Ken Takata

1. Work

1.1. Just changed jobs 6 weeks ago to a new industry. I'm now a PM for a boutique software firm.

1.2. Prior experience is over 12 years in government contracting work. Spanning PM work as well as sales and BD activities.

1.3. I hope to one day be a shark on shark tank!

2. Education

2.1. BS in Marketing/Business Management from the University of Maryland in 2003 (I feel old)

2.2. One year done in the MBA leading organizations program at Carey. Only going half time so it will take 3 years and a semester.

2.3. Certified PMP from PMI and certified PM in Workday software.

3. Favorite places I've traveled

3.1. Venice. Canals, bridges, water, great cafes and activity.

3.2. Rio is one of the most beautiful places I've been. The view out over the ocean looks like what I imagine Neverland would look like.

3.3. Geneva Switzerland. Went there by mistake, but amazing mistake. Cleanest city I've visited.

4. Hobbies

4.1. I've lost hobbies with each child. And I have 4 children now (newest 2 months old).

4.2. I still try and make it to the gym during lunch daily. These days mostly cardio so I can do little mini triathlons.

4.3. I play in an old man soccer league once a week with college friends late night after the kids are asleep and if I don't have too much school work to do.