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Tech takes, startup insights & life as a developer in Okinawa

Reviews, stories, and insights from an engineering manager building multiple projects while living the expat developer life in Japan.

Hey, I'm Aaron

Senior Engineering Manager living in Okinawa, Japan. I share insights from building products at scale while juggling multiple startup projects and the unique challenges of tech life in Japan.

From tool reviews and startup lessons to behind-the-scenes stories of expat developer life, I create content that's honest, practical, and designed for builders who want the real story, not the marketing spin.

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Tech takes, startup insights, and life in Japan

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DEV LIFE

Managing in the AI Era

What it’s like being an engineering manager right now, during the AI wave and downsizing.

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What I'm Building

From managing teams at scale to building the next generation of tools

Indeed Japan

Senior Engineering Manager

Full-time

Leading engineering teams for the top job sites in Japan, building features that help people find jobs.

Anystack

Co-founder | CTO

Active

Building the AI Operating System for Solopreneurs, Small Teams, and Startups.

Stealth AI Startup

Founder | AI Engineer

Stealth

Building next-generation generative AI applications for image creation.

Indie Game Studio

Co-founder | Lead Developer

Stealth

Crafting innovative RPG experiences that prioritize fun, strategic depth, and engaging gameplay systems.

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