Active Connector's Podcast

Find out what it takes to build your tech career in Japan. Listen to our online session with Michael Omoto, Engineering Manager at Google Japan, as we discuss building tech careers in Japan.Michael Omoto, Psychologist turned Software Engineer, is currently working as an Engineering Manager at Google Japan. He was also a former Engineering Manager at Mercari, Inc. His main goal was to be able to bring the best parts of Silicon Valley and implement them in Japan. Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by the speaker do not state or reflect those of his employer.TOPICS OF DISCUSSION:Michael Omoto’s Career Journey3:00 Professional Journey (From Psychology > Tech)7:00 Learning how to program on his own9:15 Getting his first tech job12:20 Experience as a Software Engineer in Silicon Valley17:00 Finding opportunity to move and work in Japan20:00 First Project in Mercari22:00 Aiming to bring the best parts of Silicon Valley to Japan34:20 Work Environment like in Google40:05 Designing Your Tech Career 53:20 A