Isao has extensive experience in software development including mobile apps and websites for NSW Government departments, banking, tourism, transport sectors and mobile app startups. Isao is currently the Managing Director of Appiwork Pty Ltd.Project portfolio: http://bit.ly/2Wim2E6Under his leadership, with his extensive skills in system architecture, business analysis and project management, Appiwork was recognised as the Best Studio - Small – in the 2016 World App Design Awards. The best studio/development house that consistently achieves excellence in app design. Winners are awarded according to the body of work submitted across all categories and the overall rating score. Appiwork is also on the Advanced ICT Supplier List for the NSW Government.Appiwork is also• Developer of Everywhere Venues - Winner 2018 Australian AI and Data Innovation Awards, NSW regional winner of Startcon 2018• Winner - 2016 World App Design Awards - 2 Gold, 1 Silver• Winner - 2015 and 2014 NSW Government Apps4NSW Competition• Finalist - 2016 CeBIT Business Technology Awards• Finalist - 2014 Australian Mobile and App Design Awards

Project manage and coordinate consolidating software and hardware solutions for all agencies joining the newly formed super departmentLeading project meetings and negotiations between IT department heads to gain consensus and cooperation for project deliverablesRe-designing and introducing improved business processes for the project management officePreparing and gaining agreement on project management scoping and implementation documentsManagement of issues and risks database including high level issues management and negotiation with internal stakeholders to resolve issues

Managing stakeholder expectations and gaining cooperation to meet head office requirements for the Australian rollout of a new global banking system Designing and gaining senior management agreement to introduce project communication procedures between Australian business units and global project leaders in JapanDesigning and managing Australian testing schedule and proceduresOrganizing project cut-ever event

Project managemento Website development and maintenanceo Online payment systemo Lotus Notes/Domino system developmentso iSeries (AS400) system developmento CRM deploymento VoIP and PABX deployment and managemento Branch office open, close, relocation and migration projectso Head office relocation projecto Network migration projectso Blackberry deploymentManage budget for Systems DepartmentManage relationships with project stakeholdersSuccessfully manage performance and development of direct reports Supplier negotiation and contract managementStrong conceptual and analytical skills to develop high-level strategic advice and manage resources, conflicting priorities, timeframes and complex issuesSupporting multiple branch offices in Australia, New Zealand and Japan

Developed useful commands for trouble shooting using Application Programming Interface Invented a distinctive program compiling technique to prevent the entire system from needing to be reprogrammed for an accounting system enhancementSignificant performance analysis and enhancement of I/O intensive application prevented the need for costly hardware upgrades.

This role involved managing a project to introduce GST functionality to JTB Australia’s travel system and required knowledge of the system capabilities and multilingual skills to distil Australian and Japanese stakeholder requirements, prepare project and system design documents and manage vendors.