Summary
Kei Fukutani is an AI chatbot engineer with a decade of experience spanning backend, data, and machine learning. Based in Tokyo, he currently builds conversational AI solutions at Rakuten, applying Python and PyTorch to deliver scalable, real-time interactions. His career ranges from developing data tools at Keisho Corporation to creating Android apps and launching Kei's AppDesign LLC, demonstrating end-to-end product delivery. He holds an MS in Computer Science from the University of San Francisco and has pursued advanced coursework in computer vision, ML, and full-stack development through Stanford, Udacity, and related programs. An unusual edge is his background as a Japanese patent attorney for software, bringing a disciplined, IP-aware perspective to design and collaboration across international teams.
10 years of coding experience
6 years of employment as a software developer
Full Stack Web Developer Nanodegree (Flask, SQLAlchemy, Docker, Kubernetes, AWS), Computer Science, Full Stack Web Developer Nanodegree (Flask, SQLAlchemy, Docker, Kubernetes, AWS), Computer Science at Udacity
Master’s in Computer Science, Master’s in Computer Science at University of San Francisco
Coursework towards degree in Electrical Engineering, Coursework towards degree in Electrical Engineering at Kyoto University Graduate School of Engineering
Bachelor of Engineering - BE, Architecture, Bachelor of Engineering - BE, Architecture at Kyoto University
Java (SE/EE) Programming / Android App Programming Certificate, Computer Science, GPA: 3.94, Java (SE/EE) Programming / Android App Programming Certificate, Computer Science, GPA: 3.94 at City College of San Francisco
Computer Science, CS109, Computer Science, CS109 at Stanford University
Japanese, english (toeic: 920, toefl ibt: 84)