The road to becoming a more advanced engineer: getting qualified and my career story

Self-introduction and previous work experience

Hello everyone! I'm motoya. Today, I'd like to talk about my career, automation during my time managing an e-commerce site, and the unexpected turn of events that led to me being offered the job of PM.

Motoya's history

Originally, I was running an e-commerce site on my own. At that time, I was semi-automating sales management using Python and VBA to streamline my daily work. The experience of starting and maintaining my own business was extremely valuable in my life.

Automation and outsourcing management in the age of EC site management

At that time, I was in charge of about 10 outsourced staff and was always striving to improve the efficiency of our work. I used Python and VBA to automate various tasks. Specifically, we automated a wide range of tasks, including inventory management, order processing, and customer support. This significantly improved the efficiency of our work.

Episode of receiving an offer to become a PM

And then, a big turning point in my life came!!! Just when I was thinking about changing jobs as a PG, I was offered a PM position because my background was highly evaluated!!! Even at the interview, many people were interested in my background and experience, and I was able to get a job offer during a casual interview. From this experience, I realized that the experience and skills I have gained in life can be evaluated in unexpected ways.

The path to the Information Technology Engineer Examination

A wonderful mentor named Mr. Koshimoto appeared in my life. I would like to tell you about how I met him, my initial thoughts on the qualification exam, and my impressions after I started studying.

Meeting Mr. Koshimoto

Mr. Koshimoto has had a huge influence on my life. Meeting him inspired me to aim for the Information Technology Engineer Examination.

Initial thoughts on the qualification exam

To be honest, I was quite negative about qualification exams. I even thought it was strange to judge someone's ability based on their qualifications alone. However, when I actually started studying, my thoughts changed 180 degrees.

What I felt while studying and effective study methods

As I continued my studies, I was able to learn many basic knowledge and techniques that are useful in the IT industry, especially knowledge that is rarely encountered in everyday life, such as binary calculations.

My method of study was to learn basic knowledge on Udemy, then solve past exam questions. And since I can't sit still while studying, I studied while pedaling an exercise bike. This is how I was able to pass the exam.

Cloco Inc. and its appeal

I would like to tell you about the appeal of the company I currently work for, Cloco Inc. We offer a high degree of freedom, support for obtaining qualifications, and ample learning opportunities.

Company systems and features

Cloco Co., Ltd. is a company that values ​​the work-life balance of its employees. We have implemented a flextime system, which allows remote work up to four days a week. This system makes it easier for us to balance our work and private lives.

An environment that encourages qualification acquisition

This company strongly supports obtaining qualifications. If you pass, the cost of the qualification exam will be covered by the company. Of course, if you fail...lol This kind of system is a great motivation for us employees.

High degree of freedom and approach to studying

Lunch breaks are flexible, so you can go to the gym to relax or study while riding an exercise bike like me. You can also take online courses such as Udemy at company expense. I make the most of these opportunities to improve my skills every day.

How to develop confidence as an engineer

After I obtained the Information Technology Engineer qualification, a big change came over me: my confidence as an engineer improved.

Changes in myself after obtaining the qualification

Before I got the qualification, I had days where I lacked confidence in my skills and knowledge. However, by getting the qualification, I was able to know my own abilities, and as a result, I was able to gain confidence.

Improving skills and confidence as an engineer

The knowledge and skills I gained through the qualifications are directly related to my daily work. In particular, I gained technical knowledge that is useful in the workplace, such as converting between bits and bytes. This has given me more confidence in my communications with clients.

Summary: Towards an exciting future

Finally, I would like to give you a message.

Life is full of unexpected developments and challenges. That happened to me too. However, by believing in yourself and taking one step at a time, you can carve out a new you and a new future. Obtaining qualifications was one way to do that. I hope you too will ignite the fire within you and get a future that you are passionate about!