Markus W.

Cloud Networking & Security Specialist | Securing Cloud Transformation with SASE & ZTNA & SDWAN | Building Managed Services SASE business with Service Provider (MSSP) partners

Germany

About

Accomplished cloud technology and IT security executive with sweet spot working for Silicon Valley IT & Security market leaders as Zscaler #ZS and Palo Alto Networks #PANW. Leveraging my extensive background in IT security technology solutions I work with C-level executives on enhancing their business outcomes specifically for IT security strategy and Network Transformation. Strong combined Alliance & Channel & Direct Sales background with sweet spot in working with Blue Chip End Customers and global Service Providers and System Integrators.  Deep knowledge and customer experience in the following technologies: SASE | Secure Access Service Edge | Managed Security Services | Software as a Service | SaaS | Cloud Security | Network Transformation | Software Defined Perimeter | Zero Trust Network Access | ZTNA | SD-WAN. I am hugely passionate about helping customer on their journey towards Digital Transformation and securing their Cloud strategy.  My experience supporting this transformation includes: * Deep knowledge of technology trends and CIO agenda in all aspects of IT Security | Digital Transformation | Cloud | SaaS * Understanding of large business organizations goals and their buying cycles * Strategic account planning and account strategy execution (MEDDIC and BANT) * Experience in Sales Management | Business Development | Territory Management | Global Account Management | Alliance Partner Enablement | Channel Management * Global experience selling SaaS solutions to Service Providers | System Integrators | Large Enterprise | Government Organizations  * Highly focussed, energetic, self-motivated with accomplished negotiation and communication skills    * Proven sales track record, consistently exceeding annual fiscal targets * Used working in multicultural environments of global companies in different sizes (from startup environments to global players) with sweet spot on Silicon Valley vendors * Professional manager with highly customer orientated attitude and strong team skills #PANW #Palo Alto Networks #ZS #Zscaler #BT #GTT #

Experience

  • Personal goal pursuit at Career Break
    Mar 2024 - Present · 2 yrs 4 mos

  • Palo Alto Networks (Full-time · 5 yrs 1 mo)
    • Sr Manager SP/MSSP Solutions Creation | SASE Expert
      Aug 2021 - Mar 2024 · 2 yrs 8 mos

    • Sales Specialist | Secure Access Service Edge | Cloud Security | ZTNA | SDWAN
      Mar 2019 - Jul 2021 · 2 yrs 5 mos

  • Alliance & Channel Manager | Regional Sales Manager | Cloud Security | Security as a Service | ZTNA at Zscaler
    Jan 2015 - Feb 2019 · 4 yrs 2 mos

  • Sales Director Central Europe | Virtual Network Operator | Guest WiFi at Hughes Network Systems
    Oct 2012 - Dec 2014 · 2 yrs 3 mos

  • Account Director Sector Finance | WAN | Unified Communication | Network Security at BT Global Services
    Mar 2011 - Sep 2012 · 1 yr 7 mos