Tarik Hafid
About Tarik Hafid
Tarik Hafid is a Senior Sales Engineer based in Edinburgh, United Kingdom, with extensive experience in technical support and sales engineering across various companies. He has worked at N-able since 2016, previously held roles at Adobe and ION Geophysical, and has a strong educational background in networking and communication.
Work at N-able
Tarik Hafid has been serving as a Senior Sales Engineer at N-able, formerly known as SolarWinds MSP and LOGICnow, since 2016. In this role, he is responsible for crafting solution-oriented presentations and web demos tailored to meet the unique needs of each customer. He acts as a single point of technical accountability for pre-sale activities, ensuring effective communication of product capabilities. Additionally, he holds customer webinars to educate clients on product offerings and solutions, establishing himself as a trusted technical advisor.
Previous Experience in Sales Engineering
Before joining N-able, Tarik Hafid worked as a Support Team Lead and Sales Engineer at Hollander International Systems Ltd - Europe from 2014 to 2016. His earlier experience includes a role as a Field Support Engineer at ION Geophysical from 2011 to 2012. He also held a position as a Technical Support Engineer at Adobe from 2012 to 2014. These roles provided him with a strong foundation in customer support and technical sales.
Educational Background
Tarik Hafid studied at Edinburgh Napier University, where he earned a Master of Science in Advanced Networking from 2008 to 2010. He also completed a Bachelor of Science with Honours in Network Computing from 2005 to 2006. Prior to that, he obtained a two-year diploma in Network and Communication Skills from DUT SRC at IUT 1 de Grenoble from 2003 to 2005. His education has equipped him with a solid understanding of networking and communication technologies.
Technical Skills and Responsibilities
In his current role, Tarik Hafid strategically influences and provides best-in-class customer advice. He assists in developing account strategies and contact plans to enhance awareness of LogicNow's value proposition. His responsibilities also include ensuring seamless communication of product capabilities and acting as a trusted technical advisor to clients. His extensive technical background supports his effectiveness in these areas.
Early Career Experience
Tarik Hafid began his career in the IT field with various roles in France, including as an IT Support Technician at sanofi-aventis in 2005 and as a Desktop Specialist at IBM in 2004. He also worked as a Deployment IT Technician at LCL for a brief period in 2004. These early experiences contributed to his technical expertise and customer service skills.