Free Seminar for Senior Engineers and Tech Leads: "What is the Engineer Growth Roadmap in the Age of AI? - Behind the Scenes of 'Level Definition' and 'Job Mapping'"

GEEKS Corporation (Headquarters: Shibuya-ku, Tokyo; CEO: Minato Sonehara, hereinafter GEEKS) will hold a free seminar on July 27, 2026 (Mon) from 19:30 to 21:00 for senior engineers, tech leads (TLs), and engineering managers (EMs) struggling with the development of their team members. The seminar is titled "What is the Engineer Growth Roadmap in the Age of AI? ~Behind the Scenes of 'Level Definition' and 'Job Mapping'~."

Background of the Event

GEEKS regularly holds seminars for IT engineers and IT engineer recruitment managers.

This time, under the theme of "Engineer Development and Careers in the Age of AI," Mr. Fumiya Saijo, Engineering Manager of the Platform Development Department at Yoriso Inc., a provider of life-ending platforms, will be a guest speaker. Amidst the drastic changes in development processes due to the spread of generative AI, what skills should members who utilize AI acquire, and in which direction should they develop? Mr. Saijo will share the company's practical knowledge on the "direction of development in the age of AI" and the specific behind-the-scenes details of "job mapping" and "level definition" to create a common language in the field.

This seminar is highly recommended for senior engineers and tech leads (TLs) exploring their next career move or growth direction in the age of AI, engineering managers (EMs) struggling with talent development and communication with their team members, and those who are unsure about the balance between developing fundamental skills for young engineers and utilizing AI.

Through this seminar, we aim to provide a clear engineer growth roadmap for navigating the rapidly changing age of AI, serving as a catalyst to strongly support both individual career advancement and the creation of strong development organizations.

Event Overview

Seminar Title: What is the Engineer Growth Roadmap in the Age of AI? ~Behind the Scenes of 'Level Definition' and 'Job Mapping'~ Date and Time: July 27, 2026 (Mon) 19:30 - 21:00 Venue: Shibuya Scramble Square 41st Floor (within WeWork) / Zoom Participation Fee: Free Target Audience: Engineering Managers (EM), Tech Leads (TL), Senior Engineers, VPoE candidates, etc. Application: Applications are accepted on this page.

Program Content

Part 1: In the Age of AI, How Should We Perceive and Foster "Engineer Growth"?

- What is the shifting center of gravity for engineers' value creation due to AI proliferation?

- The concept of scale-up and scale-out, bridging "AI utilization" and individual tips.

- From individual efficiency to organizational feedback loops: A perspective for connecting to valuable outcomes.

Part 2: Considering Careers and Development in the Age of AI through Job-Specific Mapping

- The engineer's growth roadmap depicted through job-specific mapping.

- Level definition based on reproducibility and accountability for results.

- Perspectives to leverage for member development and communication.

Speaker Introduction

<Yoriso Inc.>

Fumiya Saijo: Engineering Manager, Platform Development Department

Joined Yoriso Inc. as a contractor in 2023 through "GEECHS JOB." As a lead engineer, he led the platform migration project for the toC product "Yoriso Funerals," promoting the establishment of development systems and the introduction of agile development. He worked to instill agile thinking in the team and establish stable project management methods. Became a full-time employee in 2025 and assumed the position of Engineering Manager in the Platform Development Department. Currently, he is responsible for the management of the entire development organization, supporting the autonomous growth and continuous value creation of each team. He is also working on building an organization adapted to the AI era, focusing on new management methods and human resource development in light of the evolution of generative AI.

<GEEKS Corporation>

Umi Nagao: Marketing Department, IT Human Resources Business Division

Worked in the Customer Support Department of GEEKS' IT Human Resources Business Division for 5 years from January 2019, providing customer support for IT freelancers. He handled approximately 70 IT engineers per month, with the motto of being a "gentle supporter." Transferred to the Marketing Department in January 2024 and assigned to the IS team. As part of sales activities, he plans and manages networking events. From January 2025, he became the company's first dedicated event planner, organizing and managing seminar events for IT recruitment managers and engineering managers. Currently, he is involved not only in seminar events but also in planning hackathons.

Company Overview

Company Name: Yoriso Inc.

Headquarters Address: 2-11-17 Nishi-Gotanda, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo 141-0031 HI Gotanda Building 4F

Representative Director, Chairman & CEO: Masaharu Ashizawa

Representative Director, President & COO: Shingo Shinozaki

Business Description: Provision of comprehensive services related to endings such as funerals and memorial services.

Website: https://www.yoriso.com/corp/

About GEEKS' "IT Human Resources Business"

With the mission of "Creating a New 'Standard' in Working Styles," GEEKS operates as a pioneer in the industry, connecting IT freelancers with companies. Currently, we network over 24,000 IT freelancers, supporting an environment where they can challenge themselves with peace of mind. We are also updating our business model from "connecting people" to "solving corporate challenges." By combining our extensive data with a team structure that fosters "co-creation between people and AI," we go beyond simple talent matching to provide AX solutions that accelerate AI implementation for Japanese companies.

<Services Offered> IT Freelancer Specialized Agent Service "GEECHS JOB" Talent Search Matching Platform "GEECHS DIRECT" Employee Benefit Program for IT Freelancers "Frinove"