To further the studies in Scrum Master and build a team that members can be proud of.

What are your current responsibilities in the company?

My current responsibility is in leading a project for developing a construction equipment dashboard at a global construction equipment manufacturing company. This dashboard is designed to gather information about the status of construction equipment using sensors attached to bulldozers and excavators. The collected data is then used to visualize the global status of construction equipment. End users are located in Europe and the United States. When we receive feedback from end-users through our customers, it's gratifying to sense that people worldwide are using our system which is why working with a global system adds an interesting dimension to my role. Additionally, I find fulfillment in collaborating with a team that dives into customer requirements and transforms them into a product.

Concurrently, I am involved in the development project for "GxWagora," GxP’s in-house developed service. This platform visualizes the progress, goals, and well-being of the development team and serves as an internal attendance management tool. The process of contemplating what to create initially and then shaping the requirements is intriguing.

Fundamentally speaking, I enjoy the process of "thinking."

It has been five years since you joined the company as a new graduate. What were your priorities back in your student days?

As a student, I developed a passion for playing musical instrument Viola, back in college days. I frequently participated in concerts with an intercollegiate orchestra consisting of around 30 to 40 members. Managing the orchestra was equally captivating, and it shared commonalities with my current job in terms of teamwork.

In academia, I belonged to a department that focused on software quality control. We explored software quality by understanding its processes and services. To illustrate, if starting a “café” business, it would entail designing the optimal café by identifying elements of complaint and service bugs in UX and workflow during the design concept stage.

How did you develop an interest for GxP?

During my quality control studies, I became fascinated with Agile development and actively sought information about it. While there were numerous sources online, I stumbled upon a tweet by Yusuke Suzuki from GxP, which sparked my interest in the company.

What positive aspects do you see in joining GxP?

Primarily, the company fosters flat internal relationships. There are ample opportunities for casual conversations with executives and supervisors. Moreover, there is a culture of freedom, allowing me to pursue projects of interest. Thanks to this, I participated in projects I found intriguing and obtained certification as a Scrum Master.

What guiding principles do you prioritize at work?

There are few principles that guide my approach towards work.

Firstly, ensuring the smooth progress of team development is paramount.

Being sincere and truthful is equally crucial. I consistently report my own mistakes, fostering an environment where it's acceptable to make errors, where I also aim to maintain sincerity in interactions with everyone, irrespective of individual preferences.

Additionally, I am perpetually conscious of "doing things for myself." Even in seemingly tedious or less appealing tasks, I raise my hand with the mindset of improving my skills rather than doing it for someone else. This approach, instigated by a professor during my student days which resonates with the idea that those who do things for themselves are first-rate. Another important advice I got from the professor is "If you don't understand something, express it openly," which I apply to facilitate team communication, so whenever I am confronted with a challenging question I intentionally respond with a lighthearted answer to ease the atmosphere, though there is a risk of it going unnoticed.

Lastly, Work isn't always enjoyable, but creating a team where members look forward to interactions is my goal. Hence, deliberately infusing enjoyment into tasks and finding pleasure in work are aspects I value. Even in routine tasks, devising new approaches or completing them more efficiently contributes to making work enjoyable.

What are your dreams/goals for the future?

I aspire to leverage my Certified Scrum Master certification to advance in the field and contribute to the creation of even stronger teams. Being with the company for five years now, I still feel a lack of in-depth knowledge in areas such as implementation, design skills, and experience. Therefore, I plan to organize study sessions, learn collectively with colleagues, and gain diverse experiences by engaging in new projects.

Lastly, could you share a message for job seekers interested in the GxP Group?

The GxP Group embraces a liberating corporate culture that encourages pursuing one's interests. With the company undergoing significant changes, if you possess the desire to venture into new territories, even if lacking certain skills, let's collaborate and work together.