Wataru Ikeda

Wataru Ikeda

Senior Engineer

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  • About me

    I have experiences in Worldwide technical standardization(Blu-ray Disc, Bluetooth) and Patent/Licensing strategy, Government liaison(METI, MIC Japan), M&A/PMI, Purpose based coorporate planning. A member of MENSA.

  • Education

    • Waseda University

      1991 - 1999
      Master Information Technology

      Activities and Societies: Learnt software design methodology of architecture and data structure, Developed artificial intelligence model, Researched Genetic Alghrithm

  • Experience

    • Panasonic

      Apr 1999 - Apr 2011
      Senior Engineer

      System design, developed Blu-ray Disc ROM application layer technology, including BD-3D. Promoting Blu-ray Disc standardization to deploy Full-HD high quality 2D/3D movies/pictures into home.

    • Panasonic USA

      Mar 2011 - Sept 2013
      Strategy Planning Manager

      Researching market trends, key players, and their best practices by utilizing US and global standardization networks. Advising new business opportunities for the areas of healthcare, energy, and broadcasting for Panasonic.

    • Panasonic

      Oct 2013 - Mar 2017

      Researching market trends, key players, and their best practices focusing on healthcare, automotive, AV technology, IT technology, through global standardization networks.

      • Chief Engineer

        Oct 2014 - Mar 2017
      • Councilor

        Oct 2013 - Sept 2014
    • WOWOW INC.

      Apr 2017 - now

      Engaged in medium-term coorperate planning, media and technology strategy planning, agile management using DX, etc. Engaged in M&A (Buyer side) / PMO / corporate liquidation, technical connoisseurs (AI / VR / quantum computing)

      • Deputy Director

        Apr 2019 - now
      • Deputy Manager

        Apr 2017 - Mar 2019
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • MENSA member

      JAPAN MENSA
      Mar 2022