Patric Schilken
About Patric Schilken
Patric Schilken is an Account Manager at Barracuda in Langen, Hessen, with over 27 years of experience in reseller, channel, and manufacturer roles within Datacenter, Networking, and Security Solutions.
Current Role at Barracuda
Patric Schilken is currently an Account Manager at Barracuda, based in Langen, Hessen, Germany. In this position, he focuses on delivering a range of security and data protection solutions. His efforts include enhancing client relationships and ensuring the deployment of effective security measures, such as Cloud Generation Firewalls, Email Encryption, and SD-WAN.
Previous Positions and Experience
Patric Schilken has held various roles over his extensive career, showcasing a diverse skill set in sales and account management. From 2018 to 2022, he served as a Digitalist & Freelancer at clue 360 Digital Manufaktur. Prior to that, he was a Sales Manager at NEOX NETWORKS GmbH from 2017 to 2018. His other roles include Channel Development Manager Networking Solutions at TIM AG in 2015-2016, Head of EU E-Procurement at Bechtle in 2014-2015, and Regional Sales Manager DACH at SPECTRAMI UK in 2013-2014.
Long-Term Career at Misco UK
Patric Schilken spent significant time at Misco UK, where he held multiple positions. He started as Senior Key Account Manager from 2006 to 2011. Following this, he was promoted to Sales Coach (Supervisor) from 2011 to 2012, and went on to become Sales Manager - Solution Sales & Public Unit from 2012 to 2013. These roles allowed Schilken to build an extensive network and gain deep insights into sales strategies and client management.
Educational Background and Early Career
Patric Schilken studied at Systempartner Computervertriebs GmbH Trier, where he achieved a Bürokaufmann certification. He began his career at PC-SPEZIALIST as a Key Account Manager from 1996 to 2000. He then co-founded PC-SPEZIALIST and served as General Manager from 2000 to 2004 before moving on to sales roles within the company until 2005. His early experience laid a strong foundation for his understanding of reseller and channel roles in the industry.
Expertise in Datacenter, Networking, and Security Solutions
With over 27 years of experience, Patric Schilken has cultivated substantial expertise in various aspects of the technology sector. His specialization includes datacenter, networking, and security solutions, with a specific focus on reseller, channel, and manufacturer roles. Additionally, he has in-depth knowledge in DevOps and DevSecOps practices, as well as Public Cloud and Office 365 security solutions.