Hello, I'm David
I'm curious about how AI can help people do meaningful work. I don't believe in replacing humans with technology — I believe in building things that respect human expertise while making it easier to do what matters.
For 15+ years, I've been working at the intersection of technology, people, and change. I've led enterprise transformation programs, built AI tools that help experts do their jobs better, and learned that the most rewarding work happens when you truly understand what someone needs.
What I Do
- Build AI tools that help professionals work more effectively (not replace them)
- Lead change programs that respect both technical and human realities
- Create systems people actually enjoy using
- Learn by doing — I build, break, and figure things out in practice
What I'm Curious About
- How to make AI systems trustworthy and transparent
- Building tools that amplify expertise instead of obscuring it
- Finding the balance between innovation and practicality
- Creating organizations where people and technology thrive together
Projects You Might Find Interesting
- JTES — An AI assistant for Japanese tax professionals with citation grounding
- Insurance Reporting Automation — Making complex workflows less painful for insurance teams
- JD Concierge — Analyze job descriptions against my experience
Get in Touch
I'm always curious to learn about interesting problems and interesting people. If you're working on something that matters, I'd love to hear about it.
- LinkedIn: davidklan
- Email: kinokomon@kinokoholic.com
- Location: Japan & US (open to remote, hybrid, or on-site)