Kanji Furuhashi

Senior Software Development Leader | CTO Japan

Professional Overview

Kanji Furuhashi is a seasoned technology executive with over 15 years of experience in the software development industry. He currently serves as the CTO of Japan for Chocolate Finance, a leading financial technology company, and holds additional leadership roles at GAOGAO, a prominent software development firm. Kanji's expertise spans across software engineering, technology strategy, and team management, with a strong focus on driving innovation and delivering business-critical solutions.

Experience Summary

Current Roles

CTO Japan, Chocolate Finance (2024-08-01 to Present)

Responsible for overseeing the strategic direction and technological development of Chocolate Finance's Japan operations

Leads a team of senior software engineers and architects in designing and implementing cutting-edge fintech solutions

Collaborates with cross-functional stakeholders to align technology initiatives with the company's overall business objectives

Drives continuous improvement and innovation within the technology infrastructure to enhance operational efficiency and scalability

Senior Software Development Engineer, Managing Director, GAOGAO Japan and GAOGAO Asia Thailand, GAOGAO株式会社 (2023-07-01 to Present)

Serves as a key member of the senior leadership team, contributing to the strategic and operational decisions of the company

Manages software development teams in Japan and Thailand, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, customer-centric solutions

Spearheads the development and implementation of complex, large-scale software systems across multiple markets

Fosters a culture of innovation and collaboration within the engineering organization

Managing Director, Engineering Manager, GAOGAO Pte. Ltd. (2021-04-01 to Present)

Oversees the engineering operations and software development practices at GAOGAO's Singapore headquarters

Leads a team of talented software engineers in the design, development, and deployment of enterprise-grade applications

Implements agile methodologies and DevOps practices to enhance development efficiency and software quality

Collaborates with cross-functional teams to align technology initiatives with the company's business goals

Career Progression

Prior to his current roles, Kanji held several leadership positions in the technology industry, including:

Android App Development Team Lead, IBM (2020-04-01 to 2021-03-01)

Chief Executive Officer, SpyceTek Inc. (2018-09-01 to 2021-03-01)

Chief Technology Officer, FullSpeed Technologies Inc. (2017-01-01 to 2018-06-01)

Software Development Engineer, FullSpeed Inc. (2016-09-01 to 2018-06-01)

Chief Technology Officer, Granma Inc. (2015-11-01 to 2016-03-01)

Chief Information Officer, Cocci Inc. (2014-11-01 to 2016-08-01)

Software Development Engineer, GREE, Inc. (2011-10-01 to 2014-10-01)

Software Development Engineer, Tonchidot Corporation (2011-01-01 to 2011-09-01)

Software Engineer, Hitachi High Technologies (2005-04-01 to 2010-06-01)

Academic Background

Kanji holds a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from the University of Tokyo, where he graduated with distinction.

Areas of Expertise

Software architecture and system design

Agile software development methodologies

Cloud-based infrastructure and DevOps practices

Mobile app development, with a focus on Android

Technology strategy and digital transformation

Cross-functional leadership and team management

Professional Impact

Throughout his career, Kanji has played a pivotal role in driving technological innovation and delivering business-critical solutions. Some of his notable achievements include:

Spearheading the development and launch of a groundbreaking mobile banking app for Chocolate Finance, resulting in a 25% increase in customer engagement

Leading the integration of AI and machine learning capabilities into GAOGAO's enterprise software suite, improving decision-making and operational efficiency

Overseeing the successful migration of Cocci Inc.'s legacy systems to a cloud-based infrastructure, resulting in a 35% reduction in IT maintenance costs