Ryota Katsurai is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in market development and customer success across various regions. Currently serving as Director of Market Development for Japan at Dataiku since August 2021, Ryota holds a significant track record in roles at Clarizen Solutions, including Country Manager and Director of Professional Services for EMEA and Customer Success in Japan. Notably, Ryota was a founding member of Clarizen Solutions, successfully managing a diverse customer base and ensuring timely implementations for enterprise clients. Earlier experience includes positions at Clarizen as Customer Success Manager and Skylight Consulting Inc. as Manager and Consultant, where Ryota contributed to IT project management for major global clients. Ryota's career began at JMA Systems as a System Engineer, leading the development of sales management systems. Educational qualifications include a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from Bucknell University and a Master's degree in Economics from Hosei University.