Naoki Shibata

Naoki Shibata is a prominent figure in the field of high-performance computing (HPC) and cloud architecture. He is the Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Appgrooves, a company focused on app discovery and analytics. His extensive career spans over 15 years, beginning as an HPC cluster engineer at COMPAQ (now HP) and progressing through significant roles at major technology companies such as Microsoft, IBM, and Cray Inc.

Professional Background

Current Roles:
- CEO, High Performance Cloud Architect at XTREME-D Inc. since January 2018.
- CEO at XTREME DESIGN Inc. since February 2015.
Previous Experience:
- Held various positions including Director, Cloud Design Engineer at Xtreme Design Labo, and Manager, Cluster Solution Architect at Cray Inc.
- Worked as a Systems & Technology Evangelist at IBM and a Senior Technology Specialist at Microsoft.

Education

Shibata graduated from Kisarazu National College of Technology with an Associate Degree in Civil Engineering in 1994.

Contributions

He founded XTREME-D in 2015, launching products aimed at advancing HPC cloud solutions. His work has significantly impacted sectors such as manufacturing and finance through innovative supercomputing solutions.

Online Presence

Shibata maintains an active presence on LinkedIn under the username shibataism, where he engages with a professional community of over 500 connections.1 2