Tokyo Institute of Technology
Ms. (Eng), University of California, Berkeley /MBA

Masa was involved in the development of microsatellites at Kyushu University. Next at Mitsui & Co., Ltd. he promoted the overseas electric power business, building power futures trading and revenue models using weather data. He also previously worked at Metaps Inc. where he was engaged in analyzing consumer data. His favorite mackerel is chub mackerel.

Kyushu University /Ms. (Eng)

Takuma was involved in the development of the largest social gaming platform in Japan at GREE, Inc. Later at Metaps Inc., he developed native application, server side, and SDK for the analysis services of mobile applications and videos. His specialty is image processing. His favorite water type pokemon is Wailord.

Tokyo University of Science /Ms. (Eng)

As a Postdoctoral Researcher Makoto studied document analysis aimed at restructuring knowledge. He also performed consumer data analysis by machine learning at Metaps, Inc. he also was previously involved in the development of a matching platform at a Chinese drone startup. His favorite fish is medaka (Japanese killifish).

University of Tokyo /Ph.D. (Eng)

Takeshi was responsible for a server-side development of SNS and chat services at GREE, Inc. he also was responsible for the server-side development of new businesses at Nextbeat Co. Ltd. His specialty is machine learning. His favorite sea song is Shimaguni DNA .

Kyoto University /Ms. (Eng)

Toru studied marine ecosystem engineering, specifically fish farming related fluid simulations. Also previously at GREE, Inc. and CrowdWorks, Inc. he dealt with consumer web services, such as automation for infrastructure operation and application development. His favorite triangle is the Polynesian Triangle.

University of Tokyo /Ms. (Eng)

Tomo developed printer systems at Canon IT Solutions Inc. Also as a full stack engineer at COLOPL, Inc. he developed both the server and application side of popular titles. At Metaps, Inc., as lead engineer, he developed the SDK and server side of the mobile measurement platform. His favorite sea is the Adriatic Sea.

Kyoto University /Ms. (BioSc)

At Itochu Corporation in the Aerospace Department, Hiroshi was in charge of agency business for the overseas manufacturers of Aerospace & Defense. He achieved YoY 300% growth of sales booking with GOJ in his program, and was promoted to Project Manager in record time. His favorite sea is Mare Tranquillitatis.

Kyushu University /Ms. (Eng)

Yuki developed steel manufacturing technology and new manufacturing processes at NIPPON STEEL CORPORATON. At Recruit Lifestyle Co., Ltd. he was responsible for business management and sales promotion of the beauty infomation platform. His favorite seafood meal is pickled and roasted mackerel.

Waseda University /Bs. (Eng)
GLOBIS University/MBA

Shinji previously was involved with designing the structure of electronic musical instruments and audio equipment in the product design department at Yamaha Corporation, he was responsible for the planning, demonstration, and collaboration for new business development. His favorite seafood meal is maki Cevichado.

University of Tokyo /Bs. (Eng)

At MUFG Bank Ltd. Akiko was in charge of corporate sales for small and mid-sized enterprises where she was recognized by the corporate sector. Next at LIFULL Co. Ltd. she was in charge of recruitment of new graduates for salaried positions. Her favorite cup noodles are seafood noodles.

Keio University /Ba. (Law)

Andy studied fisheries and aquacultural engineering. Later he managed design, construction, logistics, and sales of land-based recirculating aquaculture systems at Aquacare Environment Inc. Previously he has worked as a researcher at NOAA and has experience with growing shellfish, seaweed, and both marine and freshwater fish. His favorite town mascot is Naashi-kun in Ainan, Ehime, Japan.

University of California-Davis /Ms. (Eng)

Yudai previously worked at Hitachi Zosen Corporation where he was in charge of piping design of the plant’s EPC project. Afterwards he was involved in the detail design and construction management of a chemical plant, he also has dealt with the construction management of a desalination plant in Qatar, which currently has the largest capacity ever built by Hitachi Zosen. He has managed diverse teams of engineers, subcontractors, and venders from both Asia and European countries. His favorite fish is horse mackerel.

Kyushu University /Ms. (Eng)

Dr. Radiarta previously built a spatial information system that utilized satellite weather data and modeling to improve sustainable aquaculture. He currently serves as the Director of the Institute for Marine Research and Observation (IMRO) in Indonesia and is an advisor of UMITRON. His favorite island is Bali.

Hokkaido University /Ph.D. (Fisheries)