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Yasuaki Kudo – Profile & Collaborative History (1-Page Version)


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Yasuaki Kudo

Computer Software Developer & Cooperative Leader
Languages: Japanese (Native) · English (Fluent)

Summary

Computer software developer and worker cooperative leader dedicated to building human-centric technology. Guided by Catholic Social Teaching, I leverage Generative AI and automation to elevate the dignity of work and empower worker self-management.

Core Skills

Generative AI & Tech: AI-assisted development, focused AI integration, and systems that amplify human creativity and connection.

Approach: Aligning software with worker autonomy, Catholic Social Teaching, and transparent team collaboration.

Co-development & Collaborative Projects

TNG Worker Cooperative (Workers’ Co‑op) — Representative Director
Oct 2022 – Present
  • Co-developing website renewal/ongoing development for the Kanagawa Branch of JWCU (https://kanagawa.jwcc.coop) using WordPress.
  • Supported modern web development and customer support platform configurations to improve human-to-human interactions.
  • Developed a Google Sheets operations app to streamline daily workflows and support worker autonomy for a client cooperative.
  • Built focused Generative AI integrations to support worker cooperatives and empower human labor.
Simplex Inc. (Financial Systems) — Senior Developer, Automation/Reporting
Oct 2017 – Oct 2022
  • Built next-gen risk-reporting systems for financial data visibility (~30-person team).
  • Migrated legacy desktop systems to modern architectures for an insurance client (~15-person team).
  • Optimized performance and stability of a major securities firm’s risk system to reduce latency and system stress.
Merrill Lynch Japan Securities (Bank of America) — Assistant Vice President, Risk/Trading
May 2007 – Jul 2017
  • Developed JEPX-connected power-trading system and operated automated risk-reporting systems.
  • Migrated legacy spreadsheets to automated applications for regulatory and daily reports, reducing manual toil.

Education

Ibaraki University — B.A., Faculty of Education, Information Culture Program (Mar 2000)