Summary
Jonathan Ishii is a Machine Learning Engineer with eight years of experience specializing in deep neural networks, computer vision, and distributed training, currently leading AI efforts at Electromagnetic Systems, Inc. With Top Secret SCI polygraph clearance, he has delivered mission-critical sensor-to-shooter and satellite imagery analytics, including a custom hierarchical video transformer for SAR data and optimized multi-GPU training pipelines. He combines hands-on model optimization (fine-tuning, confident learning) with technical strategy that has helped secure major contracts like NGA LUNO A and B, while mentoring and hiring engineering talent. Jonathan pairs an MS in Computer Science from CSUF with practical systems and product experience across defense and industry, and routinely runs SOTA trade-off studies to guide model adoption. Notably, he translates cutting-edge research into scalable production workflows that improve data quality and operational efficiency.
8 years of coding experience
5 years of employment as a software developer
Computer Science, Computer Science at Orange Coast College
Associate's Degree, Associate's Degree at El Camino College
Bachelor's Degree, Business Economics, Bachelor's Degree, Business Economics at University of California, Riverside
Master of Science - MS, Computer Science, Master of Science - MS, Computer Science at California State University, Fullerton