Jiří Blažek
About Jiří Blažek
Jiří Blažek is a Key Account Manager at Barracuda and a Senior Security Manager at Gesto Communications, with over 20 years of experience in telecommunications and security.
Professional Title and Current Roles
Jiří Blažek currently holds multiple roles within Gesto Communications and Barracuda. He serves as the Senior Security Manager at Gesto Communications, a role that underscores his extensive experience in security management. Additionally, he functions as the Key Account Manager for Barracuda in the Praha metropolitan area and acts as the Channel Manager for Barracuda Networks covering the Czech Republic and Slovakia.
Educational Background and Qualifications
Jiří Blažek studied at the Army Academy in Brno, where he specialized in Special Communication Systems. He graduated with a Dipl. Ing., achieving this qualification after five years of study from 1991 to 1996. His educational foundation in special communication systems has significantly contributed to his expertise in telecommunications and security.
Previous Experience at Bell Labs Lucent Technologies
From 2001 to 2004, Jiří Blažek worked at Bell Labs Lucent Technologies in the Development Department. During this three-year period, he contributed to various innovative projects, leveraging his technical and development skills to support the company's pioneering efforts in telecommunications.
Networking Solutions Experience at AT&T
Jiří Blažek has four years of experience in networking solutions at AT&T, where he worked from 1997 to 2001. This role provided him with a robust foundation in networking technologies and solutions, enhancing his expertise and preparing him for future technical and managerial positions.
Long-term Association with Gesto Communications
Jiří Blažek has been associated with Gesto Communications in various capacities related to Barracuda Networks for over a decade. He initially served as a Barracuda Networks Technical Sales Representative from 2004 to 2009. Over the years, his roles evolved to include Senior Security Manager and Channel Manager for Barracuda Networks in the CZ&SK regions.