Summary
Otomo Shoichi is a visiting assistant professor and entrepreneurial data scientist with 11 years of experience applying satellite, geospatial, energy, and economic data to real-world problems. He founded GeoJackass after roles at JAXA, Sony, TEPCO and currently holds research appointments at Shizuoka and Keio Universities, combining academic rigor with industry impact. His work focuses on energy, fisheries and agriculture, translating complex scientific datasets into actionable insights for commercial and public stakeholders. Comfortable moving between research and product, he leverages a rare mix of aerospace-grade data experience and corporate analytics practice. Based in Setagaya, Japan, he is completing advanced studies in applied economics at Keio, which informs his data-driven approach to policy and business challenges. Colleagues note a contrarian creativity—evident from unconventional project and company names—that often produces out-of-the-box solutions.
11 years of coding experience
4 years of employment as a software developer
経済研究科, Applied Economics, GAP3.2, 経済研究科, Applied Economics, GAP3.2 at 慶應義塾大学
Japanese, Chinese