2018
Started my career as an IT consultant
I began my career at a software company developing an HR ERP package, where I managed ERP implementation projects and helped clients translate their organizational rules into product settings as an IT consultant. I worked with customers in various roles, including HR managers and administrative assistants, to understand their workflows and challenges.
I realized that while enterprise products with extensive functionalities can boost productivity, they are not always easy to use due to their complexity. The solution I could offer as an IT consultant was limited to the existing product, which sparked my interest in product development, where I could improve the product itself.
I realized that while enterprise products with extensive functionalities can boost productivity, they are not always easy to use due to their complexity. The solution I could offer as an IT consultant was limited to the existing product, which sparked my interest in product development, where I could improve the product itself.
2019
Shifted to a developer role after a company split
Our company split, giving me the opportunity to become a software developer. In my first project, I launched a web application service for ERP implementation project management.
I worked on frontend and backend coding, designed specifications, and defined the entire user journey, including customer support, privacy policy, and legal documents. I enjoyed working cross-functionally, collaborating with users, the IT security department, the legal department, and other teams.
I worked on frontend and backend coding, designed specifications, and defined the entire user journey, including customer support, privacy policy, and legal documents. I enjoyed working cross-functionally, collaborating with users, the IT security department, the legal department, and other teams.
2021
Engaged in customized HR ERP add-on development
After launching my first product, we designed and developed custom HR ERP add-on applications to integrate ERP workflows into client-specific processes, like complex HR decision-making. For example, we helped a major Japanese organization with 20,000+ employees save over 200,000 hours annually. I collaborated with other developers, project managers, and IT consultants.
How can I solve problems through simple and intuitive design?
In these projects, our clients’ requirements were often diverse, specific, and complex. ERP package products, which are considered exhaustive in terms of functionality, could not always satisfy customers’ needs. That is why they needed our customized add-on features. We faced the challenge of solving problems while maintaining simplicity and intuitiveness. This deepened my interest in product design.
Additionally, without designers on our team, we had to handle the design ourselves. Having always been curious about design, I began studying UX through resources like the Google UX Design Certificate. I applied this knowledge to improve our development process, introducing Figma mockups (see this case study for details). This experience made me want to learn more about UX design systematically from an academic perspective.
Additionally, without designers on our team, we had to handle the design ourselves. Having always been curious about design, I began studying UX through resources like the Google UX Design Certificate. I applied this knowledge to improve our development process, introducing Figma mockups (see this case study for details). This experience made me want to learn more about UX design systematically from an academic perspective.
2023
Started my Master’s in Information Experience Design in NYC
Led by my passion for product design, I started a Master’s degree at Pratt Institute. I moved all the way to NYC because the US leads the technology industry, and NYC is a hub of design. During my time in school, I worked on a wide range of projects, including a client project with an AI-powered product startup and VR/AR projects.
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I want to tackle complex real-world challenges and enhance people's lives through simple and intuitive design.
