Experience
Experience & Background
Over 20 years of defense, intelligence, and U.S.–Japan operational experience — in the field, not in theory.
Defense & Intelligence
20+ years supporting U.S. Air Force intelligence missions spanning SIGINT environments, operational mission support, and ISR integration.
U.S.–Japan Operations
Operational assignments at Yokota AB and Kadena AB — JASDF coordination, U.S. Forces Japan, SOF/ISR environments, and real-world allied deconfliction.
Language & Cultural Expertise
Chinese Cryptologic Linguist career spanning two decades — language analysis, cultural understanding, and Japanese language-enabled operational coordination.
Technology Development
Applied experience developing AI-native systems and analytical tools — practical, mission-focused, grounded in operational requirements.
Tatsuki Kinjo — Founder & Principal
Tatsuki Kinjo is a retired United States Air Force Chinese Cryptologic Linguist with over 20 years of experience in national security, SIGINT environments, and language-enabled operations in the Indo-Pacific.
After retiring, Tatsuki founded Kinjo LLC to apply that operational depth to delivering credible technology and consulting to government and commercial clients.
Credentials
Retired United States Air Force
Chinese Cryptologic Linguist — 20+ years
Operational assignments at Yokota AB and Kadena AB
JASDF and U.S.–Japan mission coordination
SIGINT and ISR mission environments
U.S.–Japan Focus
Kinjo LLC's commitment to U.S.–Japan cooperation is grounded in direct operational history at Yokota and Kadena — language-enabled coordination with Japanese forces, and firsthand understanding of what the bilateral relationship requires at the operational level.
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