Results-oriented Software and Machine Vision Engineer with over 6 years of experience specialising in computer vision, machine learning, and robotics for manufacturing automation.
Proven expertise in the end-to-end development of industrial visual inspection systems—from problem analysis and AI algorithm design to software implementation, hardware integration, and deployment on the production floor.
What Sets Me Apart
Recognised for bridging the gap between cutting-edge R&D (including Vision-Language Models) and practical commercial applications, resulting in three successful technology transfers to business units and three registered patents.
A collaborative team leader and technical mentor who brings strong cross-cultural adaptability, project management skills, and a proven ability to translate complex technologies into customer-centric value.
OMRON Corporation | Kyoto, Japan | Sep 2019 – Mar 2026
Omron is a global leader in industrial automation, robotics, sensing, and electronic components.
Software Engineer, Robot Vision Systems (Feb 2024 – Mar 2026)
Designed and implemented an innovative human-robot interaction system for a table tennis robot by integrating cutting-edge Vision-Language Models (VLMs) and LLMs (ViLaIn technology).
Developed a highly accurate computer vision body-tracker to enhance real-time, dynamic robotic responsiveness.
Collaborated across multiple departments to plan, build, and present interactive technology demonstrations for high-profile corporate exhibitions, significantly contributing to corporate branding.
Technology Evangelist for Cutting-Edge Innovation (Oct 2024 – Mar 2026)
Acted as a vital bridge between OMRON SINIC X Corp (R&D) and commercial business units, translating advanced technologies into practical, customer-centric value propositions.
Led Proof of Concept (PoC) validations for the societal implementation of new technologies, managing requirements definition, technical specifications, and end-to-end project management.
Identified and engaged internal and external co-creation partners to drive new business ventures.
Machine Vision Engineer (Sep 2019 – Mar 2024)
Included role as Technical Team Lead from Oct 2021 – Mar 2022
Core Responsibilities
Owned the end-to-end integration of visual inspection systems for manufacturing lines, including imaging and illumination design, equipment procurement, and software deployment.
Developed robust inspection algorithms utilising heuristic methods, illumination-difference stereo, and deep learning techniques.
Directed a technical team to verify automated image capture optimisation techniques, significantly improving the reliability of AI-based recognition systems.
Mentored and trained 1 new graduate engineer and 2 engineering interns.
Key Achievements
Successfully executed 3 major technology transfers to commercial business units:
An illumination control algorithm that drastically reduced calibration and adjustment times.
An automated inspection system successfully integrated into a mass-production line for in-house products.
A high-speed, high-accuracy inspection algorithm that directly contributed to the acquisition of new commercial customers.
Freelance & Volunteer Experience
International Homestay Host Family (2023 – 2025)
Hosted 6 international students from Australia and the USA for periods up to 9 months. Facilitated daily living support, cultural exchange, and communicated daily in English, demonstrating high adaptability and cross-cultural empathy.
Technical Volunteer, Maker Faire Kyoto (2023)
Managed the technical setup, mass-production, and operational debugging of interactive public tech demos (Brain-wave robot control, VR Metaverses, AI image generation).
Freelance Data Consultant (2023)
Contracted by a major food product manufacturer to structure, clean, and analyse complex tabular data to optimise operational workflows.
Open Source Contributor
Developed an automated CI/CD pipeline using GitHub Actions to summarise academic AI papers and post them directly to GitHub Issues.
Education & Certifications
Academic Qualification
Master of Engineering
Mechanical & System Engineering Chukyo University, Japan (2019)
Designed an AR/Visual AI system to assist operators in identifying and matching physical parts to complex assembly instructions.
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Information Processing Method
WO2025142390A1, 2025 – Co-Inventor
Proposed a hash-based nearest-neighbour classification method for fast and accurate decision-making in large datasets.
3
Image Capture Condition Setting System
JP2022163002A1, 2022 – Co-Inventor
Method for reducing ambient light interference when designing optimised lighting patterns for automated visual inspection.
Awards & Publications (Selected)
Awards
Best Paper Award
International Workshop on Advanced Image Technology (2019)
2nd Place
Future Convenience Store Challenge at the World Robot Summit (2018)
Publications
Co-authored 6 peer-reviewed technical publications and conference presentations on:
3D shape impression estimation
Deep neural networks
Nonverbal behaviour recognition
Languages, Licences & Interests
Languages
Japanese (Native), English (Intermediate – IELTS Academic: 5.0, TOEIC: 545). Highly accustomed to communicating with native English speakers through extensive homestay hosting.
Licence
Full Japanese Driver Licence. Eligible for direct conversion to a New Zealand Full Licence.
Interests
Team Sports (10+ years playing baseball/softball, emphasising teamwork and communication), Photography (landscapes and family), and exploring international cooking.