John Deninno
About John Deninno
John Deninno is the Manager of Sales Engineering at Barracuda, overseeing a team of pre and post-sales engineers and providing technical support throughout the sales cycle.
Current Role at Barracuda
John Deninno serves as the Manager of Sales Engineering at Barracuda. In this role, he supervises a team of pre and post-sales engineers at Barracuda SKOUT Managed XDR. He manages employee training for new recruits and offers continuous advice, guidance, and mentorship. Additionally, John provides technical pre-sales support to sales teams and partners, helping them throughout the sales cycle. His responsibilities include presenting technical product demos to prospective partners and their end customers, along with conducting industry and product-specific webinars for partners.
Previous Experience at Vandis
Before joining Barracuda, John Deninno worked at Vandis as a SOC Analyst from 2018 to 2021. During his three years there, he gained valuable experience in security operations and analysis. This position allowed him to develop his skills in cybersecurity, which he later applied in his role at Barracuda.
Former Role at FedEx Ground
From 2014 to 2017, John Deninno held the position of Package Handler Trainer & Supervisor at FedEx Ground. Over these three years, he was responsible for training and supervising package handlers, ensuring efficient operation and adherence to protocols. This role helped John build his leadership and training skills, which he utilizes in his current managerial position.
Education and Certifications
John Deninno attended Farmingdale State College, where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Security Systems, graduating in 2018. He was often recognized on the President's List for his academic excellence. Additionally, John holds multiple industry certifications, including CompTIA Security+ and CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst (CySA+), which underscore his expertise in cybersecurity and his commitment to continuous professional development.
Role in Product Development
In his role at Barracuda, John Deninno works closely with engineering teams and product management. He co-develops roadmap prioritization based on his industry knowledge and partner requests. John also prepares and develops technical presentations to explain Barracuda SKOUT products and services to customers, ensuring they are well-informed and equipped to make decisions.