Yuta Asakura
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About Me

My skills, professional experience, education, and certifications.

Skills

Backend

javaJavaspringSpring BootrailsRuby on RailsprismaPrisma ORMapiREST APIs

Cloud & DevOps

awsAWSdockerDockers3S3/CloudFrontrdsAWS RDS/DMSamplifyAWS AmplifygitGit/GitHubcicdCI/CD

Databases

postgresqlPostgreSQLmysqlMySQLsqlserverSQL ServeroracleOracle DBneonNeonDB

Frontend

typescriptTypeScriptjavascriptJavaScriptreactReact.jsnextjsNext.jsvueVue.jstailwindTailwind CSShtmlHTML/CSScomponentShadCN/Radix UI

Tools

aiClaude CodecursorCursorvscodeVS CodefigmaFigmasentrySentry

Experience

Cloud Solutions Architect / Database Migration Team Lead

HCLTech (株式会社エイチシーエルジャパン)Tokyo, Japan · Hybrid

Apr 2025 – Present

Leading the database migration workstream for Nissan's enterprise cloud transformation, migrating 234 databases (647TB) across 151 applications from on-premises to AWS Tokyo Region.

  • Promoted mid-project from individual contributor to Database Migration Team Lead, managing a 5-member team of database SMEs across SQL Server, MySQL, PostgreSQL, and Oracle platforms
  • Served as primary point of contact for all database-related customer interactions across multi-vendor partnerships (Nissan, AWS, Fujitsu, HCL)
  • Architected 3 migration strategies (Native Backup/Restore, AWS DMS with CDC, Schema-level via SSMS), achieving 99.9% data integrity across all migrations
  • Designed multi-stage upgrade pipeline for SQL Server 2008–2019 → RDS 2022, including rollback strategies
  • Created 200+ page enterprise runbook templates adopted as the standard for all subsequent migration phases
  • Implemented cost optimization frameworks reducing test environment expenses by 60% through right-sizing
  • Delivered pilot migrations for 20 applications, establishing the scalable framework for production rollout
  • Led cross-regional coordination between teams in Japan, India, Singapore, Australia, and the Americas

Full-Stack Web Developer

TierLine Inc. (株式会社ティアライン)Tokyo, Japan · Remote

Oct 2024 – Mar 2025

Built features for a live sports streaming CMS (VK Sports Bull Koshien) powering live broadcasts, match scheduling, and video replay for Japanese high school baseball tournaments nationwide.

  • Modernized the existing development environment: Dockerized the application, upgraded Java and Node.js versions, updated Yarn and project dependencies to improve build stability
  • Implemented a complex new delivery type (Self-Delivery Test) end-to-end: schedule registration modals with business rule validation, relay stadium screen UI updates, and CSV bulk import/export
  • Built AWS MediaLive integration including a scheduled batch service to automatically start/stop transcoder channels, real-time channel status polling, and channel ID extraction from database URLs
  • Developed Slack webhook notification system for real-time operational alerts and an automated reminder email batch processor with scheduled jobs
  • Collaborated in daily Agile standups with client (Asahi Shimbun/IIJ), managed Gitflow branching with code reviews, and deployed to AWS EC2 with Docker

Construction Worker / Foreman

Watanabe Construction Industry Co. (株式会社渡部建設工業)Yokohama, Kanagawa, Japan

Apr 2016 – Jun 2024

8 years in construction developing leadership, team coordination, and project management skills that now inform my approach to software engineering.

  • Supervised construction teams to complete scaffolding and building projects on time, ensuring safety and quality compliance
  • Coordinated with project managers, engineers, and contractors to optimize workflows and maintain project schedules
  • Trained and mentored team members on scaffolding techniques, safety protocols, and equipment use, fostering collaboration and skill development

Education

Bachelor of Science

AMA University

Computer Science

2024 – 2027

Currently pursuing while working full-time. Deepening knowledge in data structures, algorithms, database systems, software engineering, and web development.

Full-Stack Web Development Bootcamp

Le Wagon Tokyo

Computer Software Engineering

2024 – 2024

Intensive 400-hour full-time coding bootcamp focused on modern web development and AI integration. Collaborated on a full-stack project from ideation to production using Ruby, Ruby on Rails, JavaScript, PostgreSQL, Docker, Heroku, and OpenAI APIs. Designed, implemented, and deployed an AI-powered CRM-like tool (PRM) for managing personal relationships.

Bachelor of Science

Southville International School and Colleges

Information Technology

2012 – 2015

Certifications

AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate (SAA-C03)

Amazon Web Services (AWS)

ID: c1dbffe1aeef43ec8e636f4cc4066c8b

Earned Jun 2025 · Expires Jun 2028

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AWS Certified Developer – Associate (DVA-C02)

Amazon Web Services (AWS)

ID: 47fe0cdbc1484d4e93390832f5d805e9

Earned Jul 2025 · Expires Jul 2028

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AWS Certified SysOps Administrator – Associate (SOA-C02)

Amazon Web Services (AWS)

ID: fa496853810a4cf8be9838db7864e979

Earned Aug 2025 · Expires Aug 2028

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AWS Certified Data Engineer – Associate (DEA-C01)

Amazon Web Services (AWS)

ID: cb4c64fcd11247cea8726e5c7f786ed3

Earned Jul 2025 · Expires Jul 2028

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AWS Certified Machine Learning Engineer – Associate (MLA-C01)

Amazon Web Services (AWS)

ID: 1c60fbea5b3c4e0eba90ce03ed792e34

Earned Sep 2025 · Expires Sep 2028

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AWS Certified AI Practitioner (AIF-C01)

Amazon Web Services (AWS)

ID: e6415368b5384486814f0d80a8614cc0

Earned May 2025 · Expires May 2028

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AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner (CLF-C02)

Amazon Web Services (AWS)

ID: 8b1ae03ac67d41c7bcfde3c056212ab5

Earned May 2025 · Expires May 2028

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