Atsushi Kimura joined Softbank BB Corp. in 2005, where he embarked on career focused on constructing fixed and mobile phone networks. In 2011, he expanded his expertise to the burgeoning fields of IoT and AI. By 2020, he began representing both Wakayama Pref. and Susami town, spearheading initiatives to integrate technology with local development. In 2021, he initiated a smart-city project in the "Super-City" domain. As of Oct 2023, he has been seconded to Susami Town Hall, where he continues to foster community-centered activities.