Summary
Nobuo Okabe is an experienced engineer and research leader with a PhD in computer science and over three decades of work spanning embedded systems, networking, security, and energy domains. He has led corporate R&D labs, managed international collaborative projects on corrosion and pipeline integrity, and currently provides technical leadership for renewable energy business development at Yokogawa. Early IPv6 pioneer and founder of the TAHI protocol conformance project, he also contributed to KAME and USAGI efforts and co-led the TINI IPv6 initiative—roles that reflect deep protocol and standards expertise not obvious from his recent energy-focused work. Comfortable bridging hands-on software engineering and strategic program management, he has repeatedly translated research into licensed technologies and cross-border partnerships. Based in Japan, he blends academic rigor with practical product and business development experience across semiconductor, internet, and oil & gas sectors.
14 years of coding experience
36 years of employment as a software developer
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Computer Science, Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Computer Science at 東京大学
Master of Engineering (MEng), Computer Science, Master of Engineering (MEng), Computer Science at 東京農工大学