Team
Members
OUR TEAM
A multidisciplinary team of AI engineers, UX designers, and product strategists building the future of creation.
Ray Sonoda
CEO / Product Strategist
Product strategist driving new business development at the intersection of AI and UX. Over 10 years of experience in UX design, product development, and PMF creation. Currently leads PROTOCORE, supporting AI business creation for enterprises and startups.
Narimasa Iwabuchi
CTO / Product Strategist
Joined Game8 as a student engineer, leading development of Japan's largest gaming information site (20M monthly users). Career spans Recruit Holdings, Gunosy, and WARC, where he progressed from engineering manager to division head. Founded Lumos Inc. in 2024 and joined PROTOCORE in 2026.
Akinori Osamura
AI Engineer
Started career as an ML engineer at an edge AI startup. After freelancing as an AI consultant for multiple companies, founded Technoma Inc. in 2023. Supports AI-driven business development from both technical and strategic perspectives. Joined PROTOCORE in 2026.