Ryo Shimada
AI & Computer Vision Engineer / Institute Assistant Professor
Tokyo
Summary
AI & Computer Vision Engineer and Institute Assistant Professor at a university , with hands-on experience designing and deploying real-world, safety-critical AI systems . Specialized in computer vision and deep learning–based object detection, covering the full pipeline from data collection to production deployment. Proven ability to build stable, long-running AI systems integrating GPU servers, edge devices, and cloud infrastructure, and to translate academic research into practical, deployable solutions.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Institute Assistant Professor (Permanent)
Chuo University – Research and Development Initiative
04.2024 - Current
- Led applied research on AI-based image recognition for water safety and coastal monitoring
- Supervised system development projects bridging academic research and real-world deployment
- Designed experimental protocols and evaluated system performance using field-collected data
- Collaborated with local governments and external organizations on real-world AI system implementation
AI & Computer Vision Engineer / System Developer
Chuo University – Research and Development Initiative
04.2020 - 03.2024
- Designed and deployed AI-based water safety systems using computer vision for detecting rip currents and drowning risks in real coastal environments
- Built end-to-end system architectures integrating GPU servers, cameras, databases, and network equipment
- Developed and trained YOLO-based detection models using large-scale real-world image and video datasets
- Led on-site installation, system operation, and long-term maintenance of deployed systems across multiple beaches
- Analyzed detection logs and performed statistical evaluations to validate system performance and reliability
- Selected and configured hardware (GPU servers, cameras, networking) and software environments (Linux, Python)
Education
Ph.D. - Engineering
Chuo University
04.2001 -
Master of Science - Engineering
Chuo University
Tokyo 04.2001 -
Bachelor of Science - Engineering
Chuo University
Tokyo 04.2001 -
Skills
Python
Timeline
Institute Assistant Professor (Permanent)
Chuo University – Research and Development Initiative
04.2024 - Current
AI & Computer Vision Engineer / System Developer
Chuo University – Research and Development Initiative
04.2020 - 03.2024
Ph.D. - Engineering
Chuo University
04.2001 -
Master of Science - Engineering
Chuo University
04.2001 -
Bachelor of Science - Engineering
Chuo University
04.2001 -