Satoshi Okano

141 Topaz Way, San Francisco, California 94131

(650) 906.7745
satoshi.okano@gmail.com

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
Seasoned and strategically oriented Executive with progressive background in dev
eloping and strengthening industrial companies to be well positioned to drive fo
r market share leadership positions. Exhibit strong ability to quickly access pr
imary success factors and make both short-term positive impacts and long-term st
rategic decisions. Effective in directing companies to capture market share posi
tions with focus on creating shareholder value and long-term profitability. Demo
nstrate exceptional experience in analytical, market-driven product / market str
ategy development, as well as excellent communication skills. Exemplify sound ju
dgment and decision-making skills; demonstrate commendable leadership in constru
cting strategic vision, generating financial success, and delivering positive re
sults across multiple organizational functions. Articulate in Japanese and Engli
sh.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE
- Strategic Planning / P&L Management
- Software Development
- Offshore Subsidiary Operations Management
- Cost Reduction and Profit Optimization
- Technologically Advanced Industry
- Human Resource Management

SELECTED CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

INDEPENDENT CONSULTANT ~ SELF EMPLOYED ~ San Francisco, CA May 2008-Present

- Actively involved in directing all phases of establishing a brand new U.
S. operation for a Japanese technology company, including implementing accountin
g systems through QuickBooks; negotiating and evaluating office lease agreement;
organizing payroll and HR services; installing internet and phone communication
s; coordinating basic legal documents; and reviewing liability and business insu
rance
- Developed financial budgeting and forecasting model for manufacturing co
mpany, which comprise of presentation package (deck) for the VC and private equi
ty firms to raise capital

Bonus.com, Inc. (Subsidiary of Appaloosa Interactive Corp.) ~ San Mateo, CA

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Oct 2002-Apr 2008
- Assumed complete responsibility in turning around declining operations o
f the business; thrived in restructuring and rebranding the Web site in less tha
n two years and incorporated a new Web 2.0 product concept
- Directed all phases in developing a new website, from conceptualization
to its launching and provided primary leadership to off-shore development team c
onsisting of 35 engineers, 5 local contractors, and the Editorial Department
- Implemented partnership agreement with leading book publishers and finan
cial institutions to promote the Web site
- Established a business unit focused on developing software content for a
dvanced mobile phones and successfully obtained development contracts of more th
an $1M with major mobile phone manufacturers and content publishers
- Functioned as board member of the parent company and handled complex leg
al and business issues along with other board members, investors, and outside le
gal counsel
- Administered the organized bankruptcy process to its completion
* Note: The URL has been sold subsequent to the closure of business. The content
on the current URL does not reflect the content of the previous site mentioned
above.

Appaloosa Interactive Corporation ~ Palo Alto, CA

CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER ~ CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER Feb 2000-Feb 2005
- Successfully closed transactions and acquired in excess of $10M developm
ent contracts with major game publishers
- Efficiently supervised a development studio with a team composed of 20 e
ngineers in Europe
- Instituted new subsidiary operations (Bonus.com, Inc.) with $15M worth o
f investment

Accounting Solutions, Inc. ~ San Francisco, CA

SENIOR FINANCIAL CONSULTANT Oct 1998-Feb 2000
- Delegated to perform senior financial consultant duties to American Pres
ident Lines, Ltd. and supported all areas of financial, planning, and reporting
- Oversaw the U.S. government defense contract project; developed financia
l proposal model in MS Excel to restructure the revision and maintenance process
and collaborated with the government auditor in a successful bid
- Contributed in improving the company’s market income statement by streamlini
ng the reporting format to highlight key information and adding performance indi
cators for the senior management
- Regulated the company’s monthly financial reporting process by designing cus
tom reports on the company’s Oracle Database and integrating the downloaded data to
the pre-formatted Excel worksheet; executed the standardized procedure and ident
ified increase in accuracy of reports and minimized number of delivery time and
labor hours for data entry

Gamebank, Inc. ~ Burlingame, CA

CONTROLLER Feb 1997-Aug 1998
- Established the U.S. branch operations for Softbank Corporation in Japan
- Successfully negotiated and implemented multi-million dollar software de
velopment contracts, licensing, and distribution agreements with a leading video
game publisher
- Directed initiative to develop company’s financial system, including project
costing, monthly financial reports, cash flow, budgeting, and forecasting

Segasoft, Inc. (Subsidiary of Sega of America, Inc.) ~ Redwood City, CA

SENIOR BUSINESS MANAGER Oct 1993-Jan 1997
- Oversaw operations of five software development studios and administered
 software development contracts; prepared monthly finance and operation reports
for the senior executives
- Executed project cost accounting and internal control procedures within
the development studios
- Functioned as key communication liaison for the Japanese parent company

Sega of America, Inc. ~ Redwood City, CA

CORPORATE FINANCIAL MANAGER Oct 1991-Oct 1993
- Supported the CFO and Treasurer in supervising corporate financial funct
ions
- Managed employment contracts for corporate executives, executive compens
ation packages, and other confidential business transactions
- Prepared consolidation reporting packages for the American and Canadian
subsidiaries in conformity with Japanese SEC rules and generally accepted accoun
ting principles
- Administered four software development divisions with an annual budget o
f $120M and prepared fiscal budget and monthly reporting package for the Japanes
e parent company

Arthur Andersen & Co. ~ San Francisco, CA

SENIOR AUDITOR Oct 1987-Oct 1991
- Rendered consulting services to manufacturing and distribution companies
for cost accounting, inventory control, and accounting system implementations
- Conducted audits and prepared financial statements for high-tech, manufa
cturing, distribution, advertising, and software development companies
- Facilitated communication between U.S. subsidiaries and its Japanese par
ent offices on various financial issues

EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, California State University ~ Ha
yward, CA