After gaining experience at a steel manufacturer and a financial information delivery company, he co-founded Odd-e Japan with an American partner.
While being a Certified Scrum Trainer® accredited by the Scrum Alliance®, a global organization for Scrum, he also serves as the Asian regional leader for the Trainer Approval Community (TAC), which is responsible for developing new Certified Scrum Trainers®. In this role, he spearheads the promotion of Scrum and the nurturing of future leaders across Asia.
Beyond his professional responsibilities, he launched Japan's first Scrum Alliance® regional user group, 'SukuSuku-Scrum', in 2009, and co-founded communities like TDD Boot Camp, creating environments where Japanese developers can enjoy learning together.
Motto
I highly value the concept of 'enjoying life'.
I wouldn't say I've lived enough to fully master a definitive life motto, but I place great importance on experiencing pure joy—and actively finding ways to reach that state of joy.
Whether by myself or together with colleagues, I want to keep choosing joy, no matter what circumstances we face.
Fun Facts About Ebacky
Nicknamed 'Ebacky,' rumor has it that he is widely beloved both in Japan and internationally.
Always on the move, nobody actually knows when he sleeps. It is officially one of the 7 Wonders of Odd-e.
The primary target of lighthearted teasing at the office, which he secretly enjoys—though some say his presence can still be quite intense.
His ultimate weakness is cilantro. He struggles to find suitable food during business trips to Southeast Asia, leading to near-fasting experiences.
He has a peculiar knack for accidentally matching accessories, like watches and glasses, with his colleagues.
Ebacky Through the Eyes of His Peers
Earnest, tough, and highly persuasive.
Funny, a big drinker, and incredibly resilient.
Stoic, deeply knowledgeable, and allergic to cilantro.
Sharp-witted, overly tough, but remarkably forgetful at times.
Surprisingly playful.
Like a surge of blue magma.
Extremely compassionate, a bit lonely and sensitive, yet boundlessly powerful.
Strong-looking, actually mild-mannered, and packed with vitality.
