Kevin Kodama Jeopardy Profile: Age, Job, Family, Stats
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Kevin Kodama Jeopardy Contestant Profile
Kevin Kodama is a Seattle-based software engineer, writer, and creative technologist who blends technical expertise with a passion for storytelling, music, and speculative fiction. Currently working as a Software Engineer at Dell, he focuses on systems engineering and web development while also pursuing a wide range of personal projects that explore the intersection of technology, culture, and human connection. With professional skills spanning full-stack development and data visualization, Kodama has built applications using modern technologies such as MongoDB, Express.js, React, Node.js, and Tailwind CSS.
Beyond his engineering career, Kodama is deeply engaged in creative writing and cultural commentary. He is the founder and editor of Synthesized Sunsets, a science fiction and fantasy magazine that explores speculative ideas through a romantic and emotional lens. His writing frequently examines themes such as the future of science fiction, the sociology of pop music fandom, nostalgia, memory, adventure narratives, and the cultural impact of media. His work reflects a strong interest in explaining complex ideas in accessible ways while exploring how technology, art, and storytelling shape modern life.
Kodama’s creative and technical interests often overlap in his project work. He developed the Popheads Chart, a full-stack application that scrapes and visualizes music listening data from the Popheads subreddit. Other projects include a website for a university quizbowl organization and a large-scale data visualization of the fantasy web novel The Wandering Inn using R, Shiny, and data science tools. His personal website itself was built using SvelteKit, Tailwind CSS, and TypeScript, reflecting his hands-on approach to modern web technologies.
Originally from the United States and now based in Seattle, Washington, Kodama describes himself as someone who enjoys writing about web development, pop music, speculative fiction, and human connection. His work consistently highlights a curiosity about how people relate to stories, technology, and each other. In early 2026, he announced that he would be appearing as a contestant on Jeopardy!, bringing his wide-ranging knowledge and intellectual curiosity to the iconic quiz show.
| Field | Details |
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| Name | Kevin Kodama |
| Location and Residence | Seattle, Washington, United States |
| Profession and Jobs | Software Engineer at Dell; Systems Engineer; Web Developer; Writer; Founder and Editor of Synthesized Sunsets magazine |
| Gender and Sex | Male |
| Age and Date of Birth | |
| Nationality and Ethnicity | American; likely Japanese-American (based on surname) |
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| Biography and More Details | Seattle-based software engineer and writer focused on web development, pop music, and speculative fiction. Creator of the sci-fi and fantasy magazine Synthesized Sunsets. Built multiple technical projects including the Popheads Chart full-stack music data app, a quizbowl organization website, and a large-scale data visualization of The Wandering Inn. Writes essays on science fiction, literary themes, pop culture, fandom sociology, nostalgia, and storytelling. Personal website built with SvelteKit, Tailwind CSS, and TypeScript. Appeared as a Jeopardy! contestant in February 2026. Contact: he***@ke*********.com. |
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Kevin Kodama Jeopardy Results
| Wednesday, 25 February 2026 | Returning Champion Final Score: $TBC Round 2 Score: $TBC Round 1 Score: $TBC | Kevin Kodama Seattle, Washington Software Engineer Final Score: $TBC Round 2 Score: $TBC Round 1 Score: $TBC | Lauren Vincent Boston, Massachusetts Grant Writer Final Score: $TBC Round 2 Score: $TBC Round 1 Score: $TBC |