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.