Takuya graduated from Keio University’s Department of Administrative Engineering. After working on Mitsubishi Corporation’s (MC’s) IT strategy, he experienced two internal startups (a consulting firm and iVision Shanghai) and worked at the International Institute for Strategic Studies, a subsidiary in Brazil, and MC’s Business Service Department. He has been appointed as the head of MC’s Digital Solution Department where he leads the company’s DX initiatives.

Goals

Our company's goal is to create unprecedented large-scale businesses by building an industrial platform that utilizes digital technologies such as AI/IoT and leverages more than 100 business models of the MC Group. By deploying this platform across the wide range of industries in which the MC Group companies operate in, we hope to increase the value of various industries and revamp MC Group's capabilities in the digital space. We look forward to applications from candidates who are willing to take on bold challenges of building innovative business models with a free and open-minded manner.

Shingaku graduated Waseda University Department of Computer Science and Engineering and joined Mitsubishi Corporation, engaged in telecommunication services, content distribution, online gaming, information security, smart-city projects abroad, and so on. After being involved in the connected car service business as a department head in an automotive OEM, he returned to MC and joined Digital Strategy Department. He was appointed to CEO of MC Digital.

Goals

Though Mitsubishi Corporation is a small existence compared to the scale of issues and potential the world possesses, it has a map and a compass that can lead us to any industry, and MC Digital has the ability to reach goals with the power of technology and excellent teams. I want to solve issues that go beyond our imagination in the future by always valuing our customers and partners, discussing with every member where to go next, and completing projects one by one, step by step.

Rei graduated from Kyoto University after studying mathematics and probability theory. He joined Wantedly, Inc. as its third employee, where he worked as a backend and mobile engineer. An app he developed was selected as one of Apple's best apps in 2014. Later, as the company’s executive officer, he managed machine learning projects and led the company’s public offering process.

Goals

At MC Digital, we are committed to maximizing customer value and employee growth through our company's value. I am especially fond of the value, 'Constantly Challenge Yourself,' and am committed to building products, businesses, and organizations where teams and individuals are constantly challenged. I look forward to engaging in exciting new projects with everyone.

• github.com/reikubonaga
• twitter.com/kubonagarei
• wantedly.com/id/rei_kubonaga
• qiita.com/reikubonaga

Feras studied graphic design at the School of Visual Arts in New York. After working at a web production company, he joined Wantedly in 2013 where he served as the company’s sole designer. In 2016, he became a freelance designer where he assisted a range of startups and companies in developing services. He joined MC Digital as a designer.

Goals

There are many areas in which we can achieve greater convenience and efficiency by bringing flexible thinking and digital technology. My goal is to create services and platforms that become so commonplace as to make people think, "How could we live without these?"

Yota graduated from Hitotsubashi University. Upon graduation, he joined a financial system integration company where he was in charge of IT technology training and education. In 2017, he joined a video distribution service company as a backend engineer, where he designed system architectures (e.g. selecting appropriate frameworks and libraries) and developed a subscription service using various payment methods. He possesses an Information Security Specialist degree. He joined MC Digital as a software engineer.

Goals

Today, it is said that every company is becoming a software company. I hope to leverage Mitsubishi Corporation’s assets across a wide range of industries to contribute to the transformation of corporate activities revolving around software.

Ryo graduated from the University of Tokyo with a bachelor's degree in Mathematical Engineering and Information Physics. While at university, he worked as an engineer at a biotechnology venture, where he led the development of genetic data analysis applications for researchers. His research on improving microservice architecture performance in data centers won the grand prize at a Business Plan Contest and the Best Presentation Award for Young Researcher at a Japanese academic conference. He joined MC Digital.

Goals

I believe that information technology, with its high degree of universality, can bring significant impacts on various industries in the real world where Mitsubishi Corporation (MC) has expertise in. By bringing together MC and MC Digital’s strengths, I hope to connect the virtual world with the physical world and create new value.

Yuki obtained his master’s degree from the University of Tokyo’s Graduate School of Interdisciplinary Information Studies. After completing his graduate studies, he worked as a chassis control engineer at a leading automobile manufacturing company. In 2013, he started working as a system engineer and system manager, overseeing a team of over 300 global members. From 2017, he served as a product manager for connected services and was in charge of service planning, business development, system design, and development management. He joined MC Digital.

Goals

I would like to help revolutionize various industries in Japan, including the manufacturing industry which I have been involved in for several years, by applying my colleagues’ expertise and the Mitsubishi Corporation Group’s know-how.

Keiichiro completed his master’s degree in aerospace engineering at Kyushu University. He joined a foreign consulting firm where he was involved in various digital and tech-related projects, helping clients build roadmaps for digital transformation and apply digital solutions based on client needs. After that he joined MC Digital as a project manager.

Goals

Digital technology is transforming society, but there are still many companies and industries that do not capitalize it effectively. By leveraging the Mitsubishi Corporation Group’s business network and the strengths of MC Digital’s talented members, I would like to accelerate transformational change via digitalization and facilitate business growth toward a better society.

Yusuke received his Ph.D. from Chiba University’s Graduate School of Science and Engineering where he studied machine learning — especially imitation learning and reinforcement learning. He has interned as a machine learning engineer and researcher at several technology companies, and joined MC Digital.

Goals

My goal is to build an industrial platform which solves challenges that companies and societies face today. Furthermore, I would like to contribute to the field of science and technology by developing and implementing technologies to build such a platform.

• github.com/uidilr

Naoya obtained his master’s degree from the University of Tokyo’s Graduate School of Information Science and Technology. He became interested in programming during his sophomore year in college where he was first exposed to competitive programming, which he continues to enjoy as a hobby. During his graduate studies, he conducted research on predicting and generating videos that would continue seamlessly from a given input video using deep learning. He joined MC Digital as a data scientist.

Goals

I would like to use the experiences and technical expertise of myself and my colleagues to solve the problems confronted by the Mitsubishi Corporation Group companies across a wide range of industries, and make the lives and works of people richer and more convenient.

Hiroaki completed his undergraduate and graduate studies at the University of Tokyo’s Department of Mechanical Engineering. As a first career, he worked in the operation and maintenance department for a railway company and afterwards earned an MBA from the University of California Irvine in 2016. Upon graduation, he joined an international consulting firm, where he assisted digital transformation in the oil and chemical industry by leading various projects such as operation improvement, predictive maintenance with data analysis, large scale system integration, and digital twin development.

Goals

By leveraging the wide range of information, know-how, and business opportunities in the Mitsubishi Corporation Group, I would like to create new businesses and develop novel products for MC Digital, thereby contributing to the company such that it will be a leading tech-company not only domestically but also globally.

Takeshi became interested in programming when he participated in the International Olympiad in Informatics during high school and since then, has won several programming competitions. He completed his master’s degree at Nagoya University’s Graduate School of Informatics, and joined an internet company where he developed and delivered BtoC services. He joined MC Digital as a software engineer.

Goals

Although AI and machine learning have become increasingly popular, they have not yet been leveraged to their full potential to drive transformational societal changes. I would like to create new value for society by utilizing the wide range of data accumulated in the Mitsubishi Corporation Group.

• atcoder.jp/users/takoshi
• twitter.com/takoshiiiiiiiii

Masaaki obtained his master’s degree at Tokyo Institute of Technology's Interdisciplinary Graduate School of Science and Engineering. Upon graduation, he joined a major information technology services company as a system engineer, where he designed and developed cloud storage and bare metal cloud services. After joining a data analytics consulting company as a lead engineer, he designed and developed system architecture and backend applications of various products, in addition to building an in-house machine learning platform. From 2018, he has been participating in data analytics competitions as a hobby, and became a Kaggle Master in 2019. After that he joined MC Digital.

Goals

As the society becomes increasingly complex and sophisticated with the development of information technology, there is no end to the number of societal issues that need to be addressed. By harnessing MC Digital's technological capabilities and the Mitsubishi Corporation Group's network in various industries, I would like to play a role in solving these issues and constantly take on new challenges.

• github.com/mhiro2
• kaggle.com/mhiro2

After obtaining his master's degree from Yokohama National University, Shohei joined a system integration company where he developed embedded systems and computer vision AI. He has participated in various data analytics competitions, and became a Kaggle Grandmaster in 2023. He joined MC Digital as a data scientist.

Goals

I would like to solve social issues across various industries by combining the Mitsubishi Corporation Group’s data and MC Digital's advanced technological capabilities.

• kaggle.com/iiyamaiiyama

Born in the UK, Jason came to Japan having completed his doctoral thesis in computational fluid dynamics. He began his career in finance, joining a leading asset management company as a portfolio manager. Subsequently he has worked as a researcher on both the buyside and sellside, researching and deploying investment models that leverage a variety of structured and unstructured data. He joined MC Digital as a data scientist.

Goals

Information is the lifeblood of any organization although its effective use continues to remain a challenge for many. Our mission is to transform companies by deploying data-insight driven technical solutions, and to ensure our solutions go from pilot to firm-wide and industry-wide adoption.

During his graduate studies, Masahiro conducted research on body sensation in VR systems at the University of Tokyo’s Graduate School of Information Science and Technology, while enjoying competitive programming such as AtCoder as a hobby. Upon graduating, he began his career at a start-up company, developing systems for VR applications and video communication applications. He joined MC Digital as a software engineer.

Goals

I would like to address social problems in the various industries that the Mitsubishi Corporation Group companies are involved in by adopting industry-specific and cross-industry information technologies in developing better and innovative solutions.

• github.com/oginom
• atcoder.jp/users/ogino

Kakeru joined MC Digital as a new graduate after completing the Computer Science Course at the Tokyo Institute of Technology’s School of Information Science and Technology. Both his bachelor's and master's research involved large-scale data and aimed to improve the efficiency of query techniques and estimate the usefulness of reviews using behavioral log data. While in college, he began competitive programming and competed in the ICPC (International Collegiate Programming Contest), in addition to conducting web application development through hobbies and part-time jobs.

Goals

For the mission to improve the infrastructure that supports our lives for the better, we will need to match technology and knowledge with the challenges we face correctly. As I take on challenges as a member of MC Digital, I will strive to hone those skills to improve our ability to solve problems not only as individuals but also as a team.

• github.com/makecir
• atcoder.jp/users/makecir

Eiichiro graduated with a master’s degree from the University of Tokyo’s Graduate School of Information Science and Technology and joined MC Digital. Eiichiro had been devoting himself to competitive programming since he was in high school. He started to focus on Marathon Match in his later years of undergraduate, and was selected as a finalist in the TopCoder Open. He also has experience in working on optimization projects in several ventures.

Goals

In the real world, optimization problems are often difficult to be formulated cleanly, but I would like to contribute to society by challenging the development of algorithms that are as flexible and efficient as possible.

Yuta passed CPA during his undergraduate years and joined Deloitte Tohmatsu LLC, engaged in IPO support service, audit of both listed and non-listed companies, and other advisory services. More recently, he worked in two venture companies aiming for an IPO as an accounting manager and a chief director of business management., and joined MC Digital.

Goals

I believe MC Digital has great possibilities to lead the transformation of various industries dynamically. I would like to contribute to the future growth of the company to add value to various industries by establishing a solid management base.

So Nakashima obtained a Ph.D. in applied mathematics at the University of Tokyo, studying mathematical evolutionary biology and discrete mathematics. During his Ph.D. program, he worked for RIKEN AIP as a research assistant. He received a dean’s award in 2019. He joined MC Digital as a new graduate.

Goals

Applied mathematics aims to propose ubiquitous techniques that can solve various problems in different fields. By applying these techniques to a broad range of problems via Mitsubishi Corporation’s global network, I would like to improve our society in various fields.

• github.com/so-nakashima
• atcoder.jp/users/dolicas
• twitter.com/sonakashima
• Acceleration of evolutionary processes by learning and extended Fisher's fundamental theorem: Physical Review Research(4), 2022
• Subspace Selection via DR-Submodular Maximization on Lattices： AAAI 2019

Tetto studied algorithms and data structures through competitive programming during his university years. He graduated with a master’s degree from the University of Tokyo’s Graduate School of Information Science and Technology and joined MC Digital.

Goals

I aim to have a good influence on society through my skills.

Masahiro graduated from Kyoto University‘s Undergraduate School of Informatics and Mathematical Science. In his graduation research, he analyzed networks using the data structures BDD/ZDD. At Graduate School of Informatics, Kyoto University, he engaged in research of combinatorial reconfiguration. He also experienced an engineering internship at a major venture company. He completed his master's degree and joined MC Digital.

Goals

I would like to efficiently utilize the vast amount of data collected from the network of Mitsubishi Corporation to create useful and convenient systems that benefit society.

Ippei graduated from the Faculty of Economics at Sophia University and joined Link and Motivation Inc. as a new graduate. In March 2015, he joined Future Architect, Inc. Throughout his career, Ippei has been consistently in charge of the recruitment field, from strategic planning to execution. He achieved a 200% increase in the number of entries and a 250% increase in recruited number in five years. He was assigned as a new hire recruiting leader, as well as a recruiter in the AI team, security team, and mid-career hires. After that Ippei joined MC Digital.

Goals

With very talented colleagues, we have the potential to make a significant impact on the industries. I look forward to helping accelerate MC Digital's growth and strengthen its team through recruiting.

Yongjie came to Japan as an international student after he graduated from Beijing University. He joined MC Digital as a new graduate after completing the master’s course at the Graduate School of Information Science and Technology, the University of Tokyo. He started competitive programming while his master’s course. His bachelor’s research was on AI of contract bridge. He researched on integer factorization problems for his master degree and he gave a new algorithm based on number theory and a randomized algorithm.

Goals

There are still many inefficient operations in society. I would like to create many solutions that turn those inefficiencies into "smart" operations with technology.

Tomoki graduated from the Graduate School of Fundamental Science and Engineering of Waseda University, then entered a digital ad company. In the company, he was responsible for natural language processing, image processing, and analyzing table data. After that He joined MC Digital.

Goals

I would like to provide valuable analysis which delights our customers and makes the world a better place through the analysis of the Mitsubishi Corporation Group's large and complex data.

Tatsuya completed his master's degree in applied physics at the Graduate School of Engineering, The University of Tokyo. After graduation, he joined NEC Corporation and worked on research and development related to algorithms for radar signal processing and their efficient implementation. He also began competitive programming around the same time and became interested in various algorithms and computer science. He joined MC Digital as a data scientist.

Goals

Through effectively utilizing various algorithms within the Mitsubishi Corporation Group environment, I would like to create beneficial impacts for many industries. I also hope to further improve our skills through friendly competition with our talented colleagues.

After graduating from university, Rio joined a major general logistics company. She engaged in operations work such as issuing receipts, the shipment of products for convenience stores, inventory management, as well as domestic air cargo sales. After that she joined MC Digital.

Goals

Based on our technological capabilities and network, I believe that our company is capable of solving many social issues. From the corporate side, I would like to contribute to the company's future development and growth.

Shinichiro completed a master's program at the Graduate School of Science, Tohoku University. He joined SIer as a new graduate, and worked as an application engineer. Later, he worked for several overseas consulting firms, where he gained a wide range of experience in areas of technology - such as ERP and RPA implementation - as well as management areas - such as management accounting, M&A, and business planning. In his most recent position, he was in charge of DX strategy formulation in the strategy group. He joined in MC Digital as a business consultant.

Goals

As a passage in the Jin-shu (The Book of the Jin Dynasty) says, "A person's worth is assessed only when their coffin is sealed". I hope that we can create intrinsic and meaningful value without being influenced by the prevailing attitudes and conventions.

After graduating from university, Issei worked as a Gyoseishoshi lawyer (a Certified Administrative Procedures Legal Specialist). He then joined DeNA, where, as a team leader, he was in charge of legal affairs, intellectual property, and regulatory policy. He then worked as a legal manager at both IT and gaming companies before joining MC Digital.

Goals

I would like to contribute to the development of industries by providing legal support for the appropriate and innovative use of business models and information assets of various industries.

Daiki is an accomplished Data Scientist with over 8 years of experience specializing in marketing. Before joining MC Digital, he worked for marketing research firm Intage and advertising agency Hakuhodo DY Media Partners, where he led data analysis projects and developed data-based marketing solutions. Subsequently, he joined Twitter Japan and was responsible for data analysis in the marketing team. He holds a Master's degree in Economics from the University of Tokyo.

Goals

As a partner with deep insights of people and society, I'd like to create new social value with our clients, leveraging advanced technologies of MC Digital.

Umi graduated from the Graduate School of Science and Technology (Mechanical Engineering) at Keio University. After working at an IT consulting firm, he joined MC Digital as a software engineer.

Goals

Through the utlization of IT, to create new value and further advance the Mitsubishi Group's diverse industry activities.

Creating new value by fostering excitement had been the foundation of my approach since starting my career. "Streamlining operations" was viewed as a creative process that enabled companies to discover new value and opportunities. Digital transformation (DX) went beyond merely introducing technology; it was an exciting journey that reshaped business perspectives and evolved how companies interacted with their customers. Partnered with clients on this journey, offering guidance to help them navigate it with enthusiasm. Recently focused on supporting DX processes through workshops and providing OCR solutions for unstructured documents using generative AI.

Goals

Cross-industry / cross-genre business planning and implementation to unlock new value across industries with high-impact potential.

Upon graduating, Hidetaka joined an SI company and consistently engaged in system development. In 2019, he transitioned to a major telecommunications company, where he continued to work on multiple B2C system development projects, particularly excelling in the construction of new systems. Subsequently, he joined MC Digital as a software engineer. Since joining, he has driven a wide range of development initiatives, including logistics optimization, product development, and the development of SaaS systems utilizing LLM. As a full-stack engineer, he handles everything from business planning to operations and customer support, as well as optimizing the development process.

Goals

Through DX promotion, I would like to contribute to the further development of the various industries of the MC Group thereby making a better society.

Haruki graduated from Kyoto University‘s Undergraduate School of Informatics and Mathematical Science, and he got a master's degree in informatics from Kyoto University. During his undergraduate and master's studies, he did research on graph theory using the data structure BDD/ZDD, and in his graduation research he studied algorithms for computing network reliability. His research and competitive programming led him to become interested in MC digital and he joined the company.

Goals

I would like to make social contributions through utilizing my knowledge of mathematical optimization and programming to solve a wide range of problems faced by Mitsubishi Corporation. Through taking on various challenges, I would also like to acquire much knowledge and develop myself and skills.

After graduating from Nagoya University, Graduate School of Informatics, Atsushi joined MC Digital. He learned programming after entering college and became interested in building web system. He then worked part-time for three years in web and native application development.

Goals

I would like to contribute to both solving the various issue faced by the MC Group and create new businesses. Through technology, I would like to contribute to the realization of a better society.

Takuya graduated from the Graduate School of Information Science and Technology, The University of Tokyo. At the university, he was engaged in research on machine learning. He also experienced web development at an IoT venture and internship and part-time job in data analysis at a consulting firm. He joined MC Digital as a new graduate.

Goals

I aim to solve problems in various industries and create new business models through digital technology. I will spark the kind of social change that only MC Digital can bring about by combining MC Digital's advanced technological capabilities, thorough pursuit of the customer's point of view, and the MC Group's knowledge.

Rin acquired his master's degree from the Graduate School of Science and Technology at Keio University. At the university, he started competitive programming and became interested in algorithms and data structures. He utilized this knowledge in his undergraduate and master's studies. He joined MC Digital as a data scientist.

Goals

I would like to use my skills and the vast amount of data that Mitsubishi Corporation posseses to tackle and solve various social problems.

Ryoto joined MC Digital after acquiring a master's degree in Information and Communication Engineering at the Graduate School of Information Science and Technology, The University of Tokyo. At the university, he researched indoor localization using BLE (Bluetooth Low Energy) technology.

Goals

I would like to contribute to problem-solving by understanding the complex constraints and problem-setting inherent in modern society, which are not simple to solve.

Ryota graduated from the faculty of medicine, the University of Tokyo, and entered the Master's Program of the Graduate School of Information Science and Technology at the University of Tokyo. In graduate school, he conducted research on risk-averse optimization problems. He completed his master's degree and joined MC Digital.

Goals

I would like to contribute to the development of an enriched society by efficiently solving real-world problems via mathematical techniques and utilization of the extensive data and expertise of Mitsubishi Corporation.

Ivander graduated from UC Berkeley with degree in Chemical Engineering and has gathered both professional and entrepreneurship experience throughout his career. Prior to graduation, he was exposed to an array of sectors from companies such as Chevron, BCG, and CLSA. Upon graduation, he pursued a focus in Artificial Intelligence development at Sumitomo Electric R&D in Osaka. He then took a career gap to pursue his passion and started a robotics/automation company in Indonesia, where he partnered with Mitsui&Co and Juki in one of the projects to build Sewing Robot System for a major garment factory. Upon the completion, he returned to Japan and helped AI inside Inc (TYO:4488) establish its global presence in countries such as Malaysia, Thailand, and Indonesia.

Goals

At MC Digital, Ivander's goal is to help building AI at global scale. Mitsubishi Corporation's reach is almost at every sectors. By leveraging the strong skill set of MCD's data scientist/engineer at one end, and the rich operational know how and data of each MC companies at another end, Ivander hopes to put together a robust AI that optimizes MC companies and beyond.

Yuta graduated from the Graduate School of Informatics, Kyoto University. After graduating, he joined a major web company and worked as a software engineer developing data catalogs for the company's internal use. Also, he became the leader of the development team and took charge of service planning and project management. After that he joined MC Digital.

Goals

While working on problem-solving within the Mitsubishi Corporation group, I will continue to create products that can contribute to making the world a better place, even if it's just a small step. I will strive to keep making efforts so that one day, I can achieve results that will be recognized for significantly transforming society.

During his university years, Shintaro studied architectural design in the Department of Architecture at the Faculty of Engineering. He also engaged in architectural design work at an architectural design firm in Denmark while pursuing his graduate studies. After gaining experience in digital art planning and implementation, as well as new business development in the AR/VR field, Shintaro joined MC Digital.

Goals

I would like to contribute to the realization of a smooth society by creating businesses originating from MC Digital based on the solutions generated from the cross-fertilization of MC's data and technology in a variety of fields, in addition to working to solve the issues faced by related companies.

After graduating from the Graduate School of Economics at the University of Tokyo, Ke started her career at a consulting firm, where she gained experience in data visualization, analysis and system development. After 3 years, Ke moved into the pharmaceutical industry, where she was in charge of operation performance analysis and integration/analysis of HR information. Joined MC Digital as a technology consultant.

Goals

Together with my outstanding teammates, I aspire to deliver the joy of utilizing digital technology and the excitement of accelerating businesses to a wider audience.

Yuriko completed her master's degree at the Graduate School of Information Science and Technology, The University of Tokyo. During her time in school, she focused on conducting research and development of an AR microscope system to support sperm collection using machine learning. After graduation, she joined Bizreach, Inc., where she was engaged in the functional development and operation of human resource platform services. Yuriko joined MC Digital as a software engineer.

Goals

I hope to solve various challenges that the MC Group faces and drive innovative societal changes. As a member of MC Digital, I aim to enhance people's lives and make a meaningful contribution to the overall development of society.

Takayuki started his career at a call center management company, gaining experience from consumer PC support to corporate PC support. Later, he worked on building a help desk at customer sites and managing devices in an enterprise environment. In 2019, he moved to a crypto asset-related company, where he served as a corporate engineer in charge of SaaS and device management. He joined MC Digital in August 2023.

Goals

I am committed to building a secure environment that maximizes the productivity of our talented team members and supports MC Digital's foundation.

While in college, Kanami interned at a human resources venture and later transitioned to a full-time role within the company. She became the first designer at a group company, entrusted with leading the launch of a new business. Kanami was involved in a wide range of creative activities within the company, primarily focusing on UI/UX design. After that she joined MC Digital.

Goals

Facing various societal challenges, I strive to create new value that seamlessly integrates into everyday life. I aim to contribute as a bridge between our team's technological prowess and the lives of many individuals, enabling them to experience the human touch within our technology.

Keita graduated from the Graduate School of Science and Technology at Keio University. After completing his master's degree, he worked at a web industry startup and later joined MC Digital as a software engineer.

Goals

I aim to enhance my engineering skills and contribute to solving challenges across diverse industries.

After graduating from the College of Engineering Science at Yokohama National University, Konatsu joined a major human resources company as a sales representative. She then worked at an architectural design firm for 5 years as a PR and public relations manager, where she managed a wide range of public relations activities both internally and externally. To broaden her career, she joined an IT company as a marketing manager, where she led initiatives primarily focused on content marketing and also gained management experience. Konatsu joined MC Digital as a strategic public relations specialist.

Goals

As the first PR representative, I aim to enhance the company's branding capabilities by leveraging my previous experiences. I will implement strategies to boost engagement with the company, both internally and externally.

Takahiro was enthusiastic about competitive programming during his middle and high school years, achieving the gold medal at the International Information Olympiad in 2015 and the silver medal in 2016. After graduating from the Department of Civil Engineering at the University of Tokyo, he began his career as an engineer at an IT company, then later joined MC Digital.

Goals

I would like to work alongside the highly skilled members of MC Digital, polishing my technical skills and evolving into a professional who can contribute to business development and society.

Shu conducted research on purchasing data and music data during his studies at the Systems Innovation, Faculty of Engineering, and the Department of Technology Management for Innovation, at The University of Tokyo. He also interned as a data scientist and participated in launching a systems development company. After completing his master's degree in Engineering, he joined Mitsubishi Corporation. He primarily handled accounting and taxation for petrochemical terminals and EX-related businesses in the Next-Generation Energy, Industrial Materials, and Chemicals Solution Administration Department, and he was seconded to MC Digital as a data scientist.

Goals

The Mitsubishi Corporation Group has been conducting business across a wide range of industries for many years, and I believe that there are vast opportunities through the utilization of data. I aspire to contribute to the Mitsubishi Corporation Group's efforts to enhance operational efficiency and explore new businesses.

Shohei became interested in data science and programming after being introduced to data analysis during his university lectures. After graduating from the Department of Finance, Faculty of Economics, at The University of Tokyo in 2022, he worked at a manufacturing company, focusing on developing systems to enhance internal business process efficiency. Shohei has been participating in data analysis competitions since his university days and achieved the title of Kaggle Master in 2022. He joined MC Digital as a software engineer.

Goals

Together with the talented members of MC Digital, I will leverage the vast network of the Mitsubishi Corporation Group to address numerous challenges in various industries. Furthermore, based on these experiences, I aim to create impactful industrial platforms that contribute to society.

After graduating from Keio University, Chihaya joined a comprehensive advertising agency. Chihaya initially engaged in mass and digital marketing before transferring to the R&D department, which focuses on developing marketing solutions utilizing advanced technologies such as AI and XR. Chihaya spearheaded the development of AI products that automate ad production and distribution. After that, Chihaya joined MC Digital as a product manager.

Goals

The value created by combining the potential of AI technology with Mitsubishi Corporation's wide range of industrial domains is immeasurable. In this field full of possibilities, I will leverage MC Digital's high level of technical expertise in AI to promote the development of products and solutions that sustainably provide essential problem-solving.

Phil, raised in Japan, lived in Australia and the U.S. during his university studies, graduating with a Master's degree in Linguistics from Syracuse University, NY. After teaching Japanese, he transitioned to a successful IT consultancy career spanning over 10 years before joining MC Digital.

Goals

With MC Digital's assets and resources, I'm thrilled to lead projects, drive clients' successful digital transformation, and foster a collaborative environment to achieve their strategic goals.

Ippei completed his master's degree at the Faculty of Science and Technology, Keio University. He worked in an operating company, gaining experience in the EC, SCM, construction, and energy industries. He also supported digital transformation (DX) and data analysis for multiple industries and companies as a Digital Strategy consultant at a consulting firm. Ippei joined MC Digital as a data scientist.

Goals

I believe that the power of data and analytics is essential to solving modern business and social issues. I'd like to utilize the technological capability of MC digital for contributing to improving people's lives by solving business and social issues.

Sho completed his Master's degree from Communications and Computer Engineering, Graduate School of Informatics, Kyoto University. While at university, he researched combinatorial reconfiguration and subgraph enumeration using BDD/ZDD. During his university years, he was deeply involved in competitive programming and developed a strong interest in mathematical optimization, including data structures and algorithms. Sho joined MC Digital as a new graduate.

Goals

Through Mitsubishi Corporation's diverse portfolio of businesses, I aim to contribute to solving various social issues. Additionally, I aspire to personal growth by engaging in rigorous collaboration with highly skilled professionals.

After graduating from high school, Yuto took up competitive programming and participated in competitions such as the International Collegiate Programming Contest (ICPC). During his time at university, he conducted research mainly on partial differential equations. He graduated from the Graduate School of Mathematical Sciences at the University of Tokyo and joined MC Digital as a new graduate.

Goals

I aspire to address the challenges faced by various industries in response to the rapid advancement of information technology and the evolving information society. By offering innovative solutions from fresh perspectives, I aim to provide unprecedented value to society.

Tomohiro received his M.S. degree from the Graduate School of Information Science and Technology, The University of Tokyo. During his university years, he conducted research on graph rigidity theory. He joined MC Digital as a new graduate.

Goals

I aim to tackle the complex issues faced by modern society and contribute to societal development by leveraging MC Digital's technical expertise and Mitsubishi Corporation's vast data resources.

Mizuki completed his master's degree in Data Science at the University of Manchester. During his studies, he participated in an exchange program at the University of California, Berkeley, and interned on an AI research project. He also collaborated with an international urban development engineering company on research using AI for processing satellite imagery. He joined MC Digital as a new graduate.

Goals

Utilizing MC Digital's advanced technical capabilities and Mitsubishi Corporation Group's extensive knowledge in a wide range of business areas, I will solve complex issues in the industrial sector and society as a whole. Serving as a bridge between the real and digital worlds, I will continue delivering the new value created daily through technological innovations, including AI, widely to society.

Yuki became interested in algorithms and optimization through competitive programming, which he started during his university years. In graduate school, he researched algorithms for analyzing network structures used in biology. He obtained his master’s degree from the Graduate School of Information Science and Technology at the University of Tokyo and joined MC Digital as a new graduate.

Goals

I aspire to contribute to society's development by addressing industry challenges through the utilization of Mitsubishi Corporation's ever-evolving technology and the vast amount of data.

Wang was born in China and majored in Computer Science at the School of Informatics, University of Edinburgh. After graduation, he studied at the Graduate School of Information Science and Technology at the University of Tokyo, where he became interested in data science contests. He won 6th place in the Chinese Dialect Identification Challenge and a silver medal in Kaggle's Question and Answer Contest. His research focused on analyzing online activities, ranging from the impact of rating votes on StackOverflow to skill progression on the leaderboards of the popular VR game BeatSaber. He joined MC Digital as a new graduate.

Goals

I aim to evolve systems into more user-friendly and enjoyable ones by leveraging a wide range of activity records, from daily lives to virtual spaces, to gain insight into users' behavior.

Yuichiro has 3 years experience as a system engineer and 16 years as an IT consultant. Especially while working as a consultant, he promoted communication and problem solving by clarifying vague questions to find answers. He is looking forward to bringing together the strengths of his team members to maximize value.

Goals

I aspire to help advance Japanese industry and society to a higher stage by using AI and other latest technologies. No matter how top-notch the technology is, it is useless on its own. Through the hands of engineers and other colleagues, I would like to transform technology into a source of meaningful value and create a system to solve societal issues and problems.

After completing his master's degree in Agriculture at Kyoto University, Joji joined Recruit Co., Ltd. as a new graduate. He assumed the role of a product manager for new SaaS products and launched a customer success organization. Prior to joining MC Digital, Joji worked at an educational startup, responsible for overseeing project management to build new business models.

Goals

I believe that by utilizing DX solutions and products, Mitsubishi Corporation Group can greatly transform industries not only in Japan but also globally. I want to earnestly engage in this endeavor and contribute to society in a positive way.

Shiro joined Mitsubishi Corporation after graduating from Waseda University. He was responsible for various projects including enterprise-wide accounting system conversion for global representative offices, data analysis, and AI/XR utilization projects in the oil & gas and construction industries. Subsequently, he worked at an automotive/IT subsidiary in Indonesia and engaged in a dealer management system and dealer mobile app projects. After returning to Japan, he promoted digital transformation in Mitsubishi Corporation and developed and implemented digital strategies for business development leveraging AI technology. Shiro was appointed General Manager of the Corporate Strategy & Planning Office in MC Digital.

Goals

I am driven to contribute to society as a member of MC Digital, a company that Japan can be proud of by providing valuable global product solutions and identifying solutions to challenges such as advanced problem solving (solving industry-specific problems that humans are unable to solve) and general problem solving (automating and streamlining tedious tasks for humans). I want to create an environment and system that data scientists with advanced technical skills and expertise can use to create tangible value in the real world.

Yuki completed his master's program at the Graduate School of Information Science and Technology, Osaka University. Prior to his recent role at MC Digital, he launched and led multiple data products and data platform development at Recruit Co., Ltd.

Goals

I want to develop products and services that have social significance while enjoying technological challenges.

After graduating from university, Ai worked for IBM Japan Ltd. as an IT consultant and engaged in various HRIS implementation projects. She joined MC Digital as a technology consultant.

Goals

I aim to contribute to digital transformation by leveraging the data, network, and industrial expertise of the Mitsubishi Group. To accomplish this, I am committed to completing each project through collaboration with clients and colleagues of MC Digital, and to continually embrace new challenges.

After graduating from Gakushuin University, Seiya gained extensive experience in leading multiple logistics DX projects at startup ventures. Subsequently, he joined MC Digital as a business consultant.

Goals

Manpower saving and standardization play pivotal roles in solving issues in modern society. Data utilization and analysis are imperative to achieve this. By leveraging MC Digital's technological capabilities to solve these problems, I aim to contribute to improving people's quality of life.

Hayato was involved in consulting services at a global consulting firm, including medium-term management planning, business strategy formulation, new business development, and M&A support (business due diligence, post-merger integration), etc., targeting the retail and manufacturing industries. Subsequently, he was responsible for directing business transformation projects at a major US technology company and a UK food conglomerate. Prior to joining MC Digital, he recently sold his investment company and M&A advisory business to a mid-sized manufacturer.

Goals

Utilizing advantages such as "edgy and exciting colleagues", "free and open MC Digital Culture", and "the strong assets of the Mitsubishi Corporation Group", I aspire to create an industry that no one has seen before together with our clients.

After completing his degree in Electrical Engineering at the Graduate School of Engineering, the University of Tokyo, Kentaro joined a foreign consulting firm. In the Digital department, he supported DX and IT transformations for supply chains, and engaged in system development for failure prediction and revamped operational planning. Subsequently, he assumed product management responsibilities to implement the DX transformation of the consulting company and oversaw the product planning and development involving machine learning technologies and generative AI.

Goals

By leveraging the business network and expertise of the Mitsubishi Group, combined with the technological capabilities of MC Digital, I want to contribute to enhancing overall value productivity and create new businesses and products that strengthen the group's synergy.

After graduating from Waseda University, Michihito joined an independent general trading company and implemented DX initiatives for business enterprises. Subsequently, Michihito worked as an engineer / product development lead at a major healthcare company prior to joining MC Digital.

Goals

I aspire to enrich people's lives both domestically and internationally by leveraging the unparalleled knowledge and assets of Mitsubishi Corporation. To achieve this vision together with the talented members of MC Digital, I am driven to tackle the challenges faced by various industries and lead them to find solutions by utilizing technology.

After graduating from university, she worked in corporate sales at a manufacturing company. After getting married, she worked in back-office operations focusing on labor affairs at a startup while raising four children. She later joined MC Digital.

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I believe that the mission of labor and general affairs is to create an environment where employees can perform at their best with peace of mind and to support the overall vitality of the organization. From the standpoint of labor and general affairs, I would like to support the growth of a strong management foundation and contribute to the sustainable growth of both employees and the company.

After working on iOS, Android, and web development as well as engineering management at multiple startups, I gained experience in building engineering teams. Later, I joined MC Digital.

Goals

I would like to make the world more convenient by fully leveraging AI-powered technology and the MC Group's network.

Graduated from the Department of Civil Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Saitama University. Worked as an application engineer at an SIer, primarily developing Java applications. Since 2015, has been working as a full-cycle engineer at a B2B SaaS company, with a focus on agile development and Scrum. Managed the company’s internal agile community and supported the launch of multiple Scrum teams. Later joined MC Digital.

Goals

By applying the mindset and practices of Agile development and Scrum, I would like to promote digital transformation for myself, my team members, clients, and end users, and contribute to the realization of a well-being society.

Takuki completed his master’s degree at the Graduate School of Information Science and Technology, the University of Tokyo. During his undergraduate studies, he actively participated in competitive programming contests, winning PG BATTLE 2022 and placing third in the ICPC 2023 Asia Yokohama Regional Contest. As a master’s student, he took part in a student exchange program at the Technical University of Munich and contributed to the organization of international programming competitions. After graduating, he joined MC Digital as a new graduate.

Goals

I aspire to contribute to solving social issues both domestically and internationally by leveraging MCD3’s technological capabilities and the Mitsubishi Corporation Group’s global network. As a member of MCD3, I am committed to actively taking on challenges and fostering personal growth so that the company can become a valued global presence and a driving force for international innovation.

He completed a master’s program in Electronic Information Engineering at the Graduate School of Information Science and Technology, the University of Tokyo. As a student, he conducted research on the automatic control of next-generation mobile networks. After completing graduate school, he joined MC Digital as a new graduate.

Goals

I am committed to applying my technical expertise to address diverse challenges across the broad range of business domains within the Mitsubishi Corporation Group, with the aim of making society better as a whole.

Completed a master’s program at the Graduate School of Law, Hokkaido University, specializing in the history of contemporary far-left political parties in Germany. As a student, participated in an industry-government-academia collaboration with a global IT vendor, utilizing data analytics for municipal policy planning. Also conducted research on small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) policy, serving as a research fellow at an economic organization, before joining MC Digital as a new graduate.

Goals

By fully leveraging the expertise and global network of the Mitsubishi Corporation Group, I aspire not only to help solve societal challenges but also to create innovative value that drives structural transformation in society.

Kensei received his master’s degree from the Department of Systems Innovation at the Graduate School of Engineering, the University of Tokyo. He became interested in the IT industry after starting competitive programming in college. After completing graduate school, he joined MC Digital as a new graduate.

Goals

I would like to solve the diverse and complex business challenges faced by the Mitsubishi Corporation Group by leveraging MC Digital’s advanced technical capabilities. I also hope to enhance my skills by working alongside the talented members of MC Digital.

M.S. in Engineering from Hokkaido University. As a student, he conducted research on the effects of dehydration on the cryopreservation of cells. After completing graduate school, he joined MC Digital as a new graduate.

Goals

I aim to fully leverage MC Digital’s outstanding technological capabilities to help solve a wide range of societal challenges, both within and beyond the Mitsubishi Corporation Group. I also aspire to become someone who creates unique value by making the most of my individuality and expertise.

I have worked on numerous digital service and product development projects at a web consulting firm, an IT company, and a design firm. At the design firm, I served as an executive officer, overseeing client services and supporting clients in both business development and organizational/talent development. I later joined MC Digital.

Goals

Leveraging MC Digital’s advanced technological capabilities and the Mitsubishi Corporation Group’s deep industry connections, I aim for our team at MC Digital to implement services and products that solve real-world problems and stand as exemplary cases of driving society forward.

Kentaro Tanaka began his career at the research lab of a major telecommunications company, where he gained experience in cloud infrastructure, distributed systems, and data analytics projects. He then joined a leading IT firm, managing the development and operations of a high-volume location information platform that handled tens of billions of records per day. He later joined MC Digital.

Goals

My goal is to tackle complex real-world problems and contribute to developing services that drive business evolution by leveraging MC Digital’s unique strengths in AI and mathematical optimization while working together with trusted colleagues.

Jaewook Hwang began his career developing image processing algorithms for inspection equipment. He then gained extensive experience in addressing business challenges from a data science perspective at major IT and e-commerce companies. His work included building machine learning models and MLOps infrastructure to optimize ad delivery, as well as supporting and executing marketing initiatives based on user behavior analysis. He later joined MC Digital.

Goals

I aim to leverage MC Digital’s advanced technological capabilities to help solve complex real-world challenges and drive business evolution. Also, I hope to continue honing my expertise and individuality while working alongside talented colleagues.