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So Tokumaru, known by his engaging nickname "so-ma-me," is an exceptional young innovator whose impressive achievements span across continents and delve deep into the world of cutting-edge technology. His journey began with a unique international experience, having lived in Malaysia for about five years and attending an Australian international school, even obtaining his driver's license there at just 17 and later navigating the process of converting it in Japan.
So's technical prowess is truly outstanding. He is the brilliant mind behind "TutoriaLLM," a sophisticated web application that seamlessly integrates visual programming, AI dialogue, and real-time code execution, built with Typescript and React. This groundbreaking project earned him both the prestigious Technical Award and the Grand Prize (Minister of Internal Affairs Award) at the App Koshien 2024, a nationwide app development contest for middle and high school students.
His innovative spirit was further recognized through the highly selective Mitou Junior 2024 program, where the TutoriaLLM project received support, culminating in the Visional Award and the esteemed Super Creator certification. So also secured the CIVICTECH Award at the Heroes League 2024 finals, underscoring his commitment to impactful technological solutions.
Beyond these major accolades, So demonstrates a wide array of practical skills and interests. He thoughtfully shares his expertise through guides on subjects ranging from creating blog sites with Astro and leveraging Google Spreadsheets via API, to understanding cryptocurrency transactions and optimizing Notion for automatic notifications. His collaborative spirit shines through his success in various Minecraft competitions, including earning runner-up in the International Senior Division of the Minecraft Education Challenge 2023 and winning awards at the Minecraft Cup.
So Tokumaru is not just a developer; he's a visionary creator who combines international perspective with deep technical knowledge, consistently pushing the boundaries of what's possible and inspiring others with his remarkable talent and passion for innovation.
TutoriaLLM project advanced to the finals and won both the Technical Award and Grand Prize/Minister of Internal Affairs Award in the AI Division of App Koshien 2024, a nationwide app development contest for middle and high school students in Japan.
The TutoriaLLM project, selected for the 2024 Mitou Junior program, completed its support period with the final presentation meeting on November 4th. On the same day, we received the Visional Award as a corporate prize from Visional Inc. Additionally, at the end of the same month, we were certified as Super Creators, an recognition given to creators who achieved particularly outstanding results.
Team Ippanjin, composed of elementary to high school students active on the internet, created a world that won an award at the Minecraft Cup regional competition held in Japan.
Our Minecraft world was awarded second place in the International Senior Division of the Minecraft Education Challenge, organized by the Malaysian Ministry of Education, Sunway Malls, and Microsoft.
Reached the finals and won the Impress Children & IT Award in a competition where I competed with friends in Minecraft technical skills and problem-solving abilities.
Until early 2024, I worked as an instructor at 'Classmall Kids', an online programming school operated by YAGO Inc. Conducted classes using the video game 'Minecraft' and other programs.
Served as a student ambassador handling marketing for IDEACTIVE JAPAN PROJECT, a business contest organized by five companies: Microsoft, SoftBank, Meta, VISITS, and IOT Business Co-creation Lab. Organized events including IDEA CREATION WORKSHOP, a hackathon for elementary school students using Minecraft.