James Yamada
Founding AEC Integrations Engineer
Salem, Massachusetts, United States
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Top SchoolJames Yamada is a Senior Full Stack Software Engineer and former Lead Software Architect with 11 years of experience designing interactive, multidisciplinary systems that blend web, 3D modeling, and media production. He has led high-profile projects—from the Museum of the Future interactive wall to a streamflow scenario modeler for Colorado River discourse—and built production tools that translate complex domain expertise (hydrology, dentistry, architecture) into usable software. Comfortable across C#, JavaScript, Python, Node.js, WebGL and Unity, he excels at turning physical-digital requirements into deployable products and client-facing configurators that drive sales and engagement. Trained at Harvard GSD and versed in computational design, he often bridges research and practice, moving prototypes into scalable web and desktop solutions. Based in Salem, MA, he combines craft-level UI/UX sensibilities with systems thinking and stakeholder-led product strategy.
12 years of coding experience
12 years of employment as a software developer
Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch.) Minor in Planning and Public Policy Management, Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch.) Minor in Planning and Public Policy Management at University of OregonMaster in Design Studies (Concentrations in: Art, Design, and Public Domain / Technology), Master in Design Studies (Concentrations in: Art, Design, and Public Domain / Technology) at Harvard University Graduate School of DesignGithub contributions (5)
jimothy001/GrayScottPerlin
Dec 2022 - Jul 2025
Contributions:1 release, 20 pushes, 2 branches in 2 years 8 months
jimothy001/codelab-tutorial
Oct 2025 - Oct 2025
Contributions:4 pushes in 1 day
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