Peter Nowak
About Peter Nowak
Peter Nowak is a Senior Product Marketing Manager Network Security at Barracuda in Vienna, with extensive experience in product marketing and office automation.
Current Role at Barracuda
Peter Nowak holds the position of Senior Product Marketing Manager Network Security at Barracuda. Based in Vienna, he has been with the company since September 2013. He focuses on global product marketing strategies, primarily involving Barracuda's network security solutions such as the Barracuda CloudGen Firewall and Barracuda CloudGen WAN. His responsibilities center around developing and implementing marketing strategies to promote these products on a global scale.
Previous Experience at Sharp Electronics CEE
Peter Nowak worked for Sharp Electronics CEE as the Senior Product & Marketing Manager Digital Document Solutions from 1997 to 2013 in Vienna. Over his 16-year tenure, he gained extensive experience in office automation and workflow optimization. His role involved managing digital document solutions, where he was instrumental in enhancing operational efficiency and productivity through improved product marketing and management.
Early Career Roles
Peter Nowak's career includes significant roles in various companies. From 1995 to 1997, he served as Product Manager Digital Copier/Printer at ARTAKER Kopierprodukte (RICOH Distributor) in Vienna. Before that, he was a Strategic Business Unit Manager (Account Manager) at Beiersdorf from 1991 to 1994. He also worked as a Sales Engineer / Sales Support Engineer at Klüber Lubrication from 1986 to 1991. These roles provided him with a robust foundation in sales, product management, and account management.
Education Background
Peter Nowak pursued his higher education at WU (Vienna University of Economics and Business), where he completed a special two-year program in Advertising and Marketing, achieving the title Akademisch geprüfter Werbekaufmann from 1989 to 1991. He also studied at HTBLuVA Mödling, majoring in Mechanical Engineering and earning his Matura / General Qualification for University Entrance from 1976 to 1981. His educational background has equipped him with a strong foundation in both technical and marketing disciplines.
Skills and Expertise
Peter Nowak possesses extensive expertise in managing product marketing for network security solutions. His skill set includes a well-structured and result-oriented approach to project management and market analysis. Fluent in English, he effectively communicates in his professional roles where English is the company language. He also specializes in content management and documentation, enhancing the efficiency of marketing communications. His proven track record includes organizing and optimizing workflows to improve operational efficiency in multinational organizations.