Summary
Rex Shoyama is a Senior Product Manager in Toronto with nine years in product roles and a rare interdisciplinary foundation spanning systems design engineering, law, and library/information science. He has led legaltech and practical law products at Thomson Reuters, Jurisage, and now DraftWise, blending deep domain knowledge with pragmatic product execution. Known for exceptional team focus and trust-building, he translates complex legal and technical requirements into user-centered, reliable solutions. His background as a software developer and corporate counsel gives him a pragmatic edge in bridging engineering, legal risk, and information architecture. Colleagues rely on his clear communication and ability to align cross-functional stakeholders toward measurable outcomes.
9 years of coding experience
8 years of employment as a software developer
MI Library and Information Science, MI Library and Information Science at University of Toronto
BASc Systems Design Engineering, BASc Systems Design Engineering at University of Waterloo