CV(English)

About Me

I have worked in data analytics since 2013, in the early days of data science in Japan. My early career included designing recommendation algorithms, improving retail operations using ID-POS data, developing and validating demand-forecasting models, and evaluating policy effectiveness. I also conducted overseas market research and supported university–industry collaborations, leveraging my proficiency in Chinese.

Later, I worked as a freelance data analyst and contributed to a wide range of short-term projects across industries. After the 2016 Kumamoto Earthquake, I shifted my focus to regional revitalization. I joined the Chiiki Okoshi Kyoryokutai (Community Revitalization Team) in Nagano Prefecture, where I supported resort development, provided IT/web consulting, built multilingual tourism websites, managed crowdfunding projects, and delivered upskilling seminars for local residents. I also planned inbound tourism initiatives with overseas influencers and coordinated international collaborations for Japanese creators.

In parallel, I supported startups by building analytics functions and handling ad-hoc data projects. Over time, my role evolved from data science to a more business-oriented analytics position, owning the full process—from problem definition and analysis design to data preparation, execution, reporting, and decision support.

My strength is translating ambiguous business challenges into structured analytical problems through stakeholder interviews and exploratory data analysis. I am comfortable with a broad range of statistical methods, and I prioritize practical, cost-effective solutions and business impact over overly complex models.

My core expertise includes decision support, user/behavioral analysis, effectiveness measurement, business planning, and market research. I am highly attuned to trends, and I excel at turning new information into actionable strategies.

I entered the Tokyo Institute of Technology MOT (Management of Technology) graduate program in 2020 and completed it in 2022. My master’s thesis, “An Evaluation of Migration Promotion Policies in Japan,” quantitatively assessed policy effectiveness using causal inference and an EBPM (evidence-based policymaking) approach.

In 2022, I incorporated a data analytics company to provide analytics services and project leadership. In 2025, I enrolled in the Kyushu University MBA to further integrate practice and theory and create greater value.

Education

2025 – Present
Kyushu University — Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Expected graduation: March 2027

2026
National Chengchi University — Exchange Program, College of Commerce

2020 – 2022
Tokyo Institute of Technology (now Institute of Science Tokyo / “Science Tokyo”)
Master of Management of Technology (MOT)

2012 – 2013
National Taipei University (Taiwan) — Business Administration (Non-degree / Study abroad)

2011
The Chinese University of Hong Kong — Exchange Program, Business Chinese

2010 – 2011
National Taiwan University — Exchange Program, Finance

2008 – 2012
Tokyo Gakugei University (Japan) — B.A., Social Science

2007 – 2008
Seikei University (Japan) — Computer Science (Non-degree)

Professional Experience

2022 – Present
Himaneco, Inc. — President / Founder

• Provide analytics consulting and project direction (causal inference, decision support, business analytics).

2019 – 2021
friendslight, Inc. — Data Analyst (Mobile Games)

• Built decision-making dashboards and visualization workflows.
• Led/mentored junior analysts and helped establish an analytics operating system.

2018 – 2019
b-style Inc. — Data Analyst (Job Media)

• Analyzed product and user data and partnered with growth teams to improve website performance.

2016 – 2017
CAMPFIRE, Inc. — Regional Representative (Nagano)

• Supported and led multiple crowdfunding and local projects to successful completion.

2016 – 2017
Iizuna Town Office — Regional Revitalization (External Specialist)

• Contributed to regional revitalization and promoted adoption of new technologies and services.

2017
Gaiax Co., Ltd. — Data Analytics (Startup Phase)

• Set up analytics tooling and basic measurement frameworks during the early-stage growth phase.

2015 – 2016
Marketing Applications, Inc. — Data Analyst

• Analyzed purchasing data and maintained master data for analytics and reporting.

2013 – 2015
Uniccs Co., Ltd. — Data Scientist

• Conducted ad-hoc analysis on purchasing data and designed recommendation engines.

Conference Presentations

[1] Masahiro Takaoka. “An Exploratory Study on the Effects of the Interaction between Migration and Settlement Promotion Policies and Regional Characteristics on Net Migration.” 17th Annual Conference of the Japan Association of Regional Development and Vitalization, Hamada, Shimane, Sep 2025. (Oral)

Awards & Honors

Excellence Award, Policy Essay Competition “10,000 Future Zone (1万人未来圏)” — Dec 14, 2025
“Institutionalizing Mutual Aid to Support Local Governance in 2040: The CoLocal Concept and Prototype Implementation for Small Municipal Zones.”

Media Appearances (Selected)

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