Experience

Final Aim, Inc.

• United States
• Software Development
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Co-Founder & Chief Design Officer

  • Jan 2020 - Present

  Delaware, United States Final Aim has been driving the global adoption of blockchain and smart contracts technologies in industrial design and manufacturing. In November 2021, the company announced the beta version of its blockchain platform, “Final Chain.” In April 2022, the company established its headquarters in the United States. In September of the same year, Final Aim was accepted into “Berkeley SkyDeck,” a world-renowned Silicon Valley startup accelerator. In February 2023, it was also chosen as “The Most… Show more Final Aim has been driving the global adoption of blockchain and smart contracts technologies in industrial design and manufacturing. In November 2021, the company announced the beta version of its blockchain platform, “Final Chain.” In April 2022, the company established its headquarters in the United States. In September of the same year, Final Aim was accepted into “Berkeley SkyDeck,” a world-renowned Silicon Valley startup accelerator. In February 2023, it was also chosen as “The Most Likely to Become the Next Unicorn” within the Berkely SkyDeck program. In June 2023, the company won the “Japan-US Innovation Awards – Innovation Showcase,” a co-program by the Japan Society of Northern California and the Stanford University US-Asia Technology Management Center. Show less



Kabuku Inc.

• Japan
• IT Services and IT Consulting
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Biz Dev, Marketing, Sales, Industrial Design | Founding Team Member (Acq by FUTABA TSE/TYO: 6986)

  • Apr 2014 - Dec 2019

  Shinjuku, Tokyo - Kabuku Inc. – acquired by Tokyo Stock Exchange listed FUTABA Corporation – is a startup from Japan providing industrial design & manufacturing solution upon original global factory network in over 30 countries. - As an initial starting up member, has played wide-ranging roles from product & service design, biz dev & operation, manufacturing management, account & project management, to marketing & sales. - Also as a full stack industrial designer, collaborated with various enterprises… Show more - Kabuku Inc. – acquired by Tokyo Stock Exchange listed FUTABA Corporation – is a startup from Japan providing industrial design & manufacturing solution upon original global factory network in over 30 countries. - As an initial starting up member, has played wide-ranging roles from product & service design, biz dev & operation, manufacturing management, account & project management, to marketing & sales. - Also as a full stack industrial designer, collaborated with various enterprises such as TOYOTA, Honda, OLYMPUS, AISIN, Microsoft, AUTODESK, THE CONRAN SHOP, Dentsu, and Hakuhodo. ・ TOYOTA i-ROAD - Mass-customized 3D printing design project for personal users. ・ Honda MC-β - Designed & 3D printed a mobility to meet unique BtoB needs. ・ Tier IV Autonomous Mobilities - Established & supported hardware design development. ・ OLYMPUS Digital CMF - R&D project of CMF for 3D printing technology. ・ Microsoft MINECRAFT x 3D Print - Designed an educational program of digital fabrication. ・ LEVEL∞ - Designed a gaming desktop PC with a customizable 3D printing part. ・ mOmet/SUMISAYA/urushi - Collaboration project with the Japanese traditional craftsmanship. ・ Ready-Made Hack - An affinity project for tinkerers to enjoy more of 3D print design. Show less



Nikon

• Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing

• Industrial Designer

  • Apr 2007 - Mar 2014

  Shinagawa, Tokyo - Hands-on designer from conceptualization, idea development to final execution. - Launched successful production with cross-sectoral members such as marketers and engineers, and various vendors from China mainland, Hong Kong, Taiwan, and Thailand. - Designed products include digital SLR cameras from consumers to professionals, compact digital cameras, interchangeable lenses, binoculars, laser range finders, microscopes and various accessories. ・ D4 - Flagship DSLR camera for top professionals. ・ D810 - Ultra high-resolution DSLR camera for studio photographers. ・ PROSTAFF 5 - Re-branding and designing laser range finder for golfers and hunters. ・ D5300 - Consumer DSLR camera with challenging colors variations. ・ D7000 - Launch of a new DSLR camera line for emerging high-amateurs. ・ NIKKOR Lens Series - Interchangeable lenses finely designed for professional use. ・ SMZ25/18 - New introduction of a flagship stereo microscope. Show less