Takuya Hirakuri
CEO
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Takuya Hirakuri
平栗 拓也
CEO
Born in 1970. After graduating from the Department of Administrative Engineering, Keio University, Hirakuri was involved in the formulation of Mitsubishi Corporation's IT strategy, later participating in the launch of two internal ventures: a consulting firm and iVision Shanghai. Following work with the International Institute for Strategic Studies, a subsidiary in Brazil, and in the company's business planning department, Hirakuri assumed the position of head of digital strategy in April 2019 and today leads Mitsubishi Corporation's DX initiatives.
Goals
Our company's goal is achieving an unparalleled approach to big business around the world through enterprise digital platforms. Leveraging over 100 business models internal to the Mitsubishi Corporation group of companies and using an open thought process, we are building a platform that incorporates AI, IoT, and other digital technologies. Launching this platform laterally across the organization allows us to contribute to the improvement of value throughout various industries, and help Mitsubishi Corporation evolve in the digital space. We look forward to applications from candidates interested in developing bold new business models in an open-ended and creative fashion.
Takuya Oohata
COO
Takuya Oohata
大畑 琢哉
COO
Born in 1980. After graduating from the the University of Tokyo Department of PhysicsDepartment of Physics, the University of Tokyo, engaged in cutting-edge R&D and MOT in the networking division of a major high-tech company. Went on to work for a startup that successfully exited with an IPO, where he was responsible for business strategy and platform analysis and planning.Then, at a startup that had successfully exited with an IPO, was responsible for business strategy and platform analysis and planning. Since joining Mitsubishi Corporation in 2016, has been engaged in group-wide DX by utilizing AI, IoT, and other cutting-edge technologies.
Goals
By leveraging a variety of use cases that involve the connections between the Mitsubishi Corporation's diverse business domains, we are developing new business initiatives that fuse the real with the digital and building an enterprise digital platform. Amidst global geopolitical and economic changes and the emergence of Big Tech, as exemplified by GAFA, a wide range of industries and organizations are being called on to transform digitally. Let's work together, driven by lofty ambitions and passion, to make an impact on the world. We believe we are uniquely positioned to offer a context and opportunities to make that happen.
Rei Kubonaga
CTO
Rei Kubonaga
久保長 礼
CTO
A 2010 graduate of Kyoto University (specializing in mathematics and probability theory). The third member hired by the company Wantedly. Worked as backend engineer and mobile engineer, with one of his apps being selected in 2014 for Apple's best apps. Later, as an executive officer of Wantedly, went on to become project manager for a project involvingto handle project management involving the use of machine learning, and was involved in the company's public offering.
Goals
MC Digital utilizes its five-point value system to maximize customer value and aid the growth of our employees. I am particularly fond of the "Constantly challenge yourself" value, and feel enthusiastic about developing products, businesses, and organizations that allow our teams to challenge themselves in an ongoing fashion. I am looking forward to engaging in exciting new projects with everyone.
Feras Yasin
Designer
Feras Yasin
弥真 フィラース
Designer
Born in Kuwait in 1984. Studied graphic design at the School of Visual Arts in New York City. After working with a web production company, joined Wantedly in 2013, handling all aspects of its design as the company's sole designer. In 2016, went independent as a freelance designer, supporting a range of companies and startups with service development. Joined MC Digital in December 2019.
Goals
There are many areas in which we can achieve greater convenience and efficiency by bringing digital technology and flexible thinking. My goal is to create services and platforms that become so commonplace as to make people think, "How could we live without these?"
Adam Moore
Software Engineer
Adam Moore
アダム・ムアー
Software Engineer
A native of Australia. In addition to developing promotional signage for Nike (an interactive design project allowing for customizing a design via the web), developed full-stack interactive content for Shue Uemura and other brands. The content he has developed has been exhibited at NTT ICC; the 21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art, Kanazawa; G8; and Ginza Graphic Gallery. In particular, he excels at developing interactive content. Graduated from the University of Adelaide with a degree in biotechnology in 2005.
Goals
Thus far, I have largely focused on developing interactive services that revolve around the use of data. This involves incorporating a design that gives users a holistic perspective, then creating a system that lets users explore the specific data they are interested in. This allows them to obtain deeper insights. Using the new team we've formed at MC Digital and leveraging our respective strengths, we are moving forward with using AI to drive business decisions within the Mitsubishi Corporation group of companies.
Yuni Sonoda
Project Manager
Yuni Sonoda
園田 由似
Project Manager
While studying in the department of informatics and electronics at university, was affiliated with a research lab dedicated to speech recognition, and conducted research involving the detection of utterances in English. After graduating from university, joined a major system integration firm and gained experience in BtoB sales, then took part in the launch of a new business unit making use of IoT and AI. In 2018, joined an AI startup and served as the head of the system development division. Was involved in that startup's launch of AI services, as well as the deployment of AI at leading client firms and the development of numerous PoCs. A graduate of the Department of Informatics and Electronics at the Faculty of Engineering, Yamagata University.
Goals
There are still labour-intensive or dangerous processes the world over in which digital technology is not being used. By bringing new technologies to bear in these domains, we can create unprecedented value.
Yota Matsui
Software Engineer
Yota Matsui
松井 陽太
Software Engineer
Worked in the technical planning division of a system integrator in the financial services space, leading the use of IT technology and training. In 2017, joined a firm developing a video streaming service and, as a backend engineer, contributed to the implementation of a subscription service involving multiple payment methods, as well as the design of the system's architecture (selection of framework and libraries). Holds numerous certifications, including as an information security specialist. Graduated from Hitotsubashi University in 2009.
Goals
In today's day and age, every company is being looked at to become a software company in its own right. I hope we'll be able to leverage the Mitsubishi Corporation's robust network across different business domains to usher in a new level of software-driven change to companies.
Yutaka Kitamura
Data Scientist
Yutaka Kitamura
北村 寛
Data Scientist
In 2012, won the bronze medal at the Asia-Pacific Informatics Olympiad, as well as the bronze medal at the Japanese Olympiad in Informatics. While at university and graduate school, worked as an engineering and research intern at firms like Preferred Networks. After graduating from the Department of Information Science at the University of Tokyo, went on to obtain a degree in computer science from the same university's Graduate School of Information Science and Technology, with a research focus on machine learning.
Goals
My goal is to bring advanced machine learning technologies already being deployed in the Internet space to the Mitsubishi Corporation's platform and apply these solutions to real-world contexts in various industries, contributing to the realization of the world of tomorrow.
Yuki Kimura
Data Scientist
Yuki Kimura
木村 悠紀
Data Scientist
After obtaining a Ph.D. from the Department of Physics at Tohoku University, was involved in improving and operating the data platform used by a leading Japanese e-commerce mall and promoting the use of data there. Joined MC Digital in January 2020.
Goals
Advances in mathematical science and information technology have enabled the creation of new ideas and technologies, in turn allowing people to expand their field of activity. My goal is to improve my skills while working with my colleagues in tackling practical issues and helping industries evolve.
Tsuyoki Kumazaki
Software Engineer
Tsuyoki Kumazaki
熊崎 剛生
Software Engineer
While in high school, was actively focused on competitive programming challenges, and obtained the gold medal at the International Olympiad in Informatics in 2013. Majored in computer science at university and graduate school, focusing on research in computational theory. While there, took part in a range of programming contests like ICPC, as well as internships and part-time jobs at IT and technology firms. In March 2020, completed a Master's degree course at the Graduate School of Information Science and Technology, the University of Tokyo, and joined MC Digital in April of the same year.
Goals
By building highly responsive and reliable systems to support the vast quantities of data held by the Mitsubishi Corporation's group of companies, I want to create new value with the talented colleagues I have the privilege of working with.
Ryo Yokoyama
Data Scientist
Ryo Yokoyama
横山 遼
Data Scientist
While at university, worked as an engineer at a bio venture, leading the development of a genetic data analysis application for researchers. During that time, also researched methods of improving the performance of microservice architecture running at data centers. That research was recognized with an award for best new research by a young person by a Japanese academic society, and also took the grand prize at the Business Plan Contest. In March 2020, graduated from the Department of Mathematical Engineering and Information Physics, the University of Tokyo, and joined MC Digital.
Goals
Information technology has a high degree of ubiquity and universal applicability that should allow for realizing a major impact across the real-world sectors in which Mitsubishi Corporation excels. Properly linking information with the real world will allow us to bring the strengths of both to bear in creating new value.
Kento Shimamura
Data Scientist
Kento Shimamura
島村 健斗
Data Scientist
Born in 1997. While at university, was affiliated with a research lab focused on vibration systems, and researched machine learning approaches to nondestructive structural parameter identification. While at university, worked at an IT consulting firm, focusing on the development of cloud solutions for large-scale data. After graduating from the School of Environment and Society, Department of Civil and EnvironmentalEnvironment Engineering, Tokyo Institute of Technology in 2020, joined MC Digital.
Goals
Despite digital technology rapidly growing today, there are still many fields in which it is not being fully used. By working with the diverse industries the Mitsubishi Corporation excels in, we can use digital technology and our creativity to enhance the lives of people everywhere.
Shinsaku Segawa
Data Scientist
Shinsaku Segawa
瀬川 晋作
Data Scientist
Upon graduating from university, joined a firm specializing in the manufacture of construction and mining machinery. While there, was responsible for data analysis geared at improving the productivity of mining equipment and R&D into anomaly detection technologies. Joined MC Digital in May 2020. Has also received awards at data analysis competitions. In 2015, completed a course of study at the Graduate School of Information Science and Technology, Hokkaido University.
Goals
Mitsubishi Corporation is involved in sectors indispensable to our everyday lives. My goal is to bring to bear digital technology with my peers in order to resolve issues faced in those domains and contribute to a better society.
Daisuke Nakaya
Software Engineer
Daisuke Nakaya
中谷 大輔
Software Engineer
After graduating from the Waseda University Faculty of Science and Engineering, was involved in the design, architecture, and operation of on-premises and cloud infrastructure at a major web portal site operator. In 2014, joined a foreign-backed consulting firm, handling the formulation of sales and marketing strategy and its implementation, data analytics, revamping business systems, and a range of other projects across different domains. Joined MC Digital in 2020.
Goals
I am looking forward to working with the other members at MC Digital to achieve business transformation through advanced technologies. Contributing to DX for the business units that collectively form Mitsubishi Corporation is, for MC Digital, a one-of-a-kind opportunity to contribute to those sectors and industries and, in turn, the improvement of society.
Yuki Hirayama
Project Manager
Yuki Hirayama
平山 遊喜
Project Manager
Obtained a Master's degree in 2011 from the Graduate School of Interdisciplinary Information Studies, University of Tokyo. Joined a leading automobile manufacturer and worked as a chassis control engineer. Starting in 2013, worked as a system engineer and system manager overseeingto oversee a team of over 300 global members. In 2017, served as a product manager for connected services, being responsible for service planning, business development, system design, and development management on a global basis. Joined MC Digital in August 2020.
Goals
I want to revamp all of Japan's industries, including the manufacturing sector, in which I spent many years. By pairing the skilled talent of the team here at MC Digital with the wealth of industrial insights Mitsubishi Corporation has, my goal is to change Japan for the better.
Ryoji Nomura
Data Scientist
Ryoji Nomura
野村 亮二
Data Scientist
After obtaining a Master's degree from the University of Tokyo Graduate School, joined a Japanese oil development firm. As a drilling engineer, was engaged in drilling planning and on-site operation of oil and gas wells in Japan and abroad, contributing to the safe and smooth implementation of projects. Went on to join a big data analytics company where, as a data scientist, performed analyses on client data, such as that from onboard vehicle cameras and telecommunications providers. Joined MC Digital in August 2020.
Goals
By making open-ended use of the various business models and data held by the Mitsubishi Corporation's group of companies, I want to change the way business is performed, allowing people to better focus on the creative side of business. Also, through this work, I want to see with my own eyes the real-world conditions of different sectors.
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Digitalization is making society increasingly complex. MC Digital is a group of professionals who assist companies
facing these growing challenges by providing technology solutions.
We work in all of the domains Mitsubishi Corporation handles, building digital platforms to accelerate growth.
