BACKGROUND
Masa Shinomiya is a senior mechanical engineer at Yamaha Motor Ventures, where he is responsible for providing engineering support for portfolio companies.
Previously, he worked as a body design engineer for a scooter in Yamaha Motor.
Prior to that, he worked as a CAE engineer. He supported structural design, such as for commercial motorcycles, race bikes, surface mounter, and various research projects.
Masa graduated from Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology with a master of Mechanical system engineering.
In his leisure time he enjoys riding motorcycles and skiing.
BACKGROUND
Ryuji Yamamoto is a senior control and simulation engineer at Yamaha Motor Ventures (YMV), where he is responsible for providing engineering support for portfolio companies
Prior to YMV, he was responsible for developing motorcycles simulators at Yamaha Motor Co. He used the simulators to verify the specifications of motorcycle parts. He also developed the control system for motorcycles, a new transmission control system for scooters, race bikes in the R&D department. Also he had developed to simulator to verify control system function and safety.
COMPANIES
Advanced Technology Farm
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RYUJI
"I believe that accumulating small things is the only way to go to extraordinary places." - Ichiro Suzuki (Seattle Mariners Hall of Fame player)
Why work at Yamaha/Yamaha Motor Ventures? What are you most excited about working in Yamaha Motor Ventures?
Yamaha offers an environment where you can challenge yourself and develop your abilities. We have a culture that allows us to work earnestly to develop technologies that inspire. And you can be active internationally.
What do you love to do outside of work?
Camping, cycling, riding motorcycles, windsurfing, and hiking.
What’s your next adventure with Yamaha? Which Yamaha products would you love to try next and where?
I'd like to ride an electric mountain bike, TDX-MORO, on mountain roads.