Akira Hakuta
About Akira Hakuta
Akira Hakuta is the Lead Product Manager at MBTA's Customer Technology Department, with a background in senior product management at TripAdvisor and a diverse educational history including an MBA from Harvard Business School.
Lead Product Manager at MBTA
Akira Hakuta has been serving as the Lead Product Manager in the Customer Technology Department at MBTA since 2018. In this role, his responsibilities include overseeing product development and management initiatives aimed at enhancing customer-facing technologies. Based in New York, NY, Akira leverages his extensive experience in product management to lead strategic projects that improve user experience and operational efficiency.
Senior Product Manager at TripAdvisor
From 2013 to 2017, Akira Hakuta held the position of Senior Product Manager at TripAdvisor. During his four-year tenure based in Washington, DC, he was responsible for leading product teams and developing strategies to optimize TripAdvisor's product offerings. His work focused on enhancing the platform's usability and ensuring it met the needs of its users, contributing to the overall growth and success of the company.
Managing Producer at The Washington Post
Akira Hakuta worked as the Managing Producer for 'The Fast Fix' at The Washington Post from 2006 to 2011. In this role, which he held for five years in Washington, DC, Akira was in charge of producing content for 'The Fast Fix', an initiative focused on quick political commentary and analysis. His work included coordinating with editorial teams and managing production schedules to ensure timely and insightful coverage.
Educational Background
Akira Hakuta pursued higher education at several prestigious institutions. He completed his MBA at Harvard Business School between 2011 and 2013. Prior to that, he earned a BA in English Literature from Columbia University, studying there from 2004 to 2006. He began his undergraduate education at Georgetown University, where he studied from 2002 to 2004 and obtained another Bachelor of Arts degree.
Strategy Intern at Purpose
In 2012, Akira Hakuta worked as a Strategy Intern at Purpose for a period of two months. Based in New York, NY, this role provided him with the opportunity to gain experience in strategic planning and execution. His responsibilities included contributing to various projects that aimed to drive social change and organizational effectiveness.