Masahiro Ienaga

SHIP CEO

Masahiro Ienaga is the Representative Director and CEO of SHIP Co., Ltd., a Japanese group company. With a professional background as an engineer, he has accumulated extensive experience working as both an engineer and a project manager for companies of various sizes.

Building on this technical and managerial expertise, he now leads SHIP in guiding its projects and partnerships. Through Kumolab, he is especially focused on providing system development and design services to overseas companies, strengthening SHIP’s global presence.

Shiori Nakayama

Designer

Shiori Nakayama is a designer with more than three years of professional experience at SHIP, a Japanese group company. Her work spans across visual design, web design, and illustration, showcasing both creativity and technical skill. Beyond her core design responsibilities, she has also produced original illustrations that enhance branding and communication materials. Notably, she led the design of Kumolab’s logo and homepage, where she combined aesthetic sensibility with user-focused design to establish a strong brand identity.

Junya Kida

UX / UI Designer

With around 16 years of experience in design, Junya Kida brings deep expertise and versatility to his role as a UX/UI designer at SHIP. His primary focus is on creating administrative screens and web applications that are both functional and highly user-friendly. Known for his attentive communication style, he takes time to thoroughly understand customer requirements before transforming them into clear, effective, and aesthetically refined user interfaces. His design process balances creativity with usability, ensuring that each product meets both business goals and user expectations.

KC

IT Communicator

KC is a skilled IT Communicator and Coordinator at SHIP Inc and Kumo Labs. Based in Japan, KC bridges the Nepal and Japan teams, leveraging multilingual expertise in Japanese, Nepali and English to facilitate seamless project coordination and communication. At Kumo Labs, he brings a creative mindset, with experience and passion into work and continuous learning. KC is adept at managing cross-cultural projects and has a strong foundation in IoT, AI, and design, enhanced by proficiency in several tools.

Sudeep Tharu

Software Engineer

Sudeep Tharu is a Software Engineer at Kumo Labs, specializing in full-stack development with Laravel, Flutter, and Vue.js. He collaborates with international teams to design, develop, and maintain user-centric software solutions, ensuring high standards of performance, efficiency, and innovation. With a strong focus on problem-solving and technical excellence, Sudeep contributes to creating software that is both reliable and accessible for a wide range of users.

Raunak Baskota

Managing Director

Raunak leads Kumo Labs with a multisector background and an extensive network in Nepal, Japan, and beyond. He focuses on strategy, innovation, and international collaboration to deliver impactful digital solutions for diverse clients. His experience working across business, technology, and development enables him to bridge local expertise with global opportunities. At Kumo Labs, he is committed to building solutions that are practical, future-ready, and globally connected.