Summary
Issei Hiraoka is a Solution Engineer with 13 years of experience designing and delivering cloud-native web applications and developer-focused solutions from Tokyo. He blends server-side engineering, DevOps, and Kubernetes expertise with partner-facing roles at Google Cloud and Microsoft, helping partners build proofs of concept, run hackathons, and accelerate first-mile customer adoption. Previously he led engineering teams at Rakuten building large-scale microservices and has deep practical knowledge of PaaS, containers, and API-driven architectures. Known for strong problem-solving and partner sales skills, he also brings a track record of internal recognition for technical evangelism and event speaking. Less obvious: he moves comfortably between hands-on coding and strategic partner enablement, making him effective both as a technical architect and a bridge to customer success.
13 years of coding experience
21 years of employment as a software developer
Bachelor's degree, School of Engineering - Department of Information and Communication Engineering, Bachelor's degree, School of Engineering - Department of Information and Communication Engineering at 東京電機大学 / Tokyo Denki University
General Studies, General Studies at 八戸高校 / Hachinohe High School
Japanese, English