Makoto Yui
About Makoto Yui
Makoto Yui is a Senior Principal Software Engineer at Treasure Data, where he has been leading the development of Treasure Automl since 2023. He has extensive experience in software engineering and research, having previously worked at various institutions including Arm, AIST, and The Apache Software Foundation.
Current Role at Treasure Data
Makoto Yui currently serves as a Senior Principal Software Engineer at Treasure Data, where he has been employed since 2023. His role involves leading technical initiatives and overseeing software development projects. He works in a hybrid environment based in Tokyo, Japan.
Previous Experience at Treasure Data
Makoto Yui has a significant history with Treasure Data, having worked there in various capacities. He was initially a Research Engineer from 2015 to 2018 and later served as a Principal Engineer from 2021 to 2023. During his tenure, he led the development and productization of Treasure Automl, coordinating multiple teams and establishing a machine learning team from its inception.
Educational Background
Makoto Yui holds a Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science from Shibaura Institute of Technology, which he completed from 1999 to 2003. He furthered his education at Nara Institute of Science and Technology, where he earned a Master’s degree in Computer Science in 2006 and a Ph.D. in the same field in 2009.
Research and Academic Contributions
Makoto Yui has held several research positions, including a Visiting Postdoc at CWI in the Netherlands from 2009 to 2010 and a Visiting Researcher at Waseda University in Japan for 11 months during the same period. He also worked as a Senior Researcher at AIST from 2010 to 2015. Additionally, he was a Visiting Researcher at the University of Edinburgh for two months in 2011.
Involvement with Apache Software Foundation
Makoto Yui was an active member of The Apache Software Foundation, serving on the Apache Hivemall Project Management Committee (PPMC) from 2016 to 2022. His involvement contributed to the development and governance of open-source projects within the foundation.