Unlocking AI-Driven Development: A Free Seminar for VPoEs and Engineering Managers

AI-Driven Development: Free Seminar for VPoEs and Engineering Managers

Geek's Corporation is hosting a complimentary seminar titled "AI-Driven Development Frontline - Enhancing Development Management Efficiency and Fostering Engineer Autonomy" on June 11, 2026, from 19:00 to 21:00. This event aims to explore the pivotal role of AI in transforming development practices, tailored specifically for VPoEs and engineering managers.

Background of the Seminar

Geek's has a history of organizing seminars for IT engineers and hiring professionals. This seminar is particularly relevant now, as AI's influence on development practices continues to grow. We are thrilled to have Daisuke Shimamoto, CTO of Progrit, share his insights as a distinguished speaker. His background in delivering English coaching services and multiple educational platforms highlights Progrit's commitment to enhancing organizational engagement.

The seminar's agenda will delve into pairing development management with Claude Code, designing KPIs that promote engineer autonomy, and innovative strategies to visualize development productivity without relying on expensive tools. Daisuke will share valuable, actionable knowledge drawn from his extensive experience in tech.

This event is perfect for those keen on improving engineer engagement, seeking to leverage AI agents for efficient management, or aiming to establish a customized approach to visibility in development productivity.

As AI proves to be more than just a tool for assistance but a crucial factor in redefining organizational operations, this seminar will uncover how cooperative efforts between humans and AI can drive engineers to perform at their best and shape the next-generation development organization.

Seminar Overview

- Event Name: AI-Driven Development Frontline - Enhancing Development Management Efficiency and Fostering Engineer Autonomy
- Date and Time: June 11, 2026, from 19:00 to 21:00
- Venue: Shibuya Scramble Square, 45th floor (inside WeWork) / Zoom
- Participation Fee: Free
- Target Audience: Engineering managers (VPoEs, EMs), IT engineers, business executives, and hiring personnel in IT.
- Registration Link: Please apply via the designated registration page.

Seminar Program

1. Opening Remarks
2. Speaker Introduction
3. Seminar Content
- Insights behind an engineer group achieving an engagement deviation score of over 70, fostering a "sense of belonging to the business" through Progrit’s unique culture.
- Techniques to promote autonomous growth.
- Reducing manager workloads using Claude Code.
- Exploring visualization of development productivity without relying on costly tools.
4. Q&A Session

The content of the seminar may change without notice.

Speaker Introduction

Progrit's CTO, Daisuke Shimamoto

Daisuke holds a Master's degree in Computer Science from the University of Tokyo. His background includes research on malware detection during his time at the university. After graduating, he worked as a Software Engineer for Morgan Stanley Japan, focusing on system development tailored for internal traders and sales teams. Daisuke later ventured into programming education and health tech startups before joining Progrit in July 2020. As an Engineering Manager, he has overseen the development process and the management of the engineering team, eventually becoming the CTO in June 2024. As of April 2026, he serves as an Executive Officer, overseeing a team of over 20 engineers.

About Geek's Corporation

Riona Yukawa: Marketing Department, IT Human Resources Division

Company Profile

Company Name: Progrit Corporation
Head Office: 1-30-5 Hamamatsucho, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Japan, 105-0013
CEO: Shogo Okada
Business Activities: Development and operation of English coaching services and subscription-type English learning services.
Website: Progrit