Zeal Employees Certified as Top-Tier 'Master' and 'Padawan' in Databricks' JEDAI Certification Program 'JEDAI Order 2026'
Two employees from Zeal Corporation have been certified in Databricks Japan's JEDAI Order 2026 program. Manabu Shimamura achieved the highest 'Master' rank, and Satoshi Enomoto achieved 'Padawan'.
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Zeal Corporation (Headquarters: Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo; President: Yoshiyuki Numata; hereinafter 'Zeal'), a company developing digital transformation (hereinafter 'DX') promotion businesses within the Avant Group, announced that Manabu Shimamura from the Business Analytics Platform Unit has been certified with the highest 'Master' rank in the 'JEDAI Order 2026' certification program of the domestic user community JEDAI, led by Databricks Japan (Headquarters: Chuo-ku, Tokyo; President: Toshifumi Sasa; hereinafter 'Databricks'). Additionally, Satoshi Enomoto from the Business Analytics Platform Unit was certified as a 'Padawan', a rank recognizing continuous information sharing and activities.
About JEDAI Order (JEDAI Certification Program)
This is a unique program in Japan that evaluates and certifies contributions to the user community 'JEDAI (Japan Databricks User Group)'. Certifications are awarded across four ranks—Master, Knight, Padawan, and Initiate—depending on the level of contribution.
This selection comprehensively evaluated activities within the Databricks user community, such as speaking engagements, technical dissemination, and knowledge sharing. 'Master' is the highest rank awarded to members recognized for their outstanding contribution to the community, while 'Padawan' is granted to members recognized for a consistent level of contribution through continuous activities.
Moving forward, Zeal will continue to leverage over 30 years of experience and knowledge in the data utilization domain. As a partner working alongside enterprises to realize their DX, Zeal will contribute to improving customers' corporate value while aiming for a society where everyone can utilize and benefit from data.
*Reference:
In the 'Databricks Champion' program, which certifies partners with outstanding technical prowess, knowledge of Databricks solutions, and market influence, a total of 5 Zeal employees have been selected as Databricks Champions.
October 20, 2025 Press Release: 'Zeal Employee Certified as Databricks Champion'
November 14, 2024 Press Release: 'Zeal Employee Certified as Databricks Champion'
August 1, 2023 Press Release: 'Three Zeal Employees Certified as Databricks Champions'
Zeal's Databricks Implementation Support Service
https://www.zdh.co.jp/products-services/dwh/databricks/
About Zeal Corporation
About JEDAI Order (JEDAI Certification Program)
This is a unique program in Japan that evaluates and certifies contributions to the user community 'JEDAI (Japan Databricks User Group)'. Certifications are awarded across four ranks—Master, Knight, Padawan, and Initiate—depending on the level of contribution.
This selection comprehensively evaluated activities within the Databricks user community, such as speaking engagements, technical dissemination, and knowledge sharing. 'Master' is the highest rank awarded to members recognized for their outstanding contribution to the community, while 'Padawan' is granted to members recognized for a consistent level of contribution through continuous activities.
Moving forward, Zeal will continue to leverage over 30 years of experience and knowledge in the data utilization domain. As a partner working alongside enterprises to realize their DX, Zeal will contribute to improving customers' corporate value while aiming for a society where everyone can utilize and benefit from data.
*Reference:
In the 'Databricks Champion' program, which certifies partners with outstanding technical prowess, knowledge of Databricks solutions, and market influence, a total of 5 Zeal employees have been selected as Databricks Champions.
October 20, 2025 Press Release: 'Zeal Employee Certified as Databricks Champion'
November 14, 2024 Press Release: 'Zeal Employee Certified as Databricks Champion'
August 1, 2023 Press Release: 'Three Zeal Employees Certified as Databricks Champions'
Zeal's Databricks Implementation Support Service
https://www.zdh.co.jp/products-services/dwh/databricks/
About Zeal Corporation