The AI Era Is a Great Time to Learn - 15 Years Since I Was a Fledgling Engineer

"What should I learn in the AI era?" "How do I grow as an engineer?" At TechLead Conference 2026, I heard those anxieties often. Fifteen years after asking basic MySQL questions at Python mini Hack-a-thon, and with AI now available to answer anything on demand, I believe this is the best era yet for beginners.

How Staying Active on LinkedIn Led to a Japan CTO Inquiry from an Overseas Startup

By continuing to post on LinkedIn, I received an inquiry about a Japan CTO position from an overseas startup. I'll explain how important LinkedIn is for Japanese engineers aiming for a global career, based on my firsthand experience.