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A single code holds the key to shaping the future
We are always considering if there is a genuine need for a system. Various systems have emerged alongside social changes and technological evolution. Have these systems truly liberated humans? Are these systems making the world a more complex place? Are we being overwhelmed by repetitive tasks? Are we continuing to use things that we do not need? Systems are not made up of software alone. A system is a structure in itself. looking up breaks down old systems and creates new ones. We transform them into systems that liberate people. All of this starts with a single line of code, it holds the key to transforming the future.
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We put great importance on asking "Why?" Why have we been tasked with a job? Why do we create that system? Why can it be created only by us? What we want to create is neither "a system that anyone can create," nor "a system that already exists somewhere." We want to create "a system that can only be created by us." We believe that we can create something that still does not exist in the world, precisely because we understand the value of the information that systems provide, as well as the significance of developing something that users take delight in, and more importantly, something that we have created by ourselves in this place. I think of looking up as a community of outstanding engineers and generalists. Even though we each have completely different goals in life, there is a reason why we have come together in this place. We are a collective of members who help one another to improve by moving toward the same vector and pursuing a single goal together. Why work at looking up? I think that we are a community where members are always asking themselves questions, and looking up uses those answers as a driving force to help individuals grow every day toward the fulfilment of their dreams and aspirations.
Member
Hiroshi Akutsu
After graduating, Hiroshi joined an internet research company as a survey UI creator. While engaged in market research for 5 years, he encountered programming as a way of solving problems within the company and entered the world of programming, enrolling as a working graduate student in the Department of Information Architecture at the Advanced Institute of Industrial Technology in 2014 and graduating in 2016. While developing mission-critical systems and back-office systems as the head of internal systems, he was also involved in planning infrastructure, architecture, and system strategies. Master of Information Systems (Technical Specialist Diploma [Highest Level]).
Yuki Ishitsuka
After graduating from the Department of Mathematics at Chuo University, Yuki commenced his career, and at his first company, met Hiroshi and entered the world of programming. Two years after the company's founding, he joined lookingup as the No. 1 employee and developed the base program for Muscat, a survey engine, in just two months. Yuki is a full-stack engineer and works in a wide range of areas including front-end, back-end, and infrastructure. He is not only a programmer but also a team builder and a top engineer who supports the company's growth as Hiroshi's right-hand man.
Masahiko Minakoshi
Masahiko began his professional journey at his first company as a new graduate, where he met Hiroshi and Yuki. It was also there that he entered the world of programming. Masahiko is active not only as a developer but also as a project manager. His hobbies are watching professional wrestling matches and muscle training. Currently, he is in the process of straightening his teeth, so he can't speak very well.
Yoshitaka Sakai
Formerly a researcher on natural language processing at the Tokyo Institute of Technology in the School of Engineering, Yoshitaka left his Master's when he joined lookingup. In addition to developing survey editor tools, he is also the sole developer of the OPTICO web client. Yoshitaka specialty is front-end development, but he is also a full-stack engineer who can build servers and develop back-end applications.
F.A
Fabiano was born in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. He came to Japan in 2019 as a Japanese Government (Monbukagakusho) Undergraduate Scholarship student.After studying Japanese language at the Tokyo University of Foreign Studies for one year, he entered the Tokyo Institute of Technology as a Japanese Government (Monbukagakusho) Scholarship student. Through his experience in marketing research in previous internships and his experience conducting surveys at the Tokyo Institute of Technology's student Survey Team, he became interested in the world of surveys. It was through this interest that he found lookingup. After a year and a half of internship, he joined the muscat project in 2024 after completing his bachelor's degree. Fabiano is currently responsible for muscat's global operations.
W.L
Wang is originally from China. She worked for a news company in Beijing for about 4 years, writing data-based articles. In 2017 she came to Japan and enrolled in Hitotsubashi University's School of International Public Policy. After finishing graduate school, Wang worked for an advertising agency, while devoting about a year to studying programming with the aim of becoming an engineer. At lookingup, she has already developed an internal attendance management system and a chat-type survey system. She lives with her cute 3-year-old Shiba Inu.
Josh
Born in the U.K., a beloved character with a cheerful personality, Josh graduated from the University of York and the University of Leeds, and interned in China for a year before coming to Japan. After arriving in Japan, he worked at the British Embassy's Cultural Office while pursuing a career in programming, and is currently working as a front-end engineer at lookingup.
T.N
Born in Vietnam, Thoa came to Japan in 2018, after graduating from Ho Chi Minh City University of Law. After that, she worked as a front-end engineer at a web development company, where she was in charge of website production and renewal. Joined lookingup looking to further improve her skills. Due to raising a cute child, she works both remotely and in the office.
M.H
In his previous position, Makoto developed automation programs using RPA and Python to improve operational efficiency. He also plays an active role in organizational development, such as organizing internal guidelines. On his days off, he likes to visit Japanese-style pubs.
M.O
Currently enrolled in the Department of Electrical and Information Engineering, Faculty of Science and Technology, Keio University. He is managing the PoC for a text noise filter project. He loves working out and placed 8th in the All Japan Student Bodybuilding Championship.
Cio
Born in Indonesia, Cio arrived in Japan in 2020 as a Japanese Government (Monbukagakusho) Scholarship student. After studying Japanese at Osaka University, he enrolled in the Department of Electrical, Information, and Physics Engineering at Tohoku University. He is currently developing an exclusion program for monitoring defective responses on our survey projects.
Lisa
Lisa is from Brazil and came to Japan as a Japanese Government (Monbukagakusho) Scholarship student. She is currently studying at Tokyo University of Foreign Studies, School of International and Area Studies.
Rico
Born in Indonesia, Rico came to Japan in 2020 as a Japanese Government (Monbukagakusho) Scholarship student. After studying Information Processing at the Kyoto Computer Gakuin, he enrolled in the Faculty of Engineering, specializing in Information and Intelligence Engineering at Toyohashi University of Technology. He is currently developing additional features for our company's product, OPTICO.
Kelvin
From Brazil, Kelvin arrived in Japan in 2020 as a Japanese Government (Monbukagakusho) Scholarship student. After learning Japanese at Tokyo University of Foreign Studies, he entered the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, majoring in Law at Shizuoka University. He is currently developing additional features for the company's attendance management system.
Luiz
Luiz is originally from Brazil. He is a Japanese Government (Monbukagakusho) Undergraduate Scholarship student currently studying at the college of education of Yokohama National University.
David
Originating from Indonesia, he too is a Japanese Government (Monbukagakusho) Scholarship student. He is currently enrolled in Informatics and Computer Engineering at UEC(The University of Electro-Communications).
Zaidan
Originating from Indonesia, Zaidan came to Japan in 2020 as a Japanese Government (Monbukagakusho) Scholarship student. After studying Information Engineering at Nara Institute of Science and Technology, he enrolled in the Faculty of Engineering at Toyohashi University of Technology, majoring in Information and Intelligent Engineering. He is currently developing an exclusion program for monitoring defective responses on our survey projects.
Chuang
Born in Taiwan, Chuang graduated from National Central University and came to Japan in 2022 for further studies. He enrolled in the Graduate School of Information and Communications at Tokyo Institute of Technology. Currently, he is developing additional features for an in-house application.
Feature
Engineer Driven
More than 80% of looking up's employees are engineers, and even the CEO works as an engineer. We are constantly working to build an environment where engineers can deliver their best performance. As development is carried out by small teams, we also offer an environment that allows employees to undertake specialized learning across a wide range of areas.
Respect individuality
looking up is made of members of different nationalities and ages. We value individuality. Lunch gatherings are held regularly to encourage employees to spend time together. We are focused not only on performing our daily tasks, but also on fostering relationships in which we can think together and help one another improve.
Environment
As our CEO is an engineer and more than 80% of the organization comprises engineers, we are constantly working to build an environment where engineers can grow.
OJT(on-the-job training) system
We provide guidance that is tailored to each individual employee in order to help them grow quickly as an engineer. They begin by observing the work carried out by other engineers and understanding the overview of the work processes, then are gradually entrusted with tasks that they are capable of completing.
Career development/Evaluation system
Every individual is responsible for their own career development, since they are the ones thinking about and pursuing their goals as an engineer. For this reason, the evaluation system is focused on self-appraisal, in addition to evaluations conducted alongside the CEO and COO.
Support toward improving engineering skills
We are proactive in offering support for what employees need to improve their skills as engineers, such as the cost of acquiring qualifications, learning materials, and resources needed for development projects.
Work system
- Flextime (core hours 11:00 – 15:00)
- Possibility of remote working (flexible rules depending on skills/project)
