Richard Okumoto, Ph.D.

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Founder and Researcher @ "Digital LifeStory Project"
Newport Beach, CA, US
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Newport Beach, California, United States, United States
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About Richard Okumoto, Ph.D.

CORPORATE EXPERIENCE:> OVER 30 YEARS in the Silicon Valley Technology Industry> Tech Revolutions: Semiconductors, Personal Computers, Software Applications> Management positions: CEO, CFO, & GM in Publicly-traded & Private Companies> Board Member: Publicly-traded, Private, & Non-Profit Companies> Board Committee Chairman: Audit, Compensation, & Strategy> Start-ups, IPO, Angel & Venture funding, M&A> P&L Responsibility as a CEO & GM> CFO @Credence Systems - IPO transaction > CEO @TMT - All Cash Exit M&A transaction > Board Member @Logic Vision (LGVN) & Vantage Technology - Exit M&A transactions > My Experience as a Public Company CFO Whistleblower under SARBOX - Captured in a Harvard Business Review Case Study "Midnight Journal Entry" used in MBA programs (UCLA, USC, NYU…India School of Business) ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE:> OVER 15 YEARS in Higher Education > OMBA DIRECTOR: (2 years) Launched Online MBA Program @CSULB> ADMIN DIRECTOR: (2 years) International Collegiate Business Strategy Competition> FACULTY @SJSU: (11 years) Lucas College of Business - MBA Program > FACULTY @CSULB: (10 years) College of Business - MBA Program> FACULTY @KGI: (5 years) Keck Graduate Institute (@Claremont Colleges)> UDEMY: 11,000+ enrolled in my online Personal Financial Well-Being Course> APPLIED CONCEPTS: Informed & Experiential Learning, Inquiry Based Learning> DEVELOPED & APPLIED CONCEPT: Digital Storytelling Community (DsC) Design Model > DEVELOPED & APPLIED CONCEPT: Online Scalable Social Presence > CURRENT RESEARCH: Digital Storytelling - Sharing Tacit Knowledge> RESEARCH INTEREST: AI aided HCI - Robot Social PresenceEDUCATION PLUS:> EDUCATION: PhD - Queensland University of Technology> EDUCATION: MA - Gonzaga University> EDUCATION: MBA - Boston University (current student: 2023-2025)> EDUCATION: BS - San Jose State University> EDUCATION: Certificate - Personal Financial Planning - Purdue University Global> DESIGNATION: Registered Financial Consultant - RFC® > FOCUS: Accelerate Learning, Collaboration, Engagement-(#AccelT2K)-(#AccelT2C)-(#AccelT2E) > PERSONAL INTEREST: EdTech, #DigitalLifestories, #Ikigai, #BalancedHumanity, #AgeofContribution> MEMBER: ASIS&T - Association Information Science & Technology> LICENSED PILOT: (Best PIC Flights: Flying my late former father-in-law Navy Fighter pilot/Blue Angel Leader CMDR Raleigh "Dusty" Rhodes in my Piper Dakota) Dusty's Story: (Amazon.com) From POW to Blue Angel.> DISCIPLINE: Trained in Martial Arts - Shotokan Karate (Blackbelt)> ETHICS: Public Company CFO Whistleblower - HBR case study

Richard Okumoto, Ph.D.'s Current Company Details

"Digital Lifestory Project"

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Founder and Researcher
Newport Beach, CA, US
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Richard Okumoto, Ph.D. Work Experience Details
  • Founder And Researcher
    "Digital Lifestory Project"
    Newport Beach, Ca, Us
  • Founder & Researcher
    "Digital Lifestory Project" May 2022 - Present
    Real Stories about Real PeopleCyberspace "Scalable Social Presence" - Perform an online search for itPromoting a #BalancedHumanity - Authentic Reciprocity of Respect & Friendship Information & Communications Technology (ICT) Storytelling Library - LifeLong Learning501(c)3 Non-profit
  • Corporations
    Board Member
    Corporations Nov 2012 - Nov 2024
    CURRENT BOARD POSITIONS Personal Life Skills Foundation >> 501(c)3 >> Board Member & Chief Digital StorytellerPRIOR BOARD POSITIONSVantage Technology Corporation - (Angel funded company - 8 years) >> Chairman of the Audit Committee >> Chairman of the Compensation Committee >> 2020 - completed IP asset sale to a Fortune 500 CompanyLifeVantage Corp. (Public Company LFVN - 5yrs) -- Nutrigenomics>> Chairman of the Audit Committee>> Member of the Strategy CommitteeLogicVision, Inc. (Public company LGVN - 2yrs)>> Chairman of the Audit Committee>> Member of the Compensation Committee>> Acquired by Mentor Graphics (MENT)Vitex Systems Corp. - Venture funded technology company (1yr)San Jose State University Research Foundation (5yrs) >> 501(c)3Center for Employment Training, Inc. - Vocational Training (5yrs) >> 501(c)3 >> Chairman of the Audit Committee >> Chairman of the Strategy CommitteeVarious Early Stage Startup companies
  • California State University, Long Beach
    Lecturer, Online Mba Program Director, Online Instructor Trainer, & Omba Curriculum Analyst
    California State University, Long Beach Jan 2014 - Aug 2024
    Long Beach, Ca, Us
    Lecturer - GRADUATE COLLEGE OF BUSINESS - MBA Program (January 2014 - August 2023)TEACHING OR TAUGHT THE FOLLOWING CLASSESGBA699 - Integrated Analysis. (MBA Capstone Course)MGMT543 - International Business PolicyGBA685 - International Collegiate Business Strategy CompetitionMGMT647 - Strategic Business ManagementLecturer - UNDERGRADUATE COLLEGE OF BUSINESS (January 2014 - May 2022)TEACHING OR TAUGHT THE FOLLOWING CLASSES:MGMT425 - Business Strategy & Policy (Undergraduate Business Capstone Course)MGMT406 - International Business PolicyMGMT300 - Principles of Management & OperationsACCT400 - Advanced Accounting: focus on consolidations and M&A accounting MGMT455 - Business Decision Analysis (Quant & Qual analysis)Director - Online MBA Program (March 2019 - May 2021) - OMBA initial launch team & initial Director - OMBA candidate recruiting, admissions approval, on-boarding, & advising - Grew OMBA Program from one Cohort to Three Cohorts per year - Course scheduling - Coordinating with Department Chairs - Assist with Curriculum Development, Management, Assessment - Coordinate Program resources: Faculty, TA’s, Career & Technical Services - Design/Implement IBL & scalable online peer-to-peer Social Presence - Development of program Strategy Map and Curriculum / Technology Roadmap - Coordinate with Industry Advisory groups - Introduced Experiential Learning and assessment methods - Introduced Tacit Knowledge sharing through student-developed digital stories(https://www.csulb.edu/cob-graduate-programs/article/graduate-programs-leadership)Instructor Training and OMBA Program Curriculum Analyst (August 2023 - August 2024) - Designed & implemented Canvas LMS training course for OMBA instructors - Assisted with onboarding new OMBA instructors - Assisted with OMBA curriculum development & 21st Century Business Skills
  • Keck Graduate Institute
    Adjunct Professor
    Keck Graduate Institute Jan 2016 - Mar 2021
    Claremont, Ca, Us
    Adjunct Professor - Postdoctoral Professional Masters (PPM)TEACHING THE FOLLOWING CLASS:ALS354 - Bioscience Business Strategy(100% online using the Minerva Project Synchronous Platform & ZOOM)
  • San Jose State University
    Lecturer
    San Jose State University Apr 2008 - May 2019
    San Jose, Ca, Us
    Lecturer - LUCAS GRADUATE COLLEGE OF BUSINESS - MBA Program TAUGHT THE FOLLOWING CLASSES BUS290 - Strategic Thinking (MBA Capstone class)BUS292 - Technology Business ManagementBUS294 - International Business Strategy Simulation Competition Global EMBA Consortium - Digital Disruption / Digital Transformation Workshop One-day seminar for MBA programs from Russia, South Africa, Italy, Brazil, China, UK, & IndiaLecturer - UNDERGRADUATE COLLEGE OF BUSINESSTAUGHT THE FOLLOWING CLASSES BUS12 - Money Matters: Personal Finance (Large Format Online Class)
  • Miller / Okumoto, Inc.
    Principal
    Miller / Okumoto, Inc. Aug 2005 - Nov 2012
    Strategic & Operational Planning - Clients included:>> Medical instrument start-up Company>> International Data Mining Company>> Rapid Prototype Manufacturer of Precision Assemblies>> Mo City Entertainment, LLC (CEO: Larry Hatcher Former VP @ Motown Records)>> M2P & Studio 56/Radio Recorders (CEO: Paul Schwartz)
  • Amec (Advanced Micro-Fabrication Equipment Inc.)
    Chief Financial Officer (Contract)
    Amec (Advanced Micro-Fabrication Equipment Inc.) May 2007 - May 2009
    Shanghai, Cn
    Two Year Contract - Location: Shanghai, ChinaSemiconductor Process Equipment Public Company In China(www.amec-inc.com)I delivered my contract objectives which included; completing the Series D Funding, establishing international intercompany pricing procedures & methods, constructing the short and long term planning model, and drafting international accounting & finance Policies and Procedures. AMEC was funded by: China Development Bank, Shanghai Venture Capital, Goldman Sachs, Walden Ventures, Lightspeed Ventures, Bay Partners, Samsung Venture, Qualcomm Venture, KT VentureNow trading on the Shanghai Stock Exchange Science and Technology Innovation Board, or STAR Market as it’s being called. Among the first companies listing on China’s Nasdaq-style market is Advanced Micro-Fabrication Equipment Inc. China (AMEC).
  • Photon Dynamics
    Chief Financial Officer
    Photon Dynamics Mar 2003 - Dec 2005
    Produced Test & Measurement Equipment for the Flat Panel Display IndustryAs CFO for this $200M public company I was responsible for the areas of Corporate Accounting, Treasury, Investor Relations, IT, HR, International Finance, SEC Reporting, and Corporate Planning. Our customer base included the premier suppliers of LCD-TFT Flat Panel Displays: Samsung, Sharp, LG-Philips, and numerous Taiwanese and Chinese manufacturers. We completed our Sarbanes/Oxley internal control process and procedure requirements during 2005. The company was sold to Orbitech which has been purchased by KLA-Tencor.
  • Electro Scientific Industries, Inc.
    Chief Financial Officer
    Electro Scientific Industries, Inc. 2003 - 2003
    Beaverton, Oregon, Us
    Short duration due to Whistleblower position: worked with the SEC, DOJ, & FBI. Within the first 30 days of my employment with this publicly traded company I uncovered accounting fraud. Working diligently with the Board of Directors and outside agencies we addressed the issues swiftly and professionally. My testimony in front of the Grand Jury led to criminal indictments that formed the foundation for guilty pleas from the CEO and Controller.https://store.hbr.org/product/the-midnight-journal-entry/NA0180
  • Credence Systems Corporation
    Vp And Division General Manager
    Credence Systems Corporation 2000 - 2001
    Poway, California, Us
    Accepted the VP & GM position for a $300M Division within Credence after the acquisition of TMT, Inc. by Credence Systems Corporation. In addition to my normal operating responsibilities, I focused on post M&A integration. My division produced semiconductor automatic test equipment (ATE) to address the analog, linear, and RF semiconductor market. My direct staff included; Director of Product Marketing, Three Directors of Product Development, Director of Manufacturing Operations, and Division Controller. The division had approximately 1,000 employees.We introduced two new products to address complex SOC and new RF devices within 12 months of my start date.(Credence is now part of Cohu, Inc.)
  • Tmt, Inc.
    Chief Executive Officer
    Tmt, Inc. 1998 - 2000
    TMT, Inc. was acquired by Credence Systems Corporation in an all cash exit transaction.In 1999 TMT, Inc. was ranked the 16th fastest growing company in Silicon Valley by Deloitte & Touche.During my tenure as CEO we grew the company from $3M to $75M in revenues while maintaining an operating profit in excess of 20%. We launched two new Semiconductor ATE Testers in the analog and RF device area. Our customers included premier names in the analog, linear, and RF device manufacturing industry. My direct staff included; CTO, VP of Marketing & Sales, VP of Operations, VP of Engineering, VP of Finance, and the Director of Quality. The company was ISO 9001-2000 certified.https://www.edn.com/electronics-news/4353752/Credence-TMT-Create-Synergy
  • Credence Systems Corporation
    Chief Financial Officer
    Credence Systems Corporation 1993 - 1998
    Poway, California, Us
    This pre-IPO Semiconductor ATE company was comprised of three major acquisitions (including a division of Oregon-based Tektronix) Within seven months from my start date we completed the successful IPO on NASDAQ under the symbol CMOS. We grew the company from $40M to $350M (45%+ compound annual growth rate) in revenues while maintaining an operating profit in excess of 22%. Post-IPO we completed several M&A transactions and several follow-on public financings.I was responsible for the areas of; Corporate Accounting, SEC reporting, Corporate Tax, Corporate Planning, Treasury, Investor Relations, IT, HR, and Corporate Quality.(Credence is now part of Cohu, Inc.)http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Credence_Systems
  • Novellus Systems Acquired By Lam Research Corporation
    Corporate Controller
    Novellus Systems Acquired By Lam Research Corporation 1990 - 1993
    Fremont, California, Us
    Novellus brought me back into a publicly-traded company. We posted the best operating model for the Semiconductor Process Equipment Industry with the highest Revenue-per-employee, gross margins, and operating margins.(NVLS was acquired by LRCX in June 2012)http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Novellus_Systems
  • Avid Acquired Basys, Inc.
    Division General Manager - Media Products Group
    Avid Acquired Basys, Inc. 1987 - 1990
    Burlington, Ma, Us
    Basys was the North American Media Products Division of Independent Television News (ITN) in London. We sold television and radio electronic news production software (ENPS) to such clients as; CNN, NBC O&O's, NBC Network, FOX, COX Broadcasting, ESPN, and many other networks and groups. My primary focus was Sales and Finance. We experienced a 40% compound annual growth rate during my tenure as GM. My direct staff included; three Regional Sales Directors, Director of Marketing, Director of Technical Support, and a Division Controller.The Division was sold to Digital Equipment Corporation (DEC) after which the Division was sold to Avid Technology (iNews).http://www.tvnewscheck.com/article/53349/ap-avid-battle-for-newsroom-system-share
  • Technology Companies
    Various Accounting, Finance, & Operational Management Positions
    Technology Companies 1974 - 1987
    Phoenix, Arizona, Us
    My employers included: Fairchild Semiconductor Corporation (A Fortune 500 - Acquired by Schlumberger - Grandfather Semiconductor Company in the Silicon Valley), Measurex Corporation (Mgr of FP&A and Operations Controller - Listed on NYSE - Acquired by Honeywell), Commodore Business Machine, Inc. (Corporate Controller - One of the first PC companies in the Silicon Valley), and Digital Research, Inc. (Corporate Controller - Acquired by Novell & 1st operating system for PC's-CPM & DR-DOS).http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fairchild_Semiconductorhttp://www.digitalresearch.biz/CPM.HTMhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Commodore_Internationalhttp://www.digitalresearch.biz/DREMAIL1.HTM

Richard Okumoto, Ph.D. Skills

Strategy Start Ups Leadership Strategic Planning Business Strategy Management Entrepreneurship Public Speaking Mergers And Acquisitions Operations Management Leadership Development Finance Business Development Cross Functional Team Leadership Marketing Program Management Product Marketing Executive Management Venture Capital Strategic Leadership Product Development Inspirational Speaker Corporate Finance Operational Planning Analysis Financial Analysis Team Building Thought Leadership Strategic Financial Planning Higher Education Motivational Speaking Financial Modeling Strategic Partnerships Organizational Leadership Cost Accounting Managerial Finance Fundraising Nonprofits Training And Development Financial Accounting Seminar Speaker Financial Planning Budgets International Business Policy Financial Management Employee Training Change Management Accounting Human Resources

Richard Okumoto, Ph.D. Education Details

  • Qut (Queensland University Of Technology)
    Qut (Queensland University Of Technology)
    Information Science (Scalable Social Presence)
  • Gonzaga University
    Gonzaga University
    Communications (Leadership)
  • Questrom School Of Business, Boston University
    Questrom School Of Business, Boston University
    Current Student
  • San José State University
    San José State University
    Business Administration (Accounting)
  • John Muir High School (Jmhs)
    John Muir High School (Jmhs)

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