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Kenji Shimizu

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Sony Semiconductor Solutions, OSPO at Sony Semiconductor Solutions
📍 Yokohama, Kanagawa, Japan

Kenji Shimizu is a technology strategist at Sony Semiconductor Solutions, focusing on Edge AI, secure IoT, and open-source technology. With a Ph. D. in network systems from Waseda University and experience at NTT and DOCOMO, he leads international teams in building scalable AIoT systems connecting devices, intelligence, and infrastructure.

He shows a keen interest in the practical application of cutting-edge technology, from exploring cloud-native development in video games like "Zelda" to testing natural language interfaces for public data platforms. He actively shares his insights on emerging AI design and GPU management for multi-agent systems.

He has a unique background combining deep R&D in next-generation computing for initiatives like the IOWN Global Forum with hands-on open-source software evangelism.

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Experience
7 Years
Current Role
Sony Semiconductor Solutions, OSPO
Job Level
Middle
Location
Yokohama, Kanagawa, Japan
Personality Overview

How Kenji shows up

Hard To Convince
Demanding
Upfront

They don’t always try to control the conversation but neither do they like yielding it fully. They focus on objectivity in a pitch and pay little attention to bells and whistles. They care equally about the product and its potential impact.

Priorities

Topics Kenji cares about

Edge AI & AIoT
He drives technology strategy for scalable and trustworthy AIoT systems, with a background in embedded AI, edge computing, and AI sensing platforms.
Open Source Strategy
As an "OSS Evangelist" with experience in OSPO, he focuses on ecosystem development and has spoken at events like the Open Source Summit Japan.
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Career

Work history

12-2022
Sony Semiconductor Solutions, OSPO
Sony Semiconductor Solutions
11-2022
Sony Semiconductor Solutions, additional post
Sony Semiconductor Solutions
2-2022
Ecosystem Development Department, Alliance Manager
Midokura
1-2021 - 1-2022
Senior Research Manager, Supervisor 主幹研究員
NTT
10-2019 - 12-2020
Senior Manager 担当部長
NTT Science and Core Technology laboratory group
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Education
2005 - 2007
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD
Waseda University
1994 - 2000
Master's degree
Sophia University
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

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