Yasui Tsutomu is an independent Agile coach and former longtime consultant with 13+ years of hands-on experience introducing Agile and XP practices across engineering teams and organizations in Japan. He combines technical fluency—coding in Python, Java, Ruby and advocating practical TDD—with a strong emphasis on gemba coaching alongside engineers, product owners and management. Known for designing and delivering game-based workshops (e.g., Kanban Game, Agile Treasure Hunt, Psychological Safety Game), he uses playful simulations to teach complex topics and drive culture change. A published author and translator on agile and testing topics, he tailors seminars, trainings and coaching programs to embed new ideas into real-world teams. Fluent in Japanese and proficient in English (TOEIC 985), he operates as a self-employed coach and external Agile advisor while maintaining client engagements and coaching roles.
14 years of coding experience
Master's degree, Computer Engineering, AI, Master's degree, Computer Engineering, AI at The University of Electro-Communications
Contributions:18 reviews, 63 PRs, 204 pushes in 6 months
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