Simon Obstbaum
Software Engineering Researcher
Software engineering researcher and serial entrepreneur. Since 2020, I’ve focused on how teams can measure and improve developer productivity, including the practical impact of AI.
Previously, I served as CTO at Crunchyroll and founded YOPESO, growing engineering organizations across the US, Europe, and Asia.
Research & publications
Selected papers, benchmarks, and research contributions on software engineering productivity, AI-assisted development, and trustworthy code.
Talks & media
Selected talks, panels, and podcast conversations.










