KENICHI MATSUZAWA
Makati
Summary
I've spent six and a half years in the Philippines leading the launch and operations of a CAD outsourcing company as an expatriate from our headquarters in Japan. Before that, I managed international football events under FIFA, including the FIFA Club World Cup Japan from 2005 to 2016. My experience in both long-term projects and short-term ventures has honed my management skills and adaptability. I thrive in dynamic environments and love bringing big ideas to life.
Experienced with strategic planning, business development, and team leadership. Utilizes these skills to drive growth, innovation, and market positioning. Track record of fostering collaborative environments that lead to successful project execution and business achievements.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Founding Partner
NET-ING Co., Ltd.
01.2005 - Current
- As a founding partner, I collaborated with FIFA (Federation International Football Association), Dentsu Inc., and other partner companies to manage the infrastructure for the FIFA Club World Cup
- My responsibilities included setting up dedicated lines and Wi-Fi at each stadium, providing internet connectivity for referees' hotels, arranging FIFA's VPN lines for the HQ office, and managing printers and Wi-Fi networks
- I oversaw all events hosted in Japan
Treasurer/ President
Aida Home Design Philippines Inc./
01.2015 - 02.2023
- Company Overview: (Undergoing Liquidation)
- As an expatriate from Aida Sekkei, I established a subsidiary in the Philippines under PEZA-IT, employing around 40 staff members
- We successfully operated a Japanese CAD system in the Philippines, enabling electronic verification submissions to Japanese city offices from our Philippine team
- Unfortunately, during the COVID-19 pandemic, the Japan headquarters decided to withdraw, leading to the closure of the business
- (Undergoing Liquidation)
Management Director
Aida Sekkei Co., Ltd.
01.2000 - 01.2021
- At Aida Sekkei, I established the Information Systems Department and handled staff training and inter-office network setup
- I later developed the PC deployment scheme, managed software licenses, and led the implementation of VoIP to transition all offices to an IP-based system
Network Support Engineer
AT&T Japan
01.1998 - 01.2000
- I was involved providing technical support to AT&T WorldNet customers, both individual and corporate
- I was responsible for troubleshooting connection issues, verifying settings, and offering solutions to ensure smooth and reliable service
- Assigned U.S Military Base, support also
Education
BA - International Studies
California State University Sacramento
Sacrament CA01.1997
AA - International Studies
Sacrament City College
Sacrament CA01.1995
Skills
- Strong organizational skills
- Time management skills
- Exceptional communication skills
- Ability to work independently
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Detail-oriented
- Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously
- Experience in managing budgets
- Experience in handling financial documents
- Network Support Engineer
- Strategic visioning
- Operations management
- Business leadership
- Content strategy
Languages
Japanese
English
Timeline
Treasurer/ President
Aida Home Design Philippines Inc./
01.2015 - 02.2023
Founding Partner
NET-ING Co., Ltd.
01.2005 - Current
Management Director
Aida Sekkei Co., Ltd.
01.2000 - 01.2021
Network Support Engineer
AT&T Japan
01.1998 - 01.2000
BA - International Studies
California State University Sacramento
AA - International Studies
Sacrament City College
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