Taro L. Saito
About Taro L. Saito
Taro L. Saito is a Senior Principal Software Engineer at Treasure Data, where he has worked since 2018, contributing to various open-source projects and developing a MessagePack-based database service. He previously held positions at The University of Tokyo and Arm, and he holds a Ph.D. in Computer Science from The University of Tokyo.
Work at Treasure Data
Taro L. Saito has been a key member of Treasure Data since 2015, initially serving as a Software Engineer for three years. In 2018, he transitioned to the role of Principal Software Engineer, contributing to various projects until 2023. Currently, he holds the position of Senior Principal Software Engineer, focusing on advanced software development in a hybrid work environment. His notable contributions include the development of a MessagePack-based database service that processes half a million queries daily.
Education and Expertise
Taro L. Saito completed his education at The University of Tokyo, where he earned a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science in 2002. He continued his studies at the same institution, obtaining a Master's degree in Computer Science from 2002 to 2004, followed by a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in the same field from 2004 to 2007. His academic background provides a strong foundation for his expertise in software engineering and open-source project development.
Background
Before joining Treasure Data, Taro L. Saito worked as an Assistant Professor at The University of Tokyo from 2007 to 2014. He also held the position of Principal Software Engineer at Arm from 2018 to 2020. His extensive experience in both academia and industry has equipped him with a diverse skill set in software development and research.
Achievements in Software Development
Taro L. Saito has developed several open-source projects utilizing Scala for both research and production environments. His work includes significant contributions to projects such as Airframe, MessagePack, and various sbt plugins, including sbt-sonatype and sbt-pack. These projects demonstrate his commitment to advancing software engineering practices and enhancing the functionality of programming tools.