Kazuaki Higashibata
About Kazuaki Higashibata
Kazuaki Higashibata serves as a Senior Manager at Murata Manufacturing Co. Limited, where he has worked since 2019. He has extensive experience in RF Product Engineering and Marketing, and has held various roles within the company since 2002.
Work at Murata
Kazuaki Higashibata has been a Senior Manager at Murata since 2019, contributing to the company's operations for five years. Prior to this role, he served as a Manager from 2018 to 2021 in Tokyo. His career at Murata began in 2002 as an Electrical Engineer in Yasu, Shiga, where he worked for three years. He has also held positions as a Senior Specialist from 2016 to 2018 and as a Team Leader in New Business Development for both general and RFID sectors from 2009 to 2013 in Kyoto.
Education and Expertise
Kazuaki Higashibata holds a Bachelor's degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from Kumamoto University, which he completed from 1998 to 2000. He furthered his education at the same institution, obtaining a Master's degree in the same field from 2000 to 2002. Additionally, he studied at Osaka Prefectural College of Technology from 1993 to 1998, where he also focused on Electrical and Electronics Engineering. His expertise includes RF Product Engineering and Marketing.
Background
Kazuaki Higashibata has a diverse background in engineering and management within the electronics industry. He began his career at Murata Manufacturing Co. Ltd in 2002, where he gained extensive experience in various roles, including Electrical Engineer and Team Leader. His work has spanned multiple locations in Japan, including Yasu, Tokyo, and Kyoto, and he is currently based in Beijing, China.
Involvement in Open Innovation
Kazuaki Higashibata has been actively involved in Open Innovation initiatives at Murata Manufacturing Co. Limited. This involvement reflects his commitment to fostering collaboration and innovation within the company, contributing to the development of new technologies and business strategies.