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Yoshikazu Date

Yoshikazu Date

Tokyo

Summary

  • More than a decade work experience at major MNO. Good understanding on the requirement and the high-demand market culture.
  • 2 years senior management experience with a 60+ members team. Understand and respect on multi cultures.
  • Strong knowledge background across Mobile Core Network, Routing and IT.
  • Multi-language speaker, Good communication and presentation skills.


Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Regional Director, Pre-Sales

RAD
12.2022 - Current
  • Corroborate closely with local distributer to identify potential opportunities.
  • Promoted company and its products by giving dynamic presentations to customers.
  • Reported issues to higher management with relevant detail.
  • Attended weekly meetings to discuss and optimize strategies.

Section Head, RBSS Core Operations

Rakuten Mobile, Inc.
12.2020 - 11.2022
  • Managed a 60+ members team include Japanese and Indians.
  • Identified section KPIs and created measurement mechanism to track operations efficiency and recognize high-performing team members.
  • Conducted annual employee performance reviews to recognize achievements and identify areas needing improvement.
  • CR (mainly bugfix) & Release management for a huge container based in-house B2B BSS application.
  • Improved CI/CD pipeline to establish a safety and efficiency change process.
  • Created and maintained project documentation to establish operations framework and enable adherence to preset guidelines.
  • Delivered weekly project updates to management to enhance program visibility and promote improved project performance.

Project Manager, Platform Architecture

Rakuten Mobile, Inc.
11.2019 - 11.2020
  • Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for SD-WAN projects.
  • Monitored project performance to identify areas of improvement and make adjustments.
  • Coordinated with cross-functional teams to resolve project issues and mitigate risks.
  • Achieved project deadlines by coordinating with contractors to manage performance.

5G Core Engineer

Softbank, KK
04.2019 - 10.2019
  • Focus on global 5G core-network network construction based on utilization of BBIX infrastructure (Global PGw for local breakout)
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.

Project Manager, Global New Business Planning

Softbank, KK
10.2017 - 03.2019
  • Sought for seed company regarding 5G and IoT Market
  • Collaborated with KONE and Honeywell for a market-in smart building/elevator solution.
  • Collaborated with Ireland city console with a smart water solution and discussed with other potential oppotunites.
  • Monitored project performance to identify areas of improvement and make adjustments.
  • Coordinated with cross-functional teams to resolve project issues and mitigate risks.

Mobile Core Network Engineer

Softbank, KK
04.2013 - 09.2017
  • Deeply involved with 3G/4G/5G packet core network elements (SGSN, GGSN, MME, SPGW).
  • Deeply involved with International roaming service (BGw, DRA, DEA)

Education

Master of Science - Advanced Wireless Communications

The University of Electro-Communications
Tokyo
03.2013

Skills

  • Big Team Management
  • Pre-Sales
  • Project Management
  • Multi language speaker
  • Linux
  • K8s, Container
  • CI/CD pipeline
  • Jira/Confluence
  • BGP
  • DNS
  • Mobile Core Network

Timeline

Regional Director, Pre-Sales

RAD
12.2022 - Current

Section Head, RBSS Core Operations

Rakuten Mobile, Inc.
12.2020 - 11.2022

Project Manager, Platform Architecture

Rakuten Mobile, Inc.
11.2019 - 11.2020

5G Core Engineer

Softbank, KK
04.2019 - 10.2019

Project Manager, Global New Business Planning

Softbank, KK
10.2017 - 03.2019

Mobile Core Network Engineer

Softbank, KK
04.2013 - 09.2017

Master of Science - Advanced Wireless Communications

The University of Electro-Communications

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