Corporate CTO Office, Deputy Director / AI Forward Division, Manager

• Apr 2022 - Present

As the AI Promotion Department Manager, I lead the team's direction and provide functional support to the products. I lead a team of over ten machine learning engineers. In managing the team members, I handle goal setting and management, quarterly performance evaluations, and provide monthly feedback and support for their professional growth. More than half of the team members are foreign nationals, and all management and communication with the team are conducted in English… Show more As the AI Promotion Department Manager, I lead the team's direction and provide functional support to the products. I lead a team of over ten machine learning engineers. In managing the team members, I handle goal setting and management, quarterly performance evaluations, and provide monthly feedback and support for their professional growth. More than half of the team members are foreign nationals, and all management and communication with the team are conducted in English. Additionally, during the recruitment process, I act as an interviewer for hiring foreign engineers. After assuming the manager role following the establishment of the machine learning development team, I worked as a division manager during the 1→10 growth stage to enhance the organization's development capabilities. This includes proposing strategies for introducing a modern ML platform and undertaking efforts to establish MLOps infrastructure. In preparation for organizational expansion, I have improved the hiring process for machine learning engineers by creating and implementing ML coding assignments, conducting design interviews, and enhancing the overall recruitment flow. I am also accountable for the organization's headcount and budget planning based on the company's business plans as a cross-organization division in the Money Forward, Inc. Show less As the AI Promotion Department Manager, I lead the team's direction and provide functional support to the products. I lead a team of over ten machine learning engineers. In managing the team members, I handle goal setting and management, quarterly performance evaluations, and provide monthly feedback and support for their professional growth. More than half of the team members are foreign nationals, and all management and communication with the team are conducted in English… Show more As the AI Promotion Department Manager, I lead the team's direction and provide functional support to the products. I lead a team of over ten machine learning engineers. In managing the team members, I handle goal setting and management, quarterly performance evaluations, and provide monthly feedback and support for their professional growth. More than half of the team members are foreign nationals, and all management and communication with the team are conducted in English. Additionally, during the recruitment process, I act as an interviewer for hiring foreign engineers. After assuming the manager role following the establishment of the machine learning development team, I worked as a division manager during the 1→10 growth stage to enhance the organization's development capabilities. This includes proposing strategies for introducing a modern ML platform and undertaking efforts to establish MLOps infrastructure. In preparation for organizational expansion, I have improved the hiring process for machine learning engineers by creating and implementing ML coding assignments, conducting design interviews, and enhancing the overall recruitment flow. I am also accountable for the organization's headcount and budget planning based on the company's business plans as a cross-organization division in the Money Forward, Inc. Show less

Engineering Manager, Machine Learning

• Jan 2020 - Mar 2022

As an Engineering Manager, I led and coordinated four distinct machine learning teams, undertaking management responsibilities for various projects. Additionally, I conducted 1-on-1 meetings, provided mentorship, and performed evaluations for each group of 3 to 6 members. 80% of the team members were non-Japanese-speaking global engineers, and all tasks, including team management and evaluation feedback, were conducted in English. In some projects, we had to make tough decisions, such as… Show more As an Engineering Manager, I led and coordinated four distinct machine learning teams, undertaking management responsibilities for various projects. Additionally, I conducted 1-on-1 meetings, provided mentorship, and performed evaluations for each group of 3 to 6 members. 80% of the team members were non-Japanese-speaking global engineers, and all tasks, including team management and evaluation feedback, were conducted in English. In some projects, we had to make tough decisions, such as discontinuing development or removing features based on the results of effectiveness verification. While maintaining the team members' motivation, we worked on redefining goals and enhancing the team's resilience to cope with such situations. I actively participated in developing the Code of Ethics for AI, contributing to establishing internal AI ethics, risk mitigation, and governance measures. Additionally, I contributed to evaluating the commercialization of one of the themes within the internal research organization, R4D, and played a role in developing business plans for the initiative. Show less As an Engineering Manager, I led and coordinated four distinct machine learning teams, undertaking management responsibilities for various projects. Additionally, I conducted 1-on-1 meetings, provided mentorship, and performed evaluations for each group of 3 to 6 members. 80% of the team members were non-Japanese-speaking global engineers, and all tasks, including team management and evaluation feedback, were conducted in English. In some projects, we had to make tough decisions, such as… Show more As an Engineering Manager, I led and coordinated four distinct machine learning teams, undertaking management responsibilities for various projects. Additionally, I conducted 1-on-1 meetings, provided mentorship, and performed evaluations for each group of 3 to 6 members. 80% of the team members were non-Japanese-speaking global engineers, and all tasks, including team management and evaluation feedback, were conducted in English. In some projects, we had to make tough decisions, such as discontinuing development or removing features based on the results of effectiveness verification. While maintaining the team members' motivation, we worked on redefining goals and enhancing the team's resilience to cope with such situations. I actively participated in developing the Code of Ethics for AI, contributing to establishing internal AI ethics, risk mitigation, and governance measures. Additionally, I contributed to evaluating the commercialization of one of the themes within the internal research organization, R4D, and played a role in developing business plans for the initiative. Show less

Senior Researcher, Manager

• Oct 2008 - Dec 2019

As a Research Manager, I managed a diverse team of researchers on projects related to HMI, natural language processing, and speech processing. As a manager, I was responsible for research planning, goal setting, and acting as the liaison with our research partner, DENSO. I also handled executive-level interactions, including attending events and presenting research findings to DENSO executives during the annual research laboratory's open house event. As a researcher, I was… Show more As a Research Manager, I managed a diverse team of researchers on projects related to HMI, natural language processing, and speech processing. As a manager, I was responsible for research planning, goal setting, and acting as the liaison with our research partner, DENSO. I also handled executive-level interactions, including attending events and presenting research findings to DENSO executives during the annual research laboratory's open house event. As a researcher, I was involved in prototyping connected cars and next-generation car navigation system development, proposing technical solutions to domestic and international car manufacturers, and engaging in technical negotiations and development with overseas software companies. I contributed to developing embedded machine learning processing software and optimization execution for autonomous driving, presenting my work at international academic conferences and conferences. I have also been involved in developing prototypes for artificial data generation for autonomous driving, using game engines to create driving image videos. Additionally, I have worked on projects involving interactions and instructions with robots, utilizing Microsoft HoloLens, HTC Vive, and other AR/VR headsets to create learning environments. Furthermore, I have developed, released, and managed an iPhone application for data analysis using Lifelog data and providing recommendations based on behavioral data. Show less As a Research Manager, I managed a diverse team of researchers on projects related to HMI, natural language processing, and speech processing. As a manager, I was responsible for research planning, goal setting, and acting as the liaison with our research partner, DENSO. I also handled executive-level interactions, including attending events and presenting research findings to DENSO executives during the annual research laboratory's open house event. As a researcher, I was… Show more As a Research Manager, I managed a diverse team of researchers on projects related to HMI, natural language processing, and speech processing. As a manager, I was responsible for research planning, goal setting, and acting as the liaison with our research partner, DENSO. I also handled executive-level interactions, including attending events and presenting research findings to DENSO executives during the annual research laboratory's open house event. As a researcher, I was involved in prototyping connected cars and next-generation car navigation system development, proposing technical solutions to domestic and international car manufacturers, and engaging in technical negotiations and development with overseas software companies. I contributed to developing embedded machine learning processing software and optimization execution for autonomous driving, presenting my work at international academic conferences and conferences. I have also been involved in developing prototypes for artificial data generation for autonomous driving, using game engines to create driving image videos. Additionally, I have worked on projects involving interactions and instructions with robots, utilizing Microsoft HoloLens, HTC Vive, and other AR/VR headsets to create learning environments. Furthermore, I have developed, released, and managed an iPhone application for data analysis using Lifelog data and providing recommendations based on behavioral data. Show less

Technology Research Manager

• Jan 1998 - Sep 2008

Enginner, Development Leader

• Apr 1991 - Dec 1997