Asia Quest Engineers Receive Double Honors as "2026 Japan AWS Jr. Champions" and "2026 Japan All AWS Certifications Engineers"

Asia Quest is pleased to announce that two of its engineers have received double honors, being recognized as both "2026 Japan AWS Jr. Champions" and "2026 Japan All AWS Certifications Engineers".

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2026 Japan AWS Jr. Champions

Naoki Akiyama and Koki Sakurai from Asia Quest have been jointly awarded the "2026 Japan AWS Jr. Champions" and "2026 Japan All AWS Certifications Engineers" accolades.

These two individuals consistently strive to improve their AWS skills, deepening their systematic understanding of AWS through obtaining all 12 AWS certifications. They actively share their AWS knowledge and experience through presentations at study groups and events, as well as by writing blog posts. Their contributions have been recognized for positively influencing those around them and promoting the enhancement of internal AWS skills.

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Naoki Akiyama Cloud Integration Department

Koki Sakurai Digital Innovation Department

About Japan AWS Jr. Champions

This award recognizes young engineers within 1 to 3 years of their professional career at AWS Partner Network (APN) participating companies who have demonstrated outstanding AWS activity achievements.

Selected are young APN engineers who proactively learn about AWS and take initiative to share their knowledge and experience internally and externally, thereby positively influencing their peers. Established in Japan in 2023, this is the 4th year of the award in 2026. Asia Quest has produced two recipients each year since its inception.

Young engineers selected as Japan AWS Jr. Champions are expected to continue honing their AWS skills, actively disseminate their AWS knowledge and experience externally, and become leaders within internal and external communities.

For details on the 2026 Japan AWS Jr. Champions criteria and award announcement, please refer to the following AWS Japan APN blog articles:

Announcement of 2026 Japan AWS Jr. Champions Criteria

https://aws.amazon.com/jp/blogs/psa/2026-japan-aws-jr-champions-criteria/

Announcement of 2026 Japan AWS Jr. Champions

https://aws.amazon.com/jp/blogs/psa/2026-japan-aws-jr-champions/

About Japan All AWS Certifications Engineers

This program recognizes engineers at APN participating companies who have obtained all 12 types of AWS certifications. In fiscal year 2026, a record 17 individuals from our company were selected, bringing the cumulative total of all-certified engineers to 40.

For details on the 2026 Japan All AWS Certifications Engineers criteria and award announcement, please refer to the following AWS Japan APN blog articles:

Announcement of 2026 Japan All AWS Certifications Engineers Criteria

https://aws.amazon.com/jp/blogs/psa/2026-japan-all-aws-certifications-engineers-criteria/

Announcement of 2026 Japan All AWS Certifications Engineers

https://aws.amazon.com/jp/blogs/psa/2026-japan-all-aws-certifications-engineers/

Our Initiatives with AWS

Since joining the APN, our company has focused on nurturing cloud engineers with high levels of expertise and providing AWS implementation support solutions tailored to customer needs. We have supported numerous customers across various industries with their AWS implementation, construction, and operation.

We are also actively engaged in obtaining AWS certifications, which serve as proof of our skills and expertise in AWS. In December 2025, we were recognized with the "AWS 500 APN Certification Distinction" for exceeding 500 AWS certifications.

Furthermore, our company has received the following recognitions, including "AWS Advanced Tier Services Partner" in the APN, acknowledging our AWS knowledge, technical capabilities, and achievements.

Asia Quest will continue to enhance its AWS knowledge, technical skills, and track record, and will further support AWS adoption as a dedicated partner working alongside our customers.

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About Asia Quest Co., Ltd.

Asia Quest is an AI integrator that supports the realization of AI Transformation (AIX) and DX, with advanced AI technology at its core. As a professional group possessing expertise in various fields such as AI, IoT, and cloud, as well as knowledge of industries like construction, manufacturing, and retail, we provide end-to-end support from consulting to design, development, operation, and training. We respond with solid implementation capabilities from PoC to large-scale system construction, creating new value and driving transformation alongside our customers.

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Company Name: Asia Quest Co., Ltd. (Tokyo Stock Exchange Growth Market: Securities Code 4261)

Location: Sumitomo Fudosan Iidabashi First Tower 27F, 2-6-1 Koraku, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo 112-0004

Representative: Jun Momoi, Chairman and CEO

URL: https://www.asia-quest.jp/