Kevin Shimotakahara

Kevin Shimotakahara has a diverse range of work experience. Kevin currently serves as a Machine Learning Analyst at BluWave-ai since May 2022. Prior to this, they worked as a Data Engineer at CIBC from February 2021 to February 2023 and at Jarvis Consulting Group from August 2020 to February 2021. Kevin also served as a Scientific Assistant at Fraunhofer-Institut für Solare Energiesysteme ISE from January 2020 to April 2020. Additionally, they had Co-op positions at the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission from January 2017 to April 2017, at Hydro Ottawa from May 2016 to December 2016, and as a Research Assistant at Defence Research and Development Canada from May 2015 to August 2015. Kevin also worked as a Casual Custodian at Ottawa-Carleton District School Board (OCDSB) in June 2014 to August 2014 and as a Line Cook at Kelsey's Kanata from August 2011 to August 2013.

Kevin Shimotakahara completed their education at multiple institutions, starting with their Bachelor of Engineering (B.Eng.) degree in Sustainable and Renewable Energy Engineering from Carleton University. Kevin attended Carleton University from 2013 to 2018. After that, they pursued a higher degree, specifically a M. A. Sc in Electrical and Computer Engineering from the University of Ottawa, which they completed in 2020. Prior to their university studies, Kevin attended Earl of March Secondary School from 2008 to 2012, although the specific degree or field of study obtained during this time is not provided. In addition to their formal education, Kevin obtained a certification in Reinforcement Learning Specialization from the University of Alberta in January 2020.