Earning trust one engagement at a time.

Between the ages of 19 and 34, I lived in Japan for a total of eleven years. Spending my formative adult years there shaped me, both professionally and personally. Learning the language in particular gave me a lens on the world that still helps me keep an open mind.

What left the biggest impression, and what took me time to appreciate, was the relentless dedication to giving customers a world-class experience in every facet of life. Wages in Japan are low, but the stakes for pride are high.

LocNavigator is my way of bringing that same standard to localization. Buyers face complex vendor and technology decisions every day, with little objective guidance. Without it, LSPs and TMS vendors fill the gap with self-interested reports, benchmarks and pitches, and buyers are left to navigate alone.

Outside of work, I spend time with my family, hit the trails as often as I can, do woodworking, write, travel when I get the chance, and keep my Japanese alive.