Masahiro Nakagawa
About Masahiro Nakagawa
Masahiro Nakagawa is an IoT Field Engineer currently employed at Canonical in Japan. He has a diverse background in academia and engineering, having worked at West Virginia University and Atmel, and holds a Ph.D. in Computer Science.
Work at Canonical
Masahiro Nakagawa has been employed at Canonical as an IoT Field Engineer since 2020. In this role, he focuses on developing and implementing Internet of Things solutions. His work involves collaborating with clients to optimize their IoT systems and ensuring effective deployment of technologies. Nakagawa's experience in this position contributes to Canonical's mission of providing open-source software solutions.
Previous Experience at West Virginia University
Nakagawa worked at West Virginia University in two capacities. He served as a Graduate Teaching Assistant for 11 months in 2016, where he supported faculty in delivering course material and assisting students. Additionally, he was a Graduate Research Assistant from 2013 to 2015, engaging in research projects that advanced his academic knowledge and practical skills in computer science.
Experience at Atmel
From 2011 to 2013, Nakagawa worked as a Field Application Engineer at Atmel in Tokyo, Japan. His responsibilities included providing technical support and solutions to clients, as well as collaborating with engineering teams to enhance product offerings. This role allowed him to gain valuable experience in the semiconductor industry.
Educational Background
Nakagawa has an extensive educational background in computer science. He earned a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) from West Virginia University, where he studied from 2013 to 2016. Prior to that, he completed a Master's Degree in Computer Science at California State University-East Bay from 2005 to 2009. His foundational studies began at Foothill College, where he attended from 2002 to 2005.