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We are proud to be the only coding bootcamp in Japan capable of doing that, holding higher standards of what a bootcamp student can achieve.
Whether you are interested in a career change or are an engineering manager looking to hire or train your team, we hope you take the time to get to know us, our missions, our values, and our culture.
- Yan Fan
Co-Founder and Co-CEO
To re-engineer herself, Yan pivoted from a career in commodities trading to a career in tech. This journey took her from Singapore to San Francisco where she became a software engineer at Ayasdi, a machine learning startup in Silicon Valley. After co-founding and serving as CTO of a coding bootcamp in Jordan, which was developed to help refugees, Yan started Code Chrysalis in Tokyo in 2017. Born in China and raised in Seattle. Yan is a graduate of Dartmouth College with degrees in Economics and Arabic.
To re-engineer herself, Yan pivoted from a career in commodities trading to a career in tech. This journey took her from Singapore to San Francisco where she became a software engineer at Ayasdi, a machine learning startup in Silicon Valley. After co-founding and serving as CTO of a coding bootcamp in Jordan, which was developed to help refugees, Yan started Code Chrysalis in Tokyo in 2017. Born in China and raised in Seattle. Yan is a graduate of Dartmouth College with degrees in Economics and Arabic.
To re-engineer himself, Kani worked as an executive at EMC (now Dell EMC), Greenplum, and Pivotal Labs. Kani helped industry leaders transform the way they build software, drive customer success, innovate, and disrupt businesses across industries in multiple geographies.
To re-engineer himself, Kani worked as an executive at EMC (now Dell EMC), Greenplum, and Pivotal Labs. Kani helped industry leaders transform the way they build software, drive customer success, innovate, and disrupt businesses across industries in multiple geographies.
As a Global Operating and Management Executive, Steve achieved successful hands-on, turn-around, and start-up operations at numerous international enterprises. He is also well experienced at exit strategies including IPO, M&A and sell-offs. Of the twelve companies he managed, eleven turned profitable, and two went on to IPO. The single company that did not turn profitable during his tenure became profitable shortly after he left, and was successfully acquired by a corporate giant. To re-engineer himself he assumed the role of Managing Director at Code Chrysalis where he successfully ensured the stability and growth of the company.Steve graduated from Hitotsubashi University with a degree in Business Administration, and worked for Sumitomo Corporation in Tokyo, New York, Los Angeles and Auckland. For 20 years, Steve has been active as a Founder and CEO of an NPO promoting women’s empowerment and gender equality. He has published four books.
As a Global Operating and Management Executive, Steve achieved successful hands-on, turn-around, and start-up operations at numerous international enterprises. He is also well experienced at exit strategies including IPO, M&A and sell-offs. Of the twelve companies he managed, eleven turned profitable, and two went on to IPO. The single company that did not turn profitable during his tenure became profitable shortly after he left, and was successfully acquired by a corporate giant. To re-engineer himself he assumed the role of Managing Director at Code Chrysalis where he successfully ensured the stability and growth of the company.Steve graduated from Hitotsubashi University with a degree in Business Administration, and worked for Sumitomo Corporation in Tokyo, New York, Los Angeles and Auckland. For 20 years, Steve has been active as a Founder and CEO of an NPO promoting women’s empowerment and gender equality. He has published four books.
Jill started with Code Chrysalis in 2019. Prior to her role as Chief Operating Officer, Jill was the Chief Technology Officer where she led the curriculum, product, and engineering functions of the company, with an emphasis on localization projects. To re-engineer herself as Chief Operating Officer, Jill leads and sets the strategic direction for the business. She is passionate about global women's issues and has broad international experience in Japan, Saudi Arabia, New Zealand, and the UK. Jill is originally from the United States.
Jill started with Code Chrysalis in 2019. Prior to her role as Chief Operating Officer, Jill was the Chief Technology Officer where she led the curriculum, product, and engineering functions of the company, with an emphasis on localization projects. To re-engineer herself as Chief Operating Officer, Jill leads and sets the strategic direction for the business. She is passionate about global women's issues and has broad international experience in Japan, Saudi Arabia, New Zealand, and the UK. Jill is originally from the United States.
To re-engineer himself, Justin left his creative agency job as Chief Insights Officer and joined Code Chrysalis as their Chief Marketing Officer in 2022. He was recently promoted to Chief Revenue Officer where he is focused on Making Japan a Software Leader. This isn’t just a vision for Justin but a passion to see Japanese companies succeed on a global scale making Japan, once again, a force within the software engineering community. Originally from Toronto, Ontario, Canada, Justin has called Tokyo home since 2017. Skilled in marketing, value based narrative communication, community building and outreach, Justin holds a Master of Arts from Lakehead University - focused in Sociology, Gender Studies, Feminist Epistemology, Cultural Studies, Semiotics, and Social and Political Thought.
To re-engineer himself, Justin left his creative agency job as Chief Insights Officer and joined Code Chrysalis as their Chief Marketing Officer in 2022. He was recently promoted to Chief Revenue Officer where he is focused on Making Japan a Software Leader. This isn’t just a vision for Justin but a passion to see Japanese companies succeed on a global scale making Japan, once again, a force within the software engineering community. Originally from Toronto, Ontario, Canada, Justin has called Tokyo home since 2017. Skilled in marketing, value based narrative communication, community building and outreach, Justin holds a Master of Arts from Lakehead University - focused in Sociology, Gender Studies, Feminist Epistemology, Cultural Studies, Semiotics, and Social and Political Thought.
Maya’s professional experience spans work as a Relocation Consultant, an Executive Assistant for a Japanese listed company, and as an HR Manager for Mercari. At Mercari, she laid the groundwork for leadership development, led D&I initiatives, updated the evaluation system, and worked to improve employee engagement across the organization. To re-engineer herself, she joined Code Chrysalis as Head of Enterprise. Maya’s focus to re-engineer Japan’s work culture and help companies have happier and more efficient employees drives each professional decision she makes. She is inspired to make Japan a software leader one employee at a time. Originally for Hokkaido, Maya grew up in both Japan and the US.
Maya’s professional experience spans work as a Relocation Consultant, an Executive Assistant for a Japanese listed company, and as an HR Manager for Mercari. At Mercari, she laid the groundwork for leadership development, led D&I initiatives, updated the evaluation system, and worked to improve employee engagement across the organization. To re-engineer herself, she joined Code Chrysalis as Head of Enterprise. Maya’s focus to re-engineer Japan’s work culture and help companies have happier and more efficient employees drives each professional decision she makes. She is inspired to make Japan a software leader one employee at a time. Originally for Hokkaido, Maya grew up in both Japan and the US.
Born and raised in Nagasaki, Eriko worked as a systems engineer in a fintech company where she spent a decade handling system design, UI/UX, testing, & product launches. As a technical mentor & instructor, Eriko wants to encourage those who work hard as a tech mentor / instructor.
Born and raised in Nagasaki, Eriko worked as a systems engineer in a fintech company where she spent a decade handling system design, UI/UX, testing, & product launches. As a technical mentor & instructor, Eriko wants to encourage those who work hard as a tech mentor / instructor.
Eri has lived in numerous countries including Japan, U.S., Canada, Italy and Malawi. After graduating from the International Christian University (ICU) with a degree in International Relations she has worked in the fields of language education and technology. Using her previous experience in HR at an autonomous driving startup, her role at Code Chrysalis is to advise graduates in job hunting.
Eri has lived in numerous countries including Japan, U.S., Canada, Italy and Malawi. After graduating from the International Christian University (ICU) with a degree in International Relations she has worked in the fields of language education and technology. Using her previous experience in HR at an autonomous driving startup, her role at Code Chrysalis is to advise graduates in job hunting.
Born in Nigeria, moved to Canada at the age of 13, Bukky got her Bachelor of Business degree at Trent University in Canada and her MBA degree at Doshisha University in Kyoto. Following her passion to change the perception of African creative industries in Japan, she moved to Tokyo in 2017 to co-found Awa`Tori and work as a Human Resources recruiter. Through her experience as a recruiter, she realized a need and developed another passion for helping people to navigate the challenges of job-hunting, from choosing a career path to finding the right job or company, and finally the application process. This led her to pursue a consultant role at Randstad Risesmart, helping various professionals to effectively target their application documents for their target jobs. And finally, at Code Chrysalis helping program graduates on their journeys as software engineers.
Born in Nigeria, moved to Canada at the age of 13, Bukky got her Bachelor of Business degree at Trent University in Canada and her MBA degree at Doshisha University in Kyoto. Following her passion to change the perception of African creative industries in Japan, she moved to Tokyo in 2017 to co-found Awa`Tori and work as a Human Resources recruiter. Through her experience as a recruiter, she realized a need and developed another passion for helping people to navigate the challenges of job-hunting, from choosing a career path to finding the right job or company, and finally the application process. This led her to pursue a consultant role at Randstad Risesmart, helping various professionals to effectively target their application documents for their target jobs. And finally, at Code Chrysalis helping program graduates on their journeys as software engineers.