Masami Takikawa

Masami Takikawa is a software developer and architect with over 30 years of experience in developing data-driven applications, specializing in AI and Machine Learning (ML). Before joining CBI, Masami served as a Director of Software Development at Oracle for 11 years, where he led AI/ML initiatives for Oracle’s e-commerce platform, used by major e-commerce sites worldwide. He holds a B.A. and M.A. in Behavioral Science from Hokkaido University in Japan, and an M.S. and Ph.D. in Computer Science from Oregon State University, where he developed a novel, efficient approach to large-scale Bayesian statistical reasoning.

At CBI, Masami works on all aspects of Data Basin, CBI’s flagship web platform that empowers thousands of users to collaboratively explore and act on geospatial conservation data.

Masami and his wife, Midori, moved to Corvallis, OR to enjoy a quieter lifestyle away from Tokyo’s bustle. Together, they’ve raised four children in the beautiful, nature-rich area.