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Akiyoshi Yamamoto

Summary

Seasoned Quality Assurance Analyst with a proven track record at COGNIZANT TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS, enhancing Meta's operational efficiency through comprehensive audits and strategic policy refinement. Excelled in mentoring, showcasing a blend of hard skills in quality processes and soft skills in training. Achieved significant performance boosts by identifying and rectifying process discrepancies, underlining a commitment to excellence and continuous improvement.


Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Quality Assurance Analyst

COGNIZANT TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS / On-site at Meta
11.2021 - 08.2024
  • Conducted comprehensive onsite audits at Meta, enhancing efficiency and ensuring compliance.
  • Boosted team performance by providing actionable feedback and actively participating in training initiatives.
  • Spearheaded the refinement of internal policies, promoting operational alignment.
  • Analyzed first-tier teams policies to identify discrepancies and implement effective solutions(project)
  • Proactively identified and addressed policy gaps, collaborating with global teams.
  • Presented accuracy score reports at weekly meetings, proposing targeted strategies to minimize common errors.
  • Developed and optimized the weekly audit plan for the QA team, ensuring strategic resources allocation.
  • Ensured prompt communication of audit results to reviewers, providing constructive feedback with policy links and facilitating a transparent review process for disputes.
  • Acted as a key member of the Global/APAC support staff, effectively addressing reviewer concerns and inquiries.
  • Conducted 1:1 coaching sessions with reviewers to rectify recurring errors and enhance performance.

Senior Process Specialist

COGNIZANT TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS / On-site at Meta
02.2017 - 11.2021
  • Conducted thorough review of inbound requests to ensure policy adherence and quality compliance.
  • Delivered comprehensive operational support and trainings to new hires, enhancing team efficiency.
  • Managed Japanese language tasks alongside global language support requests, showcasing cross-cultural expertise.
  • Reduced process error rate with thorough analysis and implementation of corrective measures.

Executive

H.I.S International Travel Pte Ltd
10.2016 - 12.2016

Transactional Specialist

Arvato Digital Services / On-site at Microsoft
10.2012 - 10.2015

Style Specialist (Senior Fashion Coordinator)

WingTai - G2000 Apparel(S) Pte Ltd
05.2010 - 09.2012

Education

Garden International School (Thailand)
01-2006

Thai Japanese Association School
Thailand (Bangkok)
03-2003

Skills

  • Quality assurance
  • Quality processes
  • Data analysis
  • Mentoring and training

Languages

English
Japanese

Certification

  • Email etiquette: write more effective emails at work - Udemy / Mar 2024
  • Effective business english for service staff(Intermediate) - Udemy / Mar 2024
  • Giving and receiving feedback for management and leadership(Beginner) - Udemy / Sep 2023
  • The virtual manager: lead productive teams from home - Udemy / Sep 2023
  • Motivation: A quick course on motivating your team(Beginner) - Udemy / Sep 2023
  • Communicate for business: Write, email, close the loop(Beginner) - Udemy / Mar 2023
  • Manage change through collaboration and teamwork(Beginner) - Udemy / Mar 2023
  • Business communication skills: Business writing & Grammer(Beginner) - Udemy / Oct 2022
  • Feedback for growth(201-Intermediate) - Kpoint / Aug 2022
  • SOP writing skills: Process(101-Basics) - Kpoint / Aug 2022
  • Best practice in document management - Udemy / Aug 2022
  • Root cause analysis(101-basics) - Kpoint / Aug 2022
  • Culture: How to be a great coach(Beginner) - Udemy / Jul 2022
  • Presentation skills: give more powerful, memorable talks(Beginner) - Udemy / Apr 2022
  • Coaching for growth and success - Udemy / Apr 2022
  • Communication fundamentals: how to communicate better(Beginner) - Udemy / Apr 2022
  • The customer: how to understand their needs(Beginner) - Udemy / Aug 2021
  • Design thinking for beginners: develop innovative ideas - Udemy / Jun 2021


Timeline

Quality Assurance Analyst

COGNIZANT TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS / On-site at Meta
11.2021 - 08.2024

Senior Process Specialist

COGNIZANT TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS / On-site at Meta
02.2017 - 11.2021

Executive

H.I.S International Travel Pte Ltd
10.2016 - 12.2016

Transactional Specialist

Arvato Digital Services / On-site at Microsoft
10.2012 - 10.2015

Style Specialist (Senior Fashion Coordinator)

WingTai - G2000 Apparel(S) Pte Ltd
05.2010 - 09.2012
  • Email etiquette: write more effective emails at work - Udemy / Mar 2024
  • Effective business english for service staff(Intermediate) - Udemy / Mar 2024
  • Giving and receiving feedback for management and leadership(Beginner) - Udemy / Sep 2023
  • The virtual manager: lead productive teams from home - Udemy / Sep 2023
  • Motivation: A quick course on motivating your team(Beginner) - Udemy / Sep 2023
  • Communicate for business: Write, email, close the loop(Beginner) - Udemy / Mar 2023
  • Manage change through collaboration and teamwork(Beginner) - Udemy / Mar 2023
  • Business communication skills: Business writing & Grammer(Beginner) - Udemy / Oct 2022
  • Feedback for growth(201-Intermediate) - Kpoint / Aug 2022
  • SOP writing skills: Process(101-Basics) - Kpoint / Aug 2022
  • Best practice in document management - Udemy / Aug 2022
  • Root cause analysis(101-basics) - Kpoint / Aug 2022
  • Culture: How to be a great coach(Beginner) - Udemy / Jul 2022
  • Presentation skills: give more powerful, memorable talks(Beginner) - Udemy / Apr 2022
  • Coaching for growth and success - Udemy / Apr 2022
  • Communication fundamentals: how to communicate better(Beginner) - Udemy / Apr 2022
  • The customer: how to understand their needs(Beginner) - Udemy / Aug 2021
  • Design thinking for beginners: develop innovative ideas - Udemy / Jun 2021


Garden International School (Thailand)

Thai Japanese Association School
Akiyoshi Yamamoto