Ricardo Guzman
About Ricardo Guzman
Ricardo Guzman is the Regional Account Director at Barracuda in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, with a background in IT and sales roles at companies like Auvik Networks, SolarWinds MSP, and BlackBerry QNX.
Current Role at Barracuda
Ricardo Guzman serves as the Regional Account Director at Barracuda, operating out of Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. In this role, Ricardo is instrumental in managing client relations and driving sales efforts within the region. With a strong background in IT and sales, he employs market analyses to consistently exceed sales quotas and provides valuable insights to shape strategic decisions.
Past Experience at Auvik Networks Inc.
Before joining Barracuda, Ricardo Guzman worked as an Account Executive at Auvik Networks Inc. from 2018 to 2021. During his three-year tenure, he was pivotal in coaching new hires on sales processes and streamlining presales, discovery, and technical demos of a unique SaaS network monitoring solution. His efforts in setting a gold standard for these processes were recognized and adopted company-wide.
Achievements at SolarWinds MSP
Ricardo Guzman was a Software Sales Engineer at SolarWinds MSP from 2014 to 2018. During his four years at the company, he won the prestigious Presidents Club award in 2018, an accolade given to top-tier performers. His role involved leveraging his IT expertise to showcase solutions effectively and differentiate them from competitors, contributing to the company's success.
Early Career and Education
Ricardo Guzman began his career in IT roles, including positions as a Systems Engineer at BlackBerry QNX, an IT Support Specialist at QNX Software Systems, and a Data Center Analyst at Bank of Canada. He also worked as a Computer Technician for Geek Squad from 2009 to 2011. He holds a Diploma in Computer Systems Technology from Algonquin College of Applied Arts and Technology, where he studied from 2008 to 2011.