Eric Smith
About Eric Smith
Eric Smith is the Sales Director at Barracuda in Seattle, Washington, with over 20 years of experience in the cyber security industry.
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Eric Smith is the Sales Director at Barracuda, located in Seattle, Washington. He started this role in August 2019.
Current Company
Eric currently works at Barracuda as the Sales Director. Barracuda is known for providing advanced security solutions and Eric plays a key role in driving the company’s sales and customer engagement strategies from the Seattle office.
Previous Experience at Cisco
Prior to joining Barracuda, Eric worked at Cisco as a Network Security Specialist-Enterprise from 2013 to 2016. During his 3 years in Bellevue, WA, he focused on network security for enterprise clients.
Experience at Check Point Software Technologies
Eric's tenure at Check Point Software Technologies spanned 6 years, where he served in multiple roles including Global Account Manager (2012-2013), Account Manager (2011-2012), and Channel Manager (2007-2011). He worked in the Greater Seattle Area, managing accounts and channels, and contributing to the company’s global outreach.
Sales Manager Role at Allstate Insurance
From 2005 to 2007, Eric was a Sales Manager at Allstate Insurance in Woodinville, WA. During his 2-year tenure, he led sales initiatives and developed strategies to enhance customer satisfaction and sales performance.
Channel Manager at Sonicwall
Eric served as a Channel Manager at Sonicwall from 2001 to 2005. In this role, based in Sunnyvale, CA, he managed channel partnerships and contributed to the company's growth in the cybersecurity sector.
Early Career at Stallion Technologies
Eric began his career as an Account Manager at Stallion Technologies, where he worked for 7 years from 1994 to 2001 in Santa Cruz, CA. This role laid the foundation for his extensive experience in account management and sales.
Education and Expertise
Eric completed his Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS) in IT/Cyber Security from Bellevue College, studying from 2018 to 2023. He has over 20 years of experience in the cybersecurity industry, with a proven track record of generating sales and solving customer problems.