Satoshi Wakai
About Satoshi Wakai
Satoshi Wakai serves as the Senior Director of R&D Program Management at Canon Medical Informatics, a position he has held since 2021. He has a background in Electronics, Information and Communication Engineering, and High Dimensional Medical Image Engineering, with experience in both Canon Medical Systems Corporation and Toshiba Corporation.
Work at Canon Medical Informatics
Satoshi Wakai has been serving as the Senior Director of R&D Program Management at Canon Medical Informatics since 2021. In this role, he oversees various research and development initiatives, contributing to the advancement of medical technologies. His tenure at Canon Medical Systems Corporation began earlier in 2018, where he holds the position of Assistant General Manager in the Healthcare IT Division. His experience in these roles highlights his leadership in managing complex projects within the healthcare technology sector in the United States.
Education and Expertise
Satoshi Wakai completed his Bachelor's degree in Electronics, Information and Communication Engineering at Waseda University from 1997 to 2001. He furthered his education at the same institution, obtaining a Master's degree in Bioscience and Biomedical Engineering from 2001 to 2003. Additionally, he studied High Dimensional Medical Image Engineering at 東京慈恵会医科大学 from 1999 to 2003. This educational background provides him with a strong foundation in both engineering and medical imaging technologies.
Background in Software Engineering
Prior to his current roles, Satoshi Wakai worked as a Software Engineer at Toshiba Corporation in 2003. During his brief tenure, he focused on the Visualization Software Framework. This early experience in software engineering contributed to his technical skills and understanding of software development processes, which are essential in his current positions in medical informatics.