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Jim Takatsuka

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Enterprise Sales at Amazon Web Services (AWS)
📍 Honolulu, Hawaii, United States

Jim is a veteran enterprise sales leader with a career spanning iconic tech companies like Apple, Sun Microsystems, Microsoft, and currently Amazon Web Services. He specializes in guiding organizations through digital transformation and holds certifications in both AWS and Azure. Colleagues have described him as the "ultimate Solution Seller".

Outside of his professional role, Jim is deeply embedded in the Honolulu community, serving on the boards of non-profits such as Aloha United Way and Child & Family Service. An alumnus of Honolulus Punahou School, he is actively involved in fostering local tech literacy and community well-being.

Unique fact: Early in his career, Jim co-authored the technical book "Using the Macintosh Toolbox with C", reflecting his deep roots in software development.

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Experience
31 Years
Current Role
Enterprise Sales
Location
Honolulu, Hawaii, United States
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Hawaii's Tech Scene
His recent activity is focused on AWS's expansion in Hawaii and he is a committee member for TRUE, a non-profit dedicated to Hawaii's digital transformation.
Non-Profit Leadership
He demonstrates a strong commitment to his community by serving on the Board of Directors for both Aloha United Way and Child & Family Service.
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Career

Work history

9-2023
Enterprise Sales
Amazon Web Services (AWS)
3-2021 - 9-2023
Strategic Account Director - Microsoft Federal
Microsoft
3-2020 - 3-2021
Digital Advisor - Microsoft Federal
Microsoft
11-2015 - 2-2020
Executive Vice President
PACXA
5-2000 - 11-2015
Enterprise Sales
Microsoft
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University of California, Berkeley
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