Thank you for having me today!

At university, I studied marketing in the economics and business administration department. I was just an average university student. Looking back now, I wish I had paid more attention in class... In my senior year, I did a long-term internship at an IT company, and that is when I started to develop an interest in the IT industry.

During my job hunting, I did not consider consulting firms at all. I was originally scheduled to join Hellonet, a group company, but during the final interview, the President and the then-head of the consulting division invited me to join their newly launched consulting division. That is how I ended up joining the consulting industry.

Starting a business right after graduation is something you can only do in a startup. I felt excited to be offered such an opportunity. Being the kind of person who finds interest in unique experiences, I thought it would be fascinating. So, I joined Hellonet, and it felt like an adventure. The company's open culture, with easy access to higher-ups like the president and other management members, appealed to me. I believed this environment would provide ample chances for younger employees like me to share our opinions with the management.

Not at all. Sure, when we kicked off, we were facing constant losses and numerous challenges, making things really tough. If things had stayed that way, I might have questioned my decision and thought that I should have joined a different company. However, now that we are turning a profit and shaping up as a consulting company, I am happy to have been part of the business from its very start.

When I started working here, my then-boss shared to me, "Consulting might seem glamorous, but in reality, it's rough work, so be prepared." That left a strong impression on me. As I became more experienced, I learned that it is not just about solving clients' problems; understanding clients' feelings in daily meetings and conversations is crucial. Now, I believe that this is a job where daily effort really matters.

After my training, I jumped into a project promoting SDGs for a construction company. Since I still did not know much at that time, my main tasks were creating materials and taking meeting minutes… (laughs) Following that, I spent around six (6) months supporting PMO on an inside sales branch expansion project for a major precision equipment company. Currently, I have been working as a PMO on an RPA implementation support project for a major telecommunications company for about a year. Apart from the projects, I also had some valuable experiences, such as launching a website, creating internal rules, and designing workflows.

It is not exactly as a consultant, but being part of a new business launch was a great experience for me as a recent graduate. I encountered various challenges during the launch, but it was valuable to witness firsthand the speed with which we dealt with issues - which is typical in a startup company. On the flip side, the most challenging aspect was understanding and applying the standard practices and norms of consulting firms, as taught by my boss, who was from a well-known consulting company. Since I had no prior consulting experience and had not even attended any briefing sessions, it was quite a challenge. (laughs)

I work with clients in different industries, and each company's work atmosphere is unique - offering a lot of learning opportunities. Currently, I am part of an RPA implementation project with a foreign vendor, so I communicate in English daily. We have meetings and chat in English with people from the U.S. and India. Dealing with various nationalities, cultures, and values can be confusing, but it is also thrilling.

I do not think it is enough for a consultant to just follow the client's orders like "Do this" or "Fix this problem". What is crucial is how much value I can add on my own and meet or exceed the client's quality standards. That's why I make a conscious effort to be proactive in my work.

Personally, I want to work with different IT products. Berkeley is a digital transformation (DX) consulting business, so I aim to contribute to more than just robotic process automation (RPA). I also want to be part of many projects at a good pace. Right now, I still lack the knowledge and skills to deliver results in a short timeframe. My plan is to keep learning eagerly and gaining experience so that I can excel in any project I take on.

In the past, we had a lot of experienced folks, but lately, we are seeing younger members - making our organization livelier. Moving forward, I hope we can grow the business alongside people who are eager to take on challenges without fear of failure!