I'm B-Hash,
a full stack developer
My name is Brian 'B-Hash' Hayashi. I'm a full stack software engineer who leans frontend, based out of Los Angeles. I've spent the past couple of years working as the founding engineer at a start-up called StartPlaying.
As a founding engineer, I got to set up a lot of the foundations for the codebase and designed many of the components and pages. I still have a soft spot for design and I love collaborating with designers and product teams to make a feature come to life! (It also probably helps that my wife is a product designer).
Most of my experience is in web development with JavaScript or more specifically TypeScript. I've built various apps using React, NextJS, GraphQL, Prisma, PostgreSQL, and MongoDB.
Recently Published
Why Networking Matters Beyond the Job Search
People often talk about networking in a professional context, but I prefer to think about it as building new friendships. Having a broad, diverse network is valuable for more than simply getting hired.
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Why the Problem Matters More than the Solution
In the world of tech startups, it's easy to get excited about an innovative solution. However the real key to success lies not in the solution, but in accurately defining the problem.
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How to Influence the Product Development Process as a Software Engineer
As an individual contributor (IC) software engineer in an early stage tech start-up, you have the opportunity to exert influence on the product development process in several ways.
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5 Pros and Cons of Joining an Early Stage Start-Up
Working at an early stage tech start-up offers a one-of-a-kind experience that can be both fulfilling and, at times, frustrating. You'll have the chance to wear multiple hats, take ownership of the product and company, and become part of a tight-knit team. However, you may also encounter role ambiguity, a lack of structure, and the risk of the project not taking off.
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