Shim Kwang-Ho
Shim Kwang-ho (born October 3, 1955) is the chairman of Keon-A Information Technology Co. Ltd.
Early life and career
Shim Kwang-Ho (Hangul: ) was born October 3, 1955 in Qwangju, South Korea. He has a degree in Architectural Engineering from Korea University. He was a senior researcher in Dong-A Electron from March 1981 to May 1987 and established Keon-A Mechtronics in 1987.
Achievements as CEO of Keon-A Information Technology Co. Ltd
In the late 1980s, Shim had the idea of developing an Automatic Number Plate Recognition ("ANPR") System using original Korean Technology. By 1987, he established Keon-A Mechatronics that has evolved into the Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) systems leader of today, Keon-A Information Technology Co. Ltd. In the first couple of years of its activity, Keon-A, had invested a massive effort in research resulting in the development of its first ITS product in 1990 which was a Vehicle License Plate Recognition System. Shim gained the support Korean government and The Electronics and Telecommunications Research Institute (“ETRI”) which in turn formed a joint effort with Keon-A to invent Licence Plate Recognition (“LPR”). From this effort, Keon-A was granted the rights to commercialise Automatic Number Plate Recognition (“ANPR”) which applied LPR and delivered its initial product to the Korean National Police Agency. Shim has continued to lead Keon-A to innovate and maintain a leadership role in the ITS industry with 2009 revenues of US$25million, up 20%. Shim is currently leading Keon-A to explore new markets and applications for ANPR and ITS solutions thereby reinforcing its international status and recognition
Awards
Award (Hangul) |
Governing Body |
Date |
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Korea Electronic Association Award (전자공업진흥회상) |
February 1993 |
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Science and Technology Merit Prime Minister’s Award (과학기술진흥공로 국무총리상) |
The office of the Prime Minister |
21 April 1993 |
Domestic Technology Certificate (KT Mark) (국산신기술 인정서) |
The Ministry of Science and Technology |
19 October 1993 |
Domestic Technology Certificate (KT Mark) (국산신기술 인정서) |
The Ministry of Science and Technology |
10 May 1996 |
97’ Industrial Technology Contest of Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Energy Secretary’s Award (97’ 산업기술대전 통상산업부 장관상) |
The Ministry of Knowledge Economy (South Korea) |
9 July 1997 |
Three quarter Medium Business Technology Innovation Award (3/4분기 중기기술혁신상) |
22 October 1997 |
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Venture business Award (벤처기업상) |
Korea Technology Banking Corporation (its name was changed as KTB Securities) |
21 January 1998 |
Domestic Technology Certificate (KT Mark) (국산신기술 인정서) |
The Ministry of Science and Technology |
7 May 1998 |
Designated as the Excellent Company of Technology Competitiveness (기술경쟁력 우수기업 지정서) |
19 January 1999 |
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Certificate of New Technology (NT Certificate) (신기술인증서) |
21 January 1999 |
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Confirmation of INNO-BIZ Company (INNO-BIZ기업 확인서) |
26 November 2007 |