Kenji Shima
@kenjishima
Solutions Architect with 25 years in enterprise software, building APAC geospatial and AI/LLM solutions at scale.
JapanWhat I'm looking for
I’m a Solutions Architect with 25 years of enterprise software experience in Japan, fluent in Japanese and working in full professional English. At Mapbox, I serve as the primary technical advisor for 50+ enterprise customers across APAC, leading technical discovery, architecture workshops, and proof-of-concept development from C-suite to engineering teams.
My track record includes building deep enterprise relationships over more than a decade at Pegasystems and 11 years working on Japanese banking systems. At Pegasystems, I progressed from Senior System Architect to Lead System Architect and Consulting Manager/Principal System Architect—covering architectural leadership, requirement sessions, risk assessment, and mentoring teams.
I’m also actively building AI/LLM demos and tools, integrating Claude and Gemini with geospatial products. Recently, I’ve created reusable AI + Mapbox demo frameworks and bilingual travel/voice experiences (STT → Claude → TTS), and I maintain a portfolio of Mapbox GL JS demos spanning logistics, ride-hailing, fintech, indoor mapping, routing comparisons, and 3D/AI features.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Serve as primary technical advisor for 50+ enterprise customers across APAC, leading technical discovery, architecture workshops, and proof-of-concepts for geospatial API/SDK adoption. Built Python geospatial data pipelines and architected multiple AI/LLM map demos using Claude and Gemini.
People-managed 9 direct reports and acted as senior technical lead across enterprise engagements. Reviewed architecture designs and introduced new platform capabilities for Japan-based clients and partners.
Advised Japan enterprise clients adopting the Pega BPM/CRM platform, leading architecture workshops and requirement sessions with C-suite and engineering teams. Assessed existing architectures, integration risks, and migration complexity to drive successful enterprise adoption.
Implemented complex features and prototypes while providing developer troubleshooting support. Guided teams toward architectural best practices and platform capability adoption.
Project Leader
SCSK Corporation
Nov 2009 - Aug 2012 (2 years 9 months)
Led an 8-person team supporting and enhancing Mizuho Bank’s Foreign Remittance System using Java/J2EE. Coordinated requirements with overseas branches across Vietnam, Indonesia, India, China, and Australia.
System Architect
SCSK Corporation
Sep 2008 - Oct 2009 (1 year 1 month)
Designed base architecture for Mizuho Bank’s Foreign Remittance System using Java/J2EE with Struts, Spring, Hibernate, Oracle, and AIX. Collaborated with an external development team based in China to deliver the system foundation.
Team Leader / System Engineer
SCSK Corporation
Apr 2001 - Aug 2008 (7 years 4 months)
Led teams of 7–100 engineers across large-scale Java projects, working on internet banking and enterprise systems for SMBC, NHK Labor Management System, and UFJ Bank Internet Banking. Provided technical leadership and delivery supervision across multiple initiatives.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Sophia University
Bachelor of Law, Law
Earned a Bachelor of Law from Sophia University in 2001.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
JapanAuthorized to work in
Portfolio
github.com/mapdemosJob categories
Skills
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