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My name is Hikaru. I'm a business and computer science student in my 5th year at UBC with a strong interest in Product Management, Technical Consulting, DevOps, and Design. My goal is to leverage the seemingly disparate fields of business and tech and continually learn about how these areas can work together to improve other people's lives.

Last year, I've had the incredible opportunity to dive into product management through hands-on co-op experiences at two fast-growing startups in Japan. These experiences undoubtedly fueled my passion for this field, and I'm excited to keep growing and connecting with others who share similar interests in building products that make a difference.

Currently, I'm on a co-op term in Development Release Operations, where I'm gaining hands-on experience in the final stage of the product lifecycle. After working across software development and product management, this role has been an exciting opportunity to see how ideas are delivered reliably at scale. Everyday, I'm learning, growing, and deepening my understanding of how great products come together from end to end.

Outside of school, you'll often find me exploring the great outdoors - mostly hiking, fishing, and taking photos with my camera. At home, I enjoy reading on the humanities, practicing the drums, or working on a creative project!