Rakuten

As part of the conversational AI/machine-learning solutions team, we create new capabilities that impact the entire Rakuten ecosystem. I manage financial operations use of Jira as a tool for issue tracking and project management and develop processes and procedures for approving new AI projects and tracking their progress.

Sr. Product Manager, AI Engineering, Conversational Experiences Department

Sound United

GTM Manager responsible for translating global brand strategies, product campaigns, marketing strategies, and brand positioning into Regional go-to-market strategies and channel execution plans.

Go To Market Manager, Japan/ROA

Amazon

Led marketing campaigns to grow acquisition and improve engagement with indie authors and publishers.

Sr. Marketing Manager, Kindle Direct Publishing

Managed both online sales performance and go-to-market planning of Fire tablet business in Japan. Led launches and managed performance of Alexa-on-tablet and kids edition tablet series. Directed product strategy, positioning, and online merchandising. Led marketing projects with digital content teams that brought customer value to Fire tablets.

Sr. Product Manager, Fire Tablets, Device (Japan)

Nikkei Electronics Asia magazine

▪ Wrote bimonthly column focusing on new consumer device design trends, mobile electronics and wireless technologies.

U.S. Correspondent (freelance)

Audyssey Laboratories, Inc.

I was employee #3 at this successful University of Southern California audio technology spin-off venture. Built the worldwide product distribution business operation from the ground up. Grew company retail customer base from zero to several hundred dealers within two years, surpassing company's revenue goals for the program. Produced all marketing material and technical documentation, and responsible for all channel customer support. Managed internal issue tracking and implemented Salesforce CRM system. Directed all OEM partner retail marketing and training programs (brand partners included Onkyo, Denon, Crestron and NAD). Set optimal pricing and managed marketing ROI. Drove a multitude of internal projects working with the founding scientists/engineers and the embedded/application software engineering teams. Owned the features and performance of the retail product line and managed the company's entire global retail presence.

Product Marketing Manager

Japan-based AI product manager for Rakuten and ex Amazon. Specialist in conversational AI with experience at Amazon with launching Alexa devices and at Rakuten as part of an AI SaaS team delivering chat solutions to various internal business units. Former tech journalist and current indie author of books and manga: www.michaelthuresson.com.

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