Akihiro Horigane

• Own system-level video pipeline design for automotive occupant monitoring applications. • Decompose system requirements into hardware and software requirements, working closely with relevant stakeholders to ensure alignment across system interfaces, ISP data paths, and ECU-aware processing concepts. • Address video processing and bandwidth requirements to support scalable multi-camera occupant monitoring architectures.

• Led cross-functional teams in customer demonstration initiatives and acquisition activities for Japanese OEMs (J-OEMs). • Coordinated technical requirements and stakeholder alignment to support customer engagement and business development.

• Analyzed original GSR2 regulatory texts for Advanced Driver Distraction Warning (ADDW) from a DMS development perspective and translated regulatory requirements into system specifications.

• Led Renault–Nissan Alliance common sourcing activities for AD/ADAS systems, coordinating cross-company stakeholders to maximize mutual benefits through aligned sourcing strategies. • Bridged R&D and Purchasing teams to align technical requirements and sourcing objectives across both companies.

• Served as the part-responsible engineer for Nissan’s first Driver Monitoring System (DMS), developed for ProPILOT 2.0, Nissan’s first hands-free driving system. • Evaluated packaging feasibility for a relocated second DMS camera, addressing vehicle layout constraints and system integration requirements. • Gained extensive experience in DMS component development and vehicle-level integration through this pioneering development program.

• Developed front camera software, covering software design, implementation, unit testing, and integration testing. • Built a strong foundation in automotive software engineering, system development, and vehicle-level integration through hands-on development experience.