Satoru Akita

AI Camera & Edge Sensing Platform Engineer at Sony Semiconductor Solutions Corporation

🧠Summary

Engaged in the design, development, and deployment of systems utilizing AI cameras. Experienced in both semiconductor processes and software engineering. Currently focused on expanding edge AI sensing platforms and creating impactful technical solutions.

💼Experience

AI Camera & Edge Sensing Platform Engineer (AITRIOS Platform)

Sony Semiconductor Solutions Corporation

Apr 2019 – Present

  • • Proposing and deploying AI camera solutions by Edge Sensing Platform
  • • Supporting technical development of AI-based systems by customers
  • • Developed and released sample applications and tools for AI cameras
  • • Created developer documentation, led hands-on workshops, and gathered feedback from partner companies

🎓Education

M.Eng. in Robotics

Tohoku University

Apr 2017 – Mar 2019

  • • Researched MEMS strain sensors using magnetostrictive materials
  • • Attended intensive training programs for security and machine learning
  • • Participated in SecHack365 - NICT's cybersecurity talent development program
  • • Internships at Sony, Mercari, and B.U.G.

B.Eng. in Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering

Tohoku University

Apr 2013 – Mar 2017

  • • Studied mechanical engineering, including mechanics, fluid dynamics, control systems, and thermodynamics
  • • Research in molecular robotics using DNA and nanotechnology
  • • Many hands-on projects (rockets, robots, hardware prototyping)

🏆Awards & Recognition

  • BIOMOD 2015 – Grand Prize (World Champion)(2015): Awarded 1st place globally for designing a synthetic molecular robot using DNA
  • NASA Space Apps Challenge Tokyo – Winner(2018): Developed AI-powered hazard mapping system for disaster prediction
  • iCAN'14 – 3rd Place Worldwide(2014): Presented a wearable haptic navigation system using microfluidic tactile displays
  • SXSW (2018)(2018): Selected to exhibit as part of a Japanese delegation and awarded a corporate prize for AI-powered life log camera concept

📚Publications

  • Small Journal (2017): Research on MEMS sensors and magnetostrictive materials
    Advanced research in sensor technologies and materials science
  • Micromachines Journal (2020): Advanced sensor technologies and applications
    Comprehensive study on modern sensor implementations

💻Technical Skills

Programming Languages

  • • Python (AI/ML, Data Analysis)
  • • JavaScript/TypeScript
  • • C/C++ (Embedded Systems)
  • • MATLAB/Simulink

AI & Machine Learning

  • • TensorFlow/PyTorch
  • • Computer Vision (OpenCV)
  • • Edge AI Deployment
  • • Deep Learning

Hardware & Systems

  • • MEMS Sensor Design
  • • Embedded Systems
  • • IoT Platform Development
  • • Semiconductor Processes

Development & Tools

  • • Git/GitHub
  • • Docker/Kubernetes
  • • AWS/Cloud Platforms
  • • Unity (Game Development)

🌐Languages

  • Japanese: Native
  • English: Proficient (Technical communication, International conferences)

📞 Contact Information

For collaboration opportunities or questions, feel free to reach out through my portfolio contact form or connect with me on professional networks.