Raafat Kastoun
About Raafat Kastoun
Raafat Kastoun is the Sales Engineering Manager for the Middle East at Barracuda Networks, with over 20 years of experience in IT and cybersecurity.
Current Role at Barracuda Networks
Raafat Kastoun currently holds the position of Sales Engineering Manager for the Middle East at Barracuda Networks. He has been with Barracuda Networks since 2013, accumulating over a decade of experience at the company. In his current role, he focuses on sales engineering, providing technical support and expertise to clients across the Middle East.
Professional Experience at Barracuda Networks
Before becoming the Sales Engineering Manager for the Middle East, Raafat Kastoun served as a Senior Systems Engineer at Barracuda Networks. His tenure in this role spanned from 2013 to 2017, during which he was responsible for systems engineering tasks, contributing significantly to the company's technical operations in the region.
Previous Roles in Cybersecurity
Raafat Kastoun has an extensive background in cybersecurity and IT, having worked at several prominent companies before joining Barracuda Networks. He was a Senior Technical Consultant at Security Matterz from 2009 to 2012, serving for three years. Prior to this, he worked as a Technical Manager at Crystal Networks from 2007 to 2009 for two years, and as a Systems Engineer and Trainer at Libanica from 2004 to 2007 for three years.
Educational Background
Raafat Kastoun graduated from Lebanese University, where he earned a Master's degree after completing a five-year program from 1999 to 2004. His academic background laid the foundation for his extensive career in IT and cybersecurity.
Industry Expertise and Specialization
With over 20 years of experience in the IT and cybersecurity industry, Raafat Kastoun specializes in sales engineering, systems engineering, and technical consulting. He has a strong background in technical training and has held multiple senior technical roles across various companies in the Middle East.