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Sotaro Ichii

Hi, I'm Sotaro

Statistics Student & Developer

Passionate about building innovative applications and exploring cutting-edge technologies. Currently studying at the University of California, Berkeley and creating impactful solutions.

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01 · About

About Me

I'm a dedicated Statistics student at the University of California, Berkeley with a passion for creating meaningful applications that solve real-world problems. My journey in technology has been driven by curiosity and a desire to make a positive impact through code.

From launching web applications to participating in business competitions, I've developed a diverse skill set that combines technical expertise with business acumen. I believe in continuous learning and pushing the boundaries of what's possible with technology.

Skills

ReactNext.jsTypeScriptTailwind CSSNode.jsFirebasePythonGitAWSClaude API

What I Do

  • Full-stack web development
  • Mobile app development
  • UI/UX design
  • Business strategy & innovation
02 · Work

Featured Projects

IDEAVALU Launch

A launch community where Japanese indie developers, student builders, AI creators, and early-stage startups can showcase products, receive feedback, and connect with early users. As Co-founder and Product Lead, I led product direction, full-stack development, retention, and growth—building rankings, Boosts, comments, social feeds, real-time DMs, articles, weekly digests, and more.

~86

Registered users

As of Jun 18, 2026

56

Launched products

As of Jun 18, 2026

10,000+

X impressions

Next.js 14React 18TypeScriptTailwind CSSSupabasePostgreSQLResendVercel

IDEAVALU Generator

A SaaS that generates 3 AI-scored business ideas based on your skills, network, and capital. Pro analysis auto-generates competitor analysis and market size reports.

Next.jsTypeScriptSupabaseClaude APIStripeVercel

Hyuggelys

A modern web application featuring cutting-edge frontend technologies and backend APIs — built for speed and usability.

ReactNext.jsTypeScriptTailwind CSS

Musashi

A college class search platform for Japanese students in the U.S. Built with React, Firebase, and Stripe.

ReactFirebaseStripeTypeScript

Ichi Vintage

An online vintage clothing store selling curated U.S. fashion. Managed inventory, marketing, and operations end-to-end.

E-commerceMarketingOperations

OCC Business Contest

Placed top 5 in OCC's pitch competition. Presented an innovative men's hygiene product prototype to a panel of judges.

BusinessPitchInnovation
03 · Experience

Internship Experience

Backend Engineer Intern

Gogentic AI

Worked as a Backend Engineer Intern at Gogentic AI, contributing to the development of AI-powered solutions. Gained hands-on experience with modern backend technologies and cloud infrastructure.

Collaborated with the engineering team to build scalable backend services and APIs, while learning industry best practices for software development and deployment.

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Key Responsibilities

  • Developed and maintained backend APIs and services
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams on AI/ML integration
  • Implemented cloud infrastructure and deployment solutions
  • Participated in code reviews and agile development processes

Technologies Used

PythonNode.jsAWSDockerGitREST APIs
04 · Contact

Let's Connect

I'm always interested in new opportunities and collaborations. Feel free to reach out if you'd like to work together or just say hello!

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