About Me / Profile

Basic Information

Hi there! I’m Ippu, the creator of this blog, “Work Misc (Shigoto no Arekore).”
I work as a Power Platform Engineer, specializing in business automation and system design using Azure OpenAI and Power Platform.

On this blog, I aim to share “practical know-how gained from the field—tips you won’t find in textbooks or official documentation.”

Experience & Skills

📊 Blog Performance

Thanks to all of you, my blog has grown to reach 100,000 monthly page views. I’m thrilled to know that so many engineers and business professionals find it useful!

  • Peak Monthly PV: 100,000 PV (Achieved in Sep 2025, tracked via GA4)
  • Average Monthly PV: 80,000 – 90,000 PV
Data from Sep 2025

🛠 Certifications & Stack

I hold the following certifications and skills:

  • Microsoft Certifications:
    • PL-600 (Power Platform Solution Architect)
    • PL-400 (Power Platform Developer)
    • PL-200 (Power Platform Functional Consultant)
  • Other Qualifications: Applied Information Technology Engineer (AP) / Nissho Bookkeeping 2nd Grade / FP 2nd Grade
  • Languages & Tools:
    • C# / C++ / Python
    • Power Automate / Power Apps (Canvas & Model-driven) / Copilot Studio / Dataverse
    • Azure OpenAI / Azure Functions

Career History

Period
Details
2010 – 2014
Software Developer (C# / C++)

Engaged in developing business systems primarily using C#.
Gained a solid foundation in programming and learned essential design philosophies during this time.

2014 – 2020
Transition to Service Industry (Starbucks, etc.)

Put aside the PC to focus entirely on “people.”
Learned firsthand about the complexities of on-site operations and customer service.

2020 – Present
Return to IT & Power Platform Specialization

Dove into low-code development as it began gaining traction.
Currently exploring Generative AI using Azure OpenAI and Copilot Studio.

Others

  • Locations: Iwate → Niigata → Kanagawa → Saitama
  • Interests: Writing about coffee, Tech experiments, Buying gadgets for parenting
  • Personal: My daughter just turned 1 year old!
Profile
Ippu

Power Platform Engineer. Recently, I've also been working with generative AI, Azure, C#, and Python coding. I spent about 5 years developing in C# and C++, then worked in various service industries including hair & makeup, cafes, and retail.
I returned to IT in 2020 and now focus on designing and developing with Power Platform.
My cat's name is "Kotsubu," which means "small grain size" in Japanese.

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