Makoto Kawasaki

Makoto Kawasaki has extensive work experience in the technology industry. Makoto is currently serving as the Head of Channel and Pre-Sales - Japan at KELA since November 2020. Prior to this, they worked at Digital Shadows as the Country Manager, Japan from March 2019 to November 2020. Makoto was responsible for monitoring and managing an organization's digital risk.

Before Digital Shadows, Makoto worked as the Regional Manager - Japan at Forcepoint LLC (Formerly Raytheon|Websense) from November 2015 to February 2019. Makoto also served as the Senior Account Manager at Websense from September 2013 to October 2015, where they successfully developed new customers and closed significant deals.

Their earlier experience includes working as the Sr. Specialist Manager at Symantec from October 2008 to August 2013, where they played a crucial role in launching the Vontu product in Japan and handling data loss prevention and encryption products. Makoto started their career at VMware in July 2004 as a Channel Manager, where they contributed to the growth and development of the partner network in Japan.

Prior to that, Makoto worked at APC by Schneider Electric as the Manager of the Channel Partner Sales Department and Sales Engineer, responsible for managing a team, business growth, and channel marketing strategies. Makoto began their career at Open Environment Corporation and Internet Access Center K.K. as an Account Executive.

Overall, Makoto Kawasaki has a diverse range of experiences in various leadership and sales roles in the technology industry.

Makoto Kawasaki completed their Bachelor's degree in Law from Seikei University from 1990 to 1994. Prior to that, they attended Musashi High School from 1987 to 1990.