Jin Nakazato
A-1022, 582-12, Hirado-tyo, Totsuka-ku, Yokohama,Kanagawa, Japan
Summary
Results-driven professional in research and project management as well as Leader, known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Skilled in strategic planning, risk management, and stakeholder communication. Excel at leadership, time management, and adaptability, ensuring projects meet objectives seamlessly. Especially, lead a collaborator including industry and university.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Assistant Professor
The University of Tokyo
1-1-1, Yayoi, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo, Japan
10.2022 - Current
- 14 journal papers and 52 international conference proceedings, evaluating simulations and experiments from both university and industry collaborations.
- Developed and updated project plans to document objectives, technologies, schedules, and funding.
- Secured 7 external funds totaling $375,330 as Principal Investigator or Co-Principal Investigator.
- Conducted research funded by four companies (NICT, NTT, Softbank, Smartviser) as the Principal Investigator.
- Advised a startup company on the development of millimeter wave wireless devices as aTechnical Advisor.
Research Manager
Rakuten Mobile, Inc.
Rakuten Crimson House, 1-14-1 Tamagawa,Setagaya-ku, Tokyo, Japan
02.2020 - 09.2022
- Collaborated with a university to develop and construct an O-RAN Testbed on campus.
- Secured 1 billion yen in external funding through effective proposal writing and acquisition strategies for two projects.
- Spearheaded the development of the world's first virtualized RAN, successfully completing the project.
- Filed 25 PCT patent applications focused on O-RAN technology.
Research and Development Engineer
Fujitsu Limited
4-1-1 Kamionodanaka, Nakahara-ku, Kawasaki City, Kanagawa, Japan
04.2016 - 01.2020
- Led the development of a platform infrastructure for an SDN/NFV ecosystem utilizing open source.
- Developed an environment for OpenStack and Kubernetes virtualization software and orchestrator.
- Conducted demonstration experiments on Multi-Access Edge Computing using virtualized infrastructure and user applications.
Education
Ph.D. - Edge Computing, O-RAN, Millimeter Wave
Tokyo Institute of Technology
Tokyo, Japan09-2022
Master of Science - Wireless Communication, Wireless Propagarion
University of Electro-Communications
Tokyo, Japan03-2016
Bachelor of Science - Wireless Communication, Wireless Propagation
University of Electro-Communications
Tokyo, Japan03-2014
Skills
- Research and Development
- Deliverables coordination
- Presentation development
- Vendor oversight
- Lead a project funding
- Scheduling and calendar management
Accomplishments
- 2024.09 IEICE Communications Express (ComEX) Top Downloaded Letter Award
- 2024.09 IEICE, Activity Achievement Award
- 2024.07 ICUFN 2024 Best Paper Award
- 2024.06 IEEE VTS Tokyo/Japan Chapter 2024 Young Researcher’s Encouragement Award (VTC2024-Spring)
- 2024.06 IEEE VTS Tokyo/Japan Chapter 2024 Young Researcher’s Encouragement Award (VTC2024-Spring)
- 2024.05 IEEE INFOCOM Best Paper Award
- 2024.02 ICAIIC Excellent Paper Award
- 2023.12 ACM ICEA Best Paper Award
- 2023.10 IEEE VTS Tokyo/Japan Chapter 2022 Best Student Paper Award (VTC2023-Fall)
- 2022.12 Asian Internet Engineering Conference (AINTEC) 2022 Best Poster Award
- 2022.06 IEEE VTS Tokyo/Japan Chapter 2022 Young Researcher’s Encouragement Award (VTC2022-Spring)
- 2021.02 Rakuten Mobile Award Winner, 2020
- 2020.09 IEEE VTS Tokyo/Japan Chapter 2020 Young Researcher’s Encouragement Award (VTC2020-Fall)
- 2020.01 Best Poster Award in MCRG
- 2019.12 Qfinity Award in Fujitsu
- 2029.07 ICUFN 2019 Best Paper Award
Timeline
Project Assistant Professor
The University of Tokyo
10.2022 - Current
Research Manager
Rakuten Mobile, Inc.
02.2020 - 09.2022
Research and Development Engineer
Fujitsu Limited
04.2016 - 01.2020
Ph.D. - Edge Computing, O-RAN, Millimeter Wave
Tokyo Institute of Technology
Master of Science - Wireless Communication, Wireless Propagarion
University of Electro-Communications
Bachelor of Science - Wireless Communication, Wireless Propagation
University of Electro-Communications
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