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Kenji Ishimaru

Embedded Systems Engineer | IoT Enthusiast | Technology Innovator

With a passion for crafting innovative solutions in the realm of embedded systems, I specialize in providing responsive and cost-effective engineering services tailored to your unique needs. From conceptualization to implementation, I leverage my expertise to drive embedded system development, ranging from comprehensive system architecture to intricate module design.

Membership

• The Institution of Professional Engineers, Japan
• Information Processing Society of Japan
• Web Analytics Consultants Association

Software Development Expertise

• Developed IoT systems for factory automation by using camera sensors.
• Researched and developed deep-learning proof-of-concept system for human detection.
• Developed Web system for managing a large number of network cameras.
• Developed smartphone applications for collecting screen images.
• Researched computer vision feasibility and developed the demo system.
• Developed network camera device, which enables hi-compression video stream output.

Embedded Computer System Development Highlights

• Led the development of cutting-edge 2D/3D graphics computer systems for arcade gaming, delivering immersive user experiences.
• Proficient in verifying and debugging Engineering Sample ICs (ES) on computer boards, utilizing advanced logic analyzer tools.
• RTL Design
• Developed low-power, high-complexity math operation RTL modules for ASIC using SystemVerilog.
• Orchestrated the planning and execution of 3D graphics IP Core system architecture, ensuring alignment with project objectives and timelines.
• Innovated lighting algorithms for real-time 3D graphics rendering, achieving unparalleled visual fidelity.
• Devised image compression algorithms optimized for real-time decoding, enhancing system efficiency and performance.
• Functional Verification/Hardware Emulator
• Established robust SystemVerilog verification environments, incorporating random data generation, assertion, and functional coverage techniques.
• Streamlined ASIC verification processes by transitioning designs from RTL simulation to hardware emulation systems.
• Evaluated hardware emulation system performance for multi-design resource sharing, ensuring optimal utilization.
• Planned ASIC functional evaluation strategy and implemented on RTL simulation environment.
• Developed comprehensive verification strategies and environments for RTL designs by using black-box, white-box and gray-box testing methods, implemented by hardware verification language (e language).
• Verified standard interfaces (PCI, USB and AMBA AHB) with e verification language.
• Provided expert instruction on e verification language methodology to client HDL designers, facilitating seamless integration.
• Spearheaded the creation of a Japanese FAQ website on e verification language, fostering knowledge exchange within the community.

FPGA Expertise

• Built processor systems with the designs under test on FPGA based-prototyping systems for robust RTL verification, early software development and IP Core demonstration.
• Accelerated middleware development time by deploying FPGA-based prototyping systems ahead of ASIC production, minimizing time-to-market.

Computer Standards & Interfaces

• PCI/PCIe
• SDRAM/DDR
• IEEE754
• OCP
• AMBA AHB/AXI/APB
• USB
• OpenGL ES
• VESA
• HDMI
• Ethernet
• I2C
• SPI

Open Source Project

Technical Magazine

FPGA Magazine (CQ Publishing Co.,Ltd.)

No.14

No.13

No.12

No.8

No.6

No.4

No.2

Interface (CQ Publishing Co.,Ltd.)

May, 2014

December, 2013

November, 2013