Shohei Azuma
Kirkland,WA
Summary
Accomplished technology leader with a proven track record at Amazon Web Services, adept in AWS architecture design and leading teams to innovate and exceed sales targets. Expert in Python/Django and cybersecurity, demonstrating exceptional problem-solving skills and a commitment to achieving significant results through strategic planning and effective team management.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Co Founder and EVP of Engineering
Medicalyours Robotics Inc
Kobe, Japan
03.2023 - Current
- Co-founded a new company and successfully drove the company to achieve 1M in sales within the first year
- Spearheaded the development, deployment, and management of smartpharm, a robotic medicine shelf management system, utilizing Python, Django, Raspberry PI, Javascript, nginx, gunicorn, and other cutting-edge technologies
- Implemented comprehensive system architecture and design to optimize performance
- Directed and motivated a team of engineers to effectively deliver on project objectives
- Ensured smooth integration of all components for streamlined system operation
- Met project milestones within designated timelines and budgetary constraints
Director of Technical Account Management
Tanium
Greater Seattle Area
10.2018 - 10.2022
- Provided strategic security guidance, managed SOC operations, and offered security automation and platform management consultation to high-profile enterprise customers
- Implemented multiple deployment scripts to automate the infrastructure deployment of the Tanium platform
- Provided several sample Tanium sensors(detection program) in Python and PowerShell
- Owned product development and testing of Tanium appliances and cloud infrastructure utilizing AWS automation like Cloudformation and lambda
Global Lead, Customer Success
SORACOM Inc.
Greater Seattle Area
08.2017 - 10.2022
- Oversaw global support organization and served as a tech support engineer in the IoT industry
- Managed global pre-sales and post-sales customer relations as a solutions architect
- Cultivated partner relations with device, solution, and reseller partners in the US and Canada region
Manager, Cloud Support
Amazon Web Services
Greater Seattle Area
09.2015 - 08.2017
- Managed a team of highly skilled Japanese bilingual support engineers in Seattle, providing technical support for AWS customers
- Successfully expanded the bilingual support team to the required size while achieving all targeted SLA metrics
- Established and scaled a security-focused support engineering team in Seattle, meeting all targeted support SLA metrics
- Led the implementation of support processes for newly launched services, with a strong focus on security-oriented offerings
Enterprise Account Engineer
Amazon Web Services
Greater Seattle Area
07.2014 - 09.2015
- Managed critical enterprise customer issues, requiring deep expertise in business/IT requirements and AWS cloud services
- Collaborated with software engineers and product managers to develop action plans and effectively communicated solutions to the Japan support organization
- Served as a technical escalation point, resolving complex cases from Technical Account Managers and Cloud Support Engineers, acting as a central technical resource within AWS support
Technical Account Manager
Amazon Web Services
Within 23 wards, Japan
03.2013 - 07.2014
- Provided technical guidance, issue tracking, infrastructure event management, and cost optimization consulting for large enterprise customers leveraging AWS
- Accelerated cloud migration by advising customers on short-, mid-, and long-term strategies
Technical Account Manager
VMware
Within 23 wards, Japan
07.2010 - 02.2013
- Provided technical consultation to accelerate virtualization initiatives, ensuring high availability, performance, and security for large enterprise clients
- Served as a post-sales representative, driving revenue growth by promoting VMware’s latest solutions and products
- Led large-scale desktop virtualization and BYOD projects, enabling workplace transformation and enhanced workforce mobility
Consultant, Staff Enterprise Risk Services
Deloitte
Within 23 wards, Japan
03.2009 - 06.2010
- Conducted system audits for large enterprises, including both Japanese and American entities in Tokyo
- Led IT process audits for a major manufacturing company, ensuring compliance and operational efficiency
- Provided J-SOX, US-SOX, and security consulting services to a leading foreign insurance company
IT Consultant
Lending Club
San Francisco Bay Area
09.2007 - 02.2009
- Designed and implemented multi location cisco network including site-site/client VPN
- Setup and configured infra/DB monitoring system utilizing SNMP/Nagios/MRTG/Rancid
- Installed several production Linux servers with Oracle products
Education
Computer Science -
California State University - East Bay
12.2005
Skills
- Strong Python skills
- Django framework expertise
- Cybersecurity best practices
- AWS architecture design
- AWS/Azure Services
- System integration and testing
Certification
- VMware Certified Professional 4, 5 Data Center Virtualization, VMware
- VMware Certified Advanced Professional 5 Data Center Administration, VMware
- AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Associate Level, Amazon Web Services, 07/2011
- AWS Certified SysOps Administrator - Associate Level, Amazon Web Services
- Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), ISACA, https://www.youracclaim.com/badges/6215dba0-7590-42f4-9d65-f57a0f8749ea/linked_in_profile, 07/2011
- Amazon Web Services Solutions Architect - Professional, Amazon Web Services, 04/2020
- AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional, Amazon Web Services, https://www.credly.com/badges/0c1e0cb9-be11-4753-b142-cba5464055e4?source=linked_in_profile, 04/2020
Publications
VMware徹底入門 第3版, 翔泳社, http://www.amazon.co.jp/VMware徹底入門-第3版-VMware-vSphere-5-1対応/dp/4798128422, 12/2012, Wrote security&hardening section of the book.
Languages
- English, Full
- Japanese, Native
Timeline
Co Founder and EVP of Engineering
Medicalyours Robotics Inc
03.2023 - Current
Director of Technical Account Management
Tanium
10.2018 - 10.2022
Global Lead, Customer Success
SORACOM Inc.
08.2017 - 10.2022
Manager, Cloud Support
Amazon Web Services
09.2015 - 08.2017
Enterprise Account Engineer
Amazon Web Services
07.2014 - 09.2015
Technical Account Manager
Amazon Web Services
03.2013 - 07.2014
Technical Account Manager
VMware
07.2010 - 02.2013
Consultant, Staff Enterprise Risk Services
Deloitte
03.2009 - 06.2010
IT Consultant
Lending Club
09.2007 - 02.2009
Computer Science -
California State University - East Bay
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