I am responsible for the organisation website, which is powered by Divi Theme. _Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_ --- Below tells more about me: I'm not only an web administrator/developer --- Experienced GIS/Web Developer focused on (geospatial) data, automation, and improving workflows. I build practical systems and applications so people can concentrate on their primary duties—writing programs for people, not for the sake of programs. I translate stakeholder needs into reliable software/database solutions, enjoy tackling challenges, and persist until the right entry point and solution are found. I work with a people-first motto: treat everyone as an invaluable customer, whether internal or external.

Kotaro Watanabe

I am responsible for the organisation website, which is powered by Divi Theme. _Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_ --- Below tells more about me: I'm not only an web administrator/developer --- Experienced GIS/Web Developer focused on (geospatial) data, automation, and improving workflows. I build practical systems and applications so people can concentrate on their primary duties—writing programs for people, not for the sake of programs. I translate stakeholder needs into reliable software/database solutions, enjoy tackling challenges, and persist until the right entry point and solution are found. I work with a people-first motto: treat everyone as an invaluable customer, whether internal or external.

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Experienced GIS/Web Developer focused on (geospatial) data, automation, and improving workflows. I build practical systems and applications so people can concentrate on their primary duties—writing programs for people, not for the sake of programs.

I translate stakeholder needs into reliable software/database solutions, enjoy tackling challenges, and persist until the right entry point and solution are found. I work with a people-first motto: treat everyone as an invaluable customer, whether internal or external.

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Language

Japanese
Intermediate
English
Advanced

Work Experience

IT Lead & GIS Assistant at The Forest Bridge Trust
January 1, 2021 - Present
Developed and maintained CRM, GIS, and database systems, ensuring the integrated system functions as expected. Managed data infrastructure and built workflow automation for data processing to reduce repetitive manual work. Created notification programs to keep staff informed in a timely manner. Also handled website development/administration and revamped the website after the post-J4N era.
Contract Developer at Sagittarius Ltd
August 1, 2019 - January 31, 2021
Supported product stock management and developed custom plug-ins for an e-commerce site to reduce the business owners’ workload. Wrote a data scraping program to read and extract product stock data from a supplier website. Developed and implemented plug-ins aligned with business requirements.
Contract Developer at Sagittarius Ltd.
August 1, 2019 - January 31, 2021
Worked on product stock management and developed custom plug-ins for an e-commerce site. Wrote a data scraper to read and extract supplier product stock data from the supplier website. Built custom plug-ins to reduce the business owners’ workload and streamline operations.
Digital Allrounder at Hearts & Minds Inc.
August 1, 2017 - June 1, 2022
Handled database management, website development/administration, design work (brochures/directories), and IT helpdesk support. Achievements include building an automated workflow for quarterly reports, writing data processing programs for the printed Support Services Directory, and creating a digital version of the Support Services Directory for the Whangārei region.
Digital All-rounder at Hearts & Minds Inc.
August 1, 2017 - June 30, 2022
Managed databases, handled website development/administration, and supported design tasks (brochure/director y). Provided IT helpdesk support. Built automated workflows for quarterly reports and wrote data processor programs for printed support service materials. Created a digital version of the Support Services Directory for the Whangārei region.

Education

Post Graduate Diploma in Information Technology at Whitireia Community Polytechnic
January 11, 2030 - August 13, 2026
Graduate Diploma in Information Technology at Auckland Institute of Studies
January 11, 2030 - August 13, 2026
Post Graduate Diploma in Information Technology at Whitireia Community Polytechnic
January 11, 2030 - August 13, 2026
Graduate Diploma in Information Technology at Auckland Institute of Studies
January 11, 2030 - August 13, 2026
Post Graduate Diploma in Information Technology at Whitireia Community Polytechnic
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2022
Graduate Diploma in Information Technology at Auckland Institute of Studies
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2022

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Industry Experience

Non-Profit Organization, Software & Internet, Professional Services, Government, Computers & Electronics, Education, Other