Introduction

Hello, I'm watanabe, and I joined in September 2025!

In this article, I interviewed everyone who joined in September 2025 about their impressions right after joining.
I hope this will be useful content for those interested in KINTO Technologies (hereafter KTC) and serve as a reflection for the members who participated!

10Ryu

• Self-introduction
  • I work on the lease fee and gross profit calculation system for KINTO used vehicles in the Business Systems Development Division.
  • My previous job was in automotive sales finance.
• How is your team structured?
  • Our team has 5 members.
• What is the workplace atmosphere like?
  • There are no barriers between members, making communication easy.
  • It's easy for the engineering team to step in and make suggestions to the business team.
• What was your reason for joining KTC, and were there any surprises after joining?
  • Reason for joining: I wanted to work in a job related to automobiles, and I was interested in KINTO's business even before joining.
  • Surprises: I was given more autonomy than I expected, and I've been able to leverage my past experience. To be honest, I had no coding experience, so I was quite anxious about whether I could make it at a tech company.
• What do you like about the office?
  • The atmosphere of Muromachi
  • There are many coffee shops nearby
  • Being able to buy treats for my family on the way home from work
• Question from watanabe to 10Ryu

  Please tell us an episode where you felt you could leverage your experience in the automotive industry since joining KTC.

  • Since I can recognize most vehicles just by hearing the car name, and thanks to my experience in automotive sales finance, I was able to smoothly catch up on business knowledge such as KINTO's approach to residual value and payment methods.

Tomiyoshi

• Self-introduction
  • I belong to the QA Group. I'm involved in testing activities of course, but also in automation related to those activities.
  • In my previous job, I was doing QA at a third-party verification company.
  • My hobby is tennis, and recently I'm getting into pickleball.
• How is your team structured?
  • The entire QA Group has 12 members.
  • Within the group, we're divided into mobile apps and web apps, and I work on mobile apps.
• What is the workplace atmosphere like?
  • Communication is easy not only within the team but also with the development side, making it a very good environment.
• What was your reason for joining KTC, and were there any gaps between your expectations and reality?
  • When I exhibited a booth at JaSST'25 Tokyo, I talked with people from KTC's QA team.
  • That sparked my interest and led me to decide to join.
  • Before I joined, I heard the company was using AI a lot and automating testing. That was exactly how it turned out, so there wasn’t really any surprise.
• What do you like about the office?
  • I like the break space. It's a nice, relaxing spot.
• Question from 10Ryu to Tomiyoshi

  Please tell us what you like about KTC and your favorite part of your cat's body.

  • What I like about KTC
    • Everyone is eager to take on new challenges.
  • My favorite part of my cat
    • Everything, but burying my face in a slightly chubby side belly is the best.

Rikuma

• Self-introduction
  • Currently, I work on generative AI-related projects, and recently I've been focusing on PoC development for MCP and chatbots.
  • My hobbies include watching anime, board games, traveling, and skiing.
  • I try to maintain a work-life balance while finding fulfillment in working with the latest technologies every day.
• How is your team structured?
  • We work on a wide range of themes related to generative AI.
  • In addition to technical verification and PoC development, we promote the use of generative AI internally and externally, and run workshops.
  • It's an agile team where we can actively exchange opinions and quickly turn new ideas into reality.
• What is the workplace atmosphere like?
  • It's very flat and open, with an atmosphere where anyone can freely share their opinions.
  • There's an atmosphere that supports people who take on new challenges, and "Let's do it!" is something you hear a lot.
  • I feel the whole team has a strong attitude toward proactively tackling new things.
• What was your reason for joining KTC, and were there any surprises after joining?
  • I wanted to explore the possibilities of AI more deeply and was drawn to KTC's environment where I could practice the latest generative AI technologies, which led me to decide to join.
  • What I noticed after joining KTC is how quickly we can access the latest technologies. It's fun to be able to quickly turn my ideas into PoCs. I feel it's an environment with a good balance of speed and stability.
• What do you like about the office?
  • My previous work place had hot-desking, so now I enjoy being able to place my favorite items at my own desk and create my own personal space.
  • Also, being able to smoothly consult and share information with members on the same floor is a good point.
• Question from Tomiyoshi to Rikuma

  How do you feel about KTC's corporate culture? What do you do on your days off?

  • How do you feel about KTC's corporate culture?
    • The culture here is open and really encourages you to take on new challenges.
    • A characteristic is that there are many opportunities to try out your own ideas.
  • What do you do on your days off?
    • On my days off, I spend time relaxing watching anime or playing board games.
    • I also love traveling, so I go on day trips on weekends or travel abroad during long holidays.

watanabe

• Self-introduction
  • The Cloud Security Group I belong to is responsible for security across multiple cloud environments including AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud.
  • In my previous job, I was broadly responsible for AWS infrastructure construction (IaC), Lambda development, CI/CD considerations, and monitoring tool configuration.
• How is your team structured?
  • The entire Cloud Security Group has 4 members, with 2 in Tokyo and 2 in Osaka.
• What is the workplace atmosphere like?
  • The team is very open, and we can freely share concerns and issues.
  • Although members are split between Tokyo and Osaka, we communicate frequently both online and in person, so the distance doesn't feel like an issue.
• What was your reason for joining KTC, and were there any surprises after joining?
  • I had opportunities to be involved in cloud security at my previous job and wanted to deepen my expertise in this area.
  • I also felt a strong connection with the people I met during the interviews, and that was a key factor in my decision to join.
• What do you like about the office?
  • It has a modern tech company atmosphere and is a very comfortable working environment.
  • The dress code is more casual than I expected, which was a pleasant surprise.
• Question from Rikuma to watanabe

  Is there any work that has left an impression on you since joining?

  • Currently, I work on cloud security for AWS-related projects. In my previous job, I focused on security from an infrastructure perspective, but in my current role I have also been involved in the area of governance, which has broadened my perspective. That change has left a particularly strong impression on me.

Conclusion

Thank you all for sharing your impressions after joining the company!

KINTO Technologies is constantly welcoming new members!
We hope you look forward to more articles introducing newcomers from various divisions.

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