What does MVP mean to you?I think that I received the MVP award because I am persistent. If I am uncertain of a matter, I will investigate until I become convinced and can also improve issues by clarifying or simplifying them. MVPs have an obligation to convey their knowledge to others, and stressing the practice of persistency is a critical. Compared to the human lifecycle, IT is like a newborn baby and MVPs serve as guardians by delivering attention and education in order to ensure that the "IT baby" develops properly.If you could ask Steve Ballmer one question about Microsoft, what would it be?I would ask Steve, "When will Microsoft offer Windows as free software?" since one should consider how much longer Microsoft Windows OS can be an income source. While this may not be an immediate concern, as Windows becomes more ubiquitous, people may begin to consider it the collective property of human beings. I am curious about the strategy Microsoft will use to address these matters and am intrigued by the question because the discussion requires more vision than projecting next year’s sales target.What do you think the best software ever written was?I think that the best software written is Microsoft Excel because it is the most widely used and affordable tool that improves production capability. While other custom software applications might offer more advantages for specific jobs, no other application is as user-friendly. Its application range is not only limited to spreadsheets, but also can be expanded by users to offer infinite possibilities. Of course, it is not perfect since the maximum number of rows is limited to 65536.If you were the manager of Windows Server System - Infrastructure Architect, what would you change?That is a hard question since Microsoft has already improved many features in Windows Server 2003. Therefore, I would propose some improvements from a niche perspective such as increasing the number of CPU supports in the Enterprise Edition to 16 CPU, then embedding an auto copy feature to the event log management server. While Windows Server 2003 supports SAN Boot, I would reinforce the Windows Server platform features by enabling the following SAN boot scenario. After inputting one’s name, the system would analyze the GUID, load the correct environment of the user from simple OS image, and automatically complete the network connection. Also, after participating with the domain without restarting, the system would automatically read the latest policy set by the group to which the user belongs. Furthermore, it would equally distribute the tasks of the group to all log-in users within the group. | If you were given unlimited data bandwidth, what would you do with it?With access to unlimited data bandwidth, I would pursue a study of artificial intelligence to make the simulation of cerebral neurons a reality. Using the findings from the study, I would architect the system that could coordinate my own brain and external memory and then operate that system within my brain. Another idea is to run a company which leases that solution ability. I am sure that the company would be necessary for the simulation world that needs vast amounts of computing and VFX worlds.What was the last book you read?I like books written by Junichiro Uemae. His book entitled "Yomukusuri," contains short essays that cheer me up. Also, I enjoy it because I can read it even when I do not have much time. When I was a student, I preferred books about the history of religion, science and engineering and still enjoy reading those books when I have time. To tell you the truth, the most recent book that I read was a comic book and a car magazine since my tired brain needed a vacation.What music CD do you recommend?I listen to all kinds of music from rock, to classical, to rap. The first CD that I ever bought was Symphony No. 9 "From the New World", composed by Antonín Dvořák and conducted by Karajan. Since then I have collected a large selection of No. 9 recordings. So far my favorite is a CD of the New York Philharmonic conducted by Bernstein. Bernstein’s performance in this CD in terms of emotion, lyrics and understandability is like a masterful painting.What makes you a great MVP?I work for a company that provides stock trading by web system. The reality in Japan is that there are only a few companies that implement Windows Server System for infrastructure in their finance system because of a deeply rooted belief in the mainframe. Considering the cost of system architect and operation costs, Windows Server System provides an overwhelming advantage.What’s in your computer bag?I have musical notes, a pitch pipe and a USB audio interface in my computer bag since I am a bass vocalist in an a cappella group. I use the USB audio interface to record through the PC and then objectively evaluate my singing. | What’s the best thing that has happened since you’ve become an MVP?The best thing was pleasing my parents with my MVP award. At first, I did not tell them because I thought they would not understand it, but when my parents eventually heard about the award, they said, "That’s great! Congratulations!" I was impressed with how widely Microsoft is known - even my parents, who live in a remote corner of Japan with no public bus system, know about Microsoft. However, I was most pleased that I could inspire pride in their son.What is your motto?I think "to sustain diversity" is a very important thing. All things - IT systems, social lives, the shape of land, the earth’s environment, and our sun - eventually change somewhat. Actually, that is the essence of life, the driving power of economic activity, and the reason why the realm of possibility exists so, the value in embracing change and diversity is especially important for people. I choose not to define my own personality because currently I am just a scramble of pieces within this diversity puzzle, and tomorrow, I will probably choose a different puzzle.Who is your hero?I do not adore anyone blindly, but if I have to choose one person whom I admire most, I would select Richard von Weizsäcker, former President of Germany. I admire his passion and attitude toward communication. He expresses himself using words that are easy to understand and thus, he is one of the few world leaders who has succeeded in communicating with people.What does success mean to you?If I die without any regrets, I will consider my life a success. I have many goals, such as wanting my parents to have an easy life, and trying to return favors to people who have supported me. Although meeting these goals does not necessarily define success because I will continue to develop more goals. So, if I live my life chasing goals until the last moment, I will be satisfied and consider this success. |
