Summary
Sunghyun Kim is a VP of Algorithm and data architect based in Tokyo with nine years of cross-industry experience building ML-driven products and data platforms that optimize energy, finance, and enterprise operations. He currently leads an ML/AI team at JERA Cross focused on large-scale carbon-free energy forecasting and cost-minimizing optimization for electricity markets, and co-founds startups delivering LLM-driven web services and DX consulting. His background spans hands-on data engineering, IT strategy, and product roadmapping at companies like SoftBank, Treasure Data, and eBay Korea, where he drove data lake migrations, governance, and operational automations that scaled teams and workflows. Known for translating high-level business goals into pragmatic technical roadmaps, he has repeatedly reduced operational overhead and built cross-functional consensus among C-level stakeholders. Fluent in Japanese studies academically and experienced in multinational settings, he blends technical depth with entrepreneurial instincts and a mission to close the digital divide.
9 years of coding experience
6 years of employment as a software developer
Bachelor's degree, Japanese Studies, Bachelor's degree, Japanese Studies at Hankuk University of Foreign Studies
Japanese, English, Korean