Betrand Chris Ukum

Recruiter

Tokyo, Japan5 yrs 7 mos experience

Key Highlights

Specializes in recruiting top IT talent in Japan.
Hands-on experience as a Systems Engineer enhances recruitment effectiveness.
Proven track record in digital marketing and SEO strategies.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Technical Recruiter with strong expertise in IT and digital marketing sectors.

Contact

ukumbetrand@gmail.com LinkedIn

Skills

Core Skills

RecruitingTechnical UnderstandingIt OperationsAutomationWeb DevelopmentAwsDigital MarketingSeo

Other Skills

Adobe IllustratorAdobe XDAgile MethodologiesAgricultural EconomicsAmazon Web Services (AWS)Analytical SkillsCI/CD DeploymentCSSCandidate EngagementCanvaCascading Style Sheets (CSS)CommunicationConfluenceConsultingContent Optimization

About

Hi, I’m Betrand Chris an IT Recruiter at TEKsystems Tokyo, with a background as a Systems Engineer. I bring a technical edge to recruiting. My hands-on experience in IT gives me a unique advantage in identifying and engaging top engineering talent, as I speak the same technical language many of my candidates do. I specialize in recruiting Full-Stack Developers, Front-End & Back-End Engineers, AI Engineers, Data Scientists, Data Engineers spanning industries from Fintech, Insurance, E-commerce to Mobility Tech. My approach is rooted in technical understanding, market knowledge, and a genuine passion for helping professionals grow their careers. At TEKsystems, an Allegis Group company, we partner with organizations undergoing digital transformation to build high-performing engineering and AI teams. With 500+ offices globally and deep industry expertise, we pride ourselves on being trusted partners connecting top tech talent with some of the world’s leading companies. Whether you're actively exploring new opportunities or just curious about what’s next in your career, I would love to connect and share insights on the current IT market in Japan. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 📧 Email: Betrand.Chris@teksystems.com 📞 Phone: +81 3-4572-2606

Experience

5 yrs 7 mos

Total Experience

2 yrs 3 mos

Average Tenure

1 yr 1 mo

Current Experience

Teksystems

Technical Recruiter

May 2025 – Present · 1 yr 1 mo · Tokyo, Japan

As a Technical Recruiter at TEKsystems, I specialize in identifying, engaging, and placing top-tier IT professionals across Japan, primarily in Application & Web Development, Data Scientist, Data Engineers & Data Analyst.
Key Focus Areas:
Sourcing and screening Full-Stack Developers, Data Scientist, Data Engineers and Data Analyst.
Supporting Fortune 500 and enterprise clients in scaling their software and Data teams in Tokyo
Collaborating with account managers to align recruitment strategy with business needs
Leveraging market insights and trends to consult both clients and candidates effectively
Building a pipeline of active and passive candidates using both traditional sourcing and AI-powered recruitment tools.
TEKsystems, part of Allegis Group, operates with over 500 offices worldwide and is known for delivering tailored workforce solutions and IT talent to industry leaders globally.

RecruitingMarket InsightsCandidate EngagementTechnical Understanding

Canon solutions america

System Engineer

Mar 2023 – Apr 2025 · 2 yrs 1 mo · Tokyo, Japan · Remote

⚙️ Configured systems, managed assets, and tested deployments across DEV, QA, and PROD environments
⛔ Debugged system issues, working closely with development teams to implement solutions
🎟️ Created & managed tickets using PPM tools, ensuring smooth workflow operations
⛁ Read and analyzed SQL code to prevent errors in Oracle Database updates
🔄 Automated CI/CD deployment processes using Jenkins, streamlining production releases
🚀 Onboarded & trained 3+ engineers on asset deployment processes across different environments

AutomationIT OperationsSystem ConfigurationCI/CD DeploymentSQL

Freewill inc

2 roles

In-House Web Development & AWS Operations

Promoted

Nov 2021 – Mar 2023 · 1 yr 4 mos · Tokyo, Japan

👨🏼‍💻 Led homepage development from requirement definition to design, development in agile development
📲 Conducted UI/UX testing, usability testing, and mobile site optimization
🚀 Developed core web components: Header, Footer, Privacy Policy, and more
</> Worked with HTML (2,000+ lines), CSS (1,700+ lines) and JavaScript
☁️ Managed AWS infrastructure: S3, LightSail, EC2, ASG, ELB
🔐 Assisted in cloud environment setup, scalable architecture design & security measures
λ Gained practical knowledge in containers, serverless computing, and disaster recovery

AWSHTML5CSSJavaScriptUI/UX TestingWeb Development

Digital Marketer & SEO Specialist

Oct 2020 – Nov 2021 · 1 yr 1 mo · Tokyo, Japan

I was involved in the following task:
📈 Implemented On-page, Off-page, and Technical SEO strategies for E-commerce & Crowdfunding platforms
📢 Managed Google, Facebook & Instagram ads, boosting user sign-ups by 350+
🔎 Conducted Keyword Research & Content Optimization for improved search rankings
📊 Used Google Analytics, Google Data Studio, and Search Console for performance analysis
🤝 Led a fundraising project that raised ¥200,000 to support displaced children in Cameroon

SEOMarket ResearchGoogle AnalyticsContent OptimizationDigital Marketing