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
Tokyo03.2013
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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