Kenta Kusakabe
LONDON
Summary
12 years of experience in the tech industry with a strong background in enterprise IT infrastructure and cloud technology. Dynamic Senior Technical IT Project Manager with 6 years of experience driving large-scale IT transformations and strategic initiatives for global organisations. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and deliver complex projects within budget and timeline constraints while enhancing operational efficiency. Committed to aligning IT strategies with business goals to foster growth and innovation. Ready to leverage extensive skills in a challenging new role.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Senior Technical IT Project Manager
SCSK Europe Ltd
London
06.2022 - Current
- Collaborated with IT department of global company, overseeing IT strategies for 50 offices in EMEA.
- Initiated long-term migration project to cloud platform, targeting £3 million annual IT cost reduction.
- Developed five-year strategic plan with milestones for IT infrastructure transformation.
- Led migration of 200 on-premise servers to AWS and SaaS, managing cross-functional team of 10.
- Migrated legacy systems to SaaS, achieving at least £50,000 annual IT cost savings.
- Executed office facility upgrade project for 1,000 users across 40 offices, completing within £2 million budget and 18 months.
- Managed and supported team of 10 since June 2023, enhancing project delivery capabilities.
- Oversaw interactions with stakeholders to ensure alignment throughout IT projects.
Project Manager
SCSK Europe Ltd.
London
10.2019 - 05.2022
- Successfully managed multiple office start-up projects for client, implementing IT facilities within tight deadlines.
- Consolidated Microsoft 365 environment, migrating 15TB of OneDrive data for 1,000 users without data loss.
- Deployed Microsoft Edge to 1,000 users, ensuring seamless transition from Internet Explorer. Led team of over 10 members across infrastructure and application teams to complete projects effectively.
- Streamlined data centre racks from eight to two, reducing monthly expenditures by £10,000.
- Implemented new IP phone system for user laptops, enhancing telephone operations for remote work.
Consulting Sales
Rakuten Communications Corp
Tokyo
03.2014 - 07.2018
- Initiated and managed sales projects, boosting partner sales for cloud solutions. Organised consulting seminars with partner vendors, generating dozens of new deals worth $10,000 monthly.
- Achieved 188% of individual sales targets in 2015, ranking highest among sales representatives.
- Reduced cancellation rate by 20% through proactive communication and timely client responses. Expanded client base from 400 to 800 over three years, increasing annual sales from $3 million to $7 million.
Sales Engineer
Collabos Corp.
Tokyo
05.2012 - 02.2014
- Directed project to replace telecommunication platform for major Japanese logistics company, achieving highest revenue in 2013.
- Managed special team focused on business development with leading Japanese telecommunication provider, resulting in 30% sales growth.
Education
Master of Business Administration -
University College Dublin, Michael Smurfit Graduate Business
Dublin, Ireland 09.2018 - 07.2019
Bachelor of Political Science -
Meiji University
Tokyo, Japan 04.2006 - 03.2011
Skills
- Project management
- Enterprise IT infrastructure
- Cloud computing
- Team leadership
- Vendor relations
- Stakeholder engagement
Certification
- AWS Solutions Architect Associate
- Azure Fundamentals
- PRINCE 2 Practitioner
Languages
English
Fluent
Japanese
Native
Timeline
Senior Technical IT Project Manager
SCSK Europe Ltd
06.2022 - Current
Project Manager
SCSK Europe Ltd.
10.2019 - 05.2022
Master of Business Administration -
University College Dublin, Michael Smurfit Graduate Business
09.2018 - 07.2019
Consulting Sales
Rakuten Communications Corp
03.2014 - 07.2018
Sales Engineer
Collabos Corp.
05.2012 - 02.2014
Bachelor of Political Science -
Meiji University
04.2006 - 03.2011
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