Kaori Okada

Kaori Okada has over three decades of experience in the technology industry, having held various senior roles at prominent companies, including IBM, Microsoft, and Google. At IBM, from April 1987 to December 2016, Kaori served as a Senior Cloud Advisor, focusing on enhancing the capabilities of client engagement teams and addressing business challenges in cloud solutions. Kaori also achieved prestigious certifications as a Defining Architect Thought Leader and a specialized Open Group Architect. From January 2017 to July 2020, Kaori worked as a Senior Industry Solution Executive at Microsoft, later becoming an Industry Digital Strategist for the Public Sector in Japan, leading digital transformation initiatives. Currently serving as a Principal Architect at Google since December 2021, Kaori continues to leverage extensive expertise in technology architecture and digital advisory services. Kaori holds a degree in Literature with a focus on Japanese History from Waseda University, obtained between 1983 and 1987.