USA
20+
M.S., Computer Science, University of Michigan-Ann Arbor, USA
B.A., Mathematics, International Christian University, Japan
* Editor at ASCII Corporation, Tokyo (the former partner of Microsoft USA and Microsoft Press in Japan), starting as a translator, then as a technical editor.
* Co-planner and advisor of Japanese million-selling TV game “Derby Stallion” series (for family-computer, FC2, Windows, Sega Saturn, Sony PlayStation, PS2, Nitendo GameBoy). Now auditing officer at Parity Bit Co., Ltd
* Translator and Proofreader of numerous large translation projects, including Gaming Translation, Mobile Game Development-Manuals, Product/Service Descriptions, Help information and Game Training materials.
* He is also highly experienced in playing Real-Time Strategy Games such as StarCraft and Age of Empires 2.
* Translation and editing of various websites (Microsoft, MaKafee, etc.) in the field of Information Technology.
* Game Testing experience includes:
- Performed game testing prior to all releases and updates
- Evaluated game programs for flaws and issues
- Identified bugs and prepared reports for designers and management
- Assessed game and network functionality on a regular basis
- Assisted with online game monitoring as required
- Collated and analysed data to identify game issues and potential bugs
* Localization of various promotional videos (Intel, Microsoft, etc.)
* Localization of Dassault Systems’ PLM (ENOVIA, etc.)
* Advertising (apparel & Fashion in Italy)
* Website of Zegna (apparel & Fashion in Italy)
* Translated various books and manuals, as listed below:
- Wingz (RDB software) manuals
- Mastering MAKE (Prentice Hall, Toppan, Tokyo)
- Microsoft Office Running series and Step by Step series (Microsoft Press - ASCII and Nikkei BP, Tokyo)
- Guide to Computer Security
- Guide to Computer Forensics
- Web Security 2.0
* System Engineer, CAD System Development Group, TEC Soft&Service Co, Ltd. (Chiba, Japan)
* Systems Analyst, Digicomp Research Corporation (Ithaca, NY)
* Vice President, Enterprise Solution Development, Lycos Japan Inc. (Tokyo, Japan)
* Led a line of business to develop enterprise services from a general web portal company. Responsibility included building a new business model for the company.
* Chief Marketing Director, Marketing, SAS Institute Japan K.K. (Tokyo, Japan)
* Responsible for all marketing operations of SAS Japan. A member of the company’s Steering Committee.