Christof Jacques
About Christof Jacques
Christof Jacques is an Enterprise Sales Engineer for Belgium and Luxembourg at SentinelOne, with over fifteen years of experience in IT security. He is also the founder of GM For Hire and has a diverse background in various roles within the cybersecurity industry.
Current Roles and Responsibilities
Christof Jacques currently serves as the Enterprise Sales Engineer for Belgium and Luxembourg at SentinelOne. In this capacity, he works to provide comprehensive sales engineering support, ensuring that client requirements are met efficiently. Additionally, he is the Founder of GM For Hire, located in Vlaanderen. His dual roles reflect his expertise and leadership within the IT security industry.
Professional Experience at Check Point Software Technologies
Christof Jacques amassed a wealth of experience during his tenure at Check Point Software Technologies, Ltd. He held multiple roles, including Beyond the Perimeter Security Expert EMEA, Cybersecurity Evangelist at the Office of the CTO, Security Engineer, and Strategic Account Manager. His work in these capacities spanned various locations, including Bruges, Zaventem, and Brussels, Belgium, and covered a period from 2012 to 2021. His responsibilities ranged from cybersecurity innovations to strategic account management.
Professional Experience at Trend Micro
Between 2007 and 2012, Christof Jacques worked at Trend Micro in Mechelen, Belgium. He first served as a Sales Engineer for three years, transitioning to a role as a Senior Presales Engineer for another two years. His work involved pre-sales engineering and providing critical technical support, contributing to the company's growth and customer satisfaction.
Early Career and Education
Christof Jacques began his career as a Freelance Journalist with experiences at Console.be and UpToGame (Planet Internet). His technical journey started with a role at Realdolmen as a Systems Engineer Security from 2005 to 2007. Academically, he holds a Licentiaat in Informatica from KU Leuven and has a background in Mathematics & Sciences from Sint Martinus College. He also studied to be a Chef at Vrij Technisch Instituut Leuven.
Personal Interests and Hobbies
In his free time, Christof Jacques enjoys spending quality moments with his family. He also has a unique hobby of pretending to be a level 18 wizard, reflecting his creative and imaginative personality. His engagement in these activities offers a balanced and fulfilling personal life alongside his demanding professional career.