Summary
Hiroki Ishiwata is a seasoned global IT development leader with a strong full-stack background, currently serving as Senior Manager at Woven by Toyota in Tokyo. He has steered large-scale Web and smartphone application initiatives in international settings, bridging engineering excellence with cross-cultural collaboration. His track record at Rakuten spans roles from Senior Software Engineer to Development Manager, overseeing teams across Asia and the Americas and delivering end-to-end solutions. With advanced degrees from Tokyo Institute of Technology (MEng, BE), he combines deep technical know-how with strategic team leadership. Based in Tokyo, he is motivated by challenging opportunities to apply his global perspective and drive long-term impact in tech powered by modern architectures. In his career, he has repeatedly scaled teams and projects to align with business goals while maintaining hands-on involvement when needed.
9 years of coding experience
19 years of employment as a software developer
Master of Engineering - MEng, Master of Engineering - MEng at Tokyo Institute of Technology
High School Diploma, High School Diploma at Edogawa Gakuen Toride High School
Japanese, English