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Introduction to Snowflake Data Superheroes

On February 10, 2026, Snowflake Inc., a prominent provider of AI data cloud solutions based in Tokyo, Japan, announced the selection of the 2026 Snowflake Data Superheroes. This year, an impressive 15 individuals from Japan have earned this honor, contributing to a total of 125 selected globally.

Understanding the Snowflake Data Superheroes Program

The Snowflake Data Superheroes program is designed to honor community leaders who significantly contribute to the growth of the Snowflake ecosystem through various channels such as educational activities, conference presentations, and content creation. These members are not only recognized as technical experts; they play vital roles in co-creating an ecosystem as storytellers, innovators, and connectors. They are a select group of leaders helping to unlock the potential of the AI data cloud, sharing their insights and significantly contributing to the development of the Snowflake community.

Acknowledgment from the Leadership

Ryuzo Ukita, the CEO of Snowflake Inc., expressed his pride in the Japanese Snowflake community, which is distinguished by its fervor and deep expertise. He noted that the record selection of 15 Data Superheroes from Japan reflects the maturity of the user community and the world-class technical proficiency in the country. In an era where AI is rapidly becoming mainstream, these individuals play an inspiring role in sharing practical insights that drive digital transformation (DX) across Japan. Their pioneering efforts facilitate knowledge sharing across companies, thus enhancing the overall data utilization capabilities in Japan.

Highlights of the 2026 Snowflake Data Superheroes

Globally, the Data Superheroes program has recognized 125 individuals, broken down into 39 new members and 86 returning honorees. From Japan, the 15 exemplary members include:

• - Kosaku Ono (Kevin), VP of Data & AI at Finatext Holdings, is honored to share his practical insights on Snowflake solutions.
• - Tatsuya Koreeda, Chief Data Management Officer at GA technologies, has been recognized for his contributions to community engagement and creating new use cases.
• - Takahiro Nakayama, Manager at LayerX, expressed gratitude for the community's support in his AI endeavors.
• - Yusuke Nishigata, a researcher at Mitsubishi UFJ Trust, aims to bridge data utilization across various industries.
• - Yuya Matsubara, Principal Data Engineer at NTT Docomo, is committed to advancing data practices in Japan through his new role.

Returning Members Recognition

Several returning members have also been acknowledged for their ongoing contributions, including:

• - Miho Kajiya from DATUM STUDIO
• - Kosuke Kida, Sr. Data Evangelist at Excia Inc.
• - Kohei Komiyama from truestar
• - Satoshi Sagara of Class Method
• - Ryo Shibuya, Director at NTT DATA, representing the North American region.

The Importance of Snowflake's Role in Data Utilization

Snowflake Inc. is dedicated to transforming how companies harness data to drive rapid innovation and extract greater value from their resources. With a customer base exceeding 12,600, including some of the largest enterprises globally, Snowflake empowers businesses to leverage AI, data, and applications effectively. The organization's efforts to foster a vibrant developer ecosystem align with their vision of integrating cutting-edge AI technologies across various business landscapes in Japan.

As the 2026 Data Superheroes step into their roles, they reflect Snowflake's commitment to promoting a robust data culture that inspires collective growth and innovation, thus ensuring that data and AI become transformational assets for all.

For further details about the global announcement of Snowflake Data Superheroes, please visit the official site.