Our People

Our people possess experience in a variety of strategic and tactical business management techniques and a strong understanding of technical best-practices. We supplement that with in-depth, hands-on knowledge of an organization's internal operations, and the know-how from working in and with a broad range of organizations and diverse corporate cultures. By applying this unique blend of experience, knowledge, and know-how, we deliver high-value, down-to-earth services and work products that enable realistic and cost-effective solutions.

As of June 2009, our team consists of nine professionals, two paraprofessional / support staff, and two interns. Our key techknowlogists are featured below.

Donny Shimamoto, CPA.CITP

Founder and Managing Director

Donny C. Shimamoto, CPA.CITP, is the founder of ITK and the leader of ITK's consulting practice. Donny’s diversity of experience in financial & systems risk management, program management, technical architecture and application development, systems management, business process improvement & engineering, organizational development (including structure and alignment), and knowledge management (including change management and role & competency management) provides the basis for ITK's unique methodologies and project approach.

Donny was the first Certified Information Technology Professional (CPA.CITP) in the State of Hawaii, and is one of only three in the state. The CITP credential is a specialty designation of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA), that identifies Certified Public Accountants (CPAs) with the unique ability to bridge between business and technology; meeting the strict requirements for a CPA license as well as additional training and experience in: technology strategic planning, IT architecture, business process enablement, system development and acquisition, IT audit and control, and IT governance.

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Jodie Gyotoku

Director of Administrative Services

Jodie is a senior member of ITK's consulting team. By applying her extensive experience in business operations management and back-office automation, she ensures a balanced integration of systems and business processes to ensure that the proper administrative controls and supporting processes are in place to support technical initiatives. She also works closely with system users to ensure a smooth transition from manual processes to system supported processes.

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