Hiroyuki Tokunaga is a seasoned software engineer and founder with over 14 years of experience specializing in machine learning and natural language processing, now leading PredNext as CEO. Previously CTO at LeapMind, he scaled engineering teams of 30+ and drove technical strategy around neural-network accelerators and ASIC IP development. His hands-on background includes building production ML systems at SmartNews—ranging from document classification and entity linking to TensorFlow-based image pipelines—and earlier work in Japanese language processing at Yahoo! JAPAN. Author of a book on Japanese input methods, he combines deep algorithmic understanding with a pragmatic focus on implementation and deployment. Driven by the goal of making machines smarter, he uniquely blends semiconductor-level research with large-scale software delivery.
14 years of coding experience
15 years of employment as a software developer
BS, Mechanical Science, BS, Mechanical Science at 大阪大学 / Osaka University
MS, Creative Informatics, MS, Creative Informatics at 東京大学 / The University of Tokyo
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