Yasuo Honda
About Yasuo Honda
Yasuo Honda is a Technical Support Engineer currently employed at PingCAP in Tokyo, Japan. He has extensive experience in database administration and support, having previously held positions at SRA America, Tableau Software, and Oracle Corporation Japan.
Work at PingCAP
Yasuo Honda has been employed at PingCAP as a Technical Support Engineer since 2021. He is based in Tokyo, Japan, and is involved in delivering and supporting TiDB to customers in the region. His role includes providing technical assistance and ensuring customer satisfaction with the product.
Previous Experience in Technical Support
Before joining PingCAP, Yasuo Honda worked at Tableau Software as a Senior Technical Support Engineer from 2020 to 2021. He also served as a Software Engineer at freee 株式会社 from 2018 to 2019. His earlier experience includes a role as a Support Manager at IPLocks Japan from 2006 to 2007, and he worked as a Senior DBA at SRA America from 2008 to 2017.
Education and Expertise
Yasuo Honda earned a Bachelor's degree in Sociology from International Christian University, where he studied from 1993 to 1997. He possesses expertise in administering and tuning databases, specifically with Oracle, PostgreSQL, and MySQL. His skills include performance benchmarking, vulnerability assessments, and database management using tools like Enterprise Manager Grid Control.
Technical Skills and Proficiencies
Yasuo Honda is proficient in utilizing HP-UX 11i (ServiceGuard) and Oracle Linux 5 & 6 platforms. He has experience with the Ruby on Rails framework, particularly ActiveRecord. His capabilities extend to managing multiple concurrent projects, focusing on quality assurance and schedule management.
Language Skills and Collaboration
Yasuo Honda is fluent in both English and Japanese, which enables effective communication and collaboration across diverse teams. His ability to work in a bilingual environment enhances his contributions to technical support and customer engagement.