University, Tokyo Japan

Bachelor of Laws - LLB, 2011 - 2016 — Business Administration, Financial Theory, and Statistics

CanPacific College, Toronto Canada

Diploma, Business Communication, 2017