Joe Louis Gerdes
About Joe Louis Gerdes
Joe Louis Gerdes is an Enterprise Account Executive at SoSafe, specializing in cybersecurity awareness for IT security decision-makers. He holds a Bachelor of Engineering and a Master of Science, and has a diverse background in operations and sales within the technology sector.
Work at SoSafe
Joe Louis Gerdes has served as an Enterprise Account Executive at SoSafe since 2018. In this role, he specializes in identifying cybersecurity awareness needs among IT security decision-makers. He has been instrumental in establishing initial contact with key decision-makers in the IT security sector, contributing to the company's growth. Gerdes played a key role in acquiring the first enterprise customer for SoSafe, marking a significant milestone for the organization.
Education and Expertise
Joe Louis Gerdes studied at Technische Hochschule Köln, where he earned a Bachelor of Engineering (BE) in Produktion und Logistik from 2014 to 2018. He furthered his education at the same institution, obtaining a Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Supply Chain and Operations Management from 2018 to 2019. Additionally, he completed his Fachhochschulreife in Maschinenbautechnik/Maschinentechnik/Techniker at Berufskolleg Technik from 2013 to 2014.
Background
Before joining SoSafe, Joe Louis Gerdes gained experience in various roles. He worked at Daimler AG in different capacities, including Produktivitätsentwicklung and Supply-Chain-Management, from 2016 to 2019. He also held a position in Commercial Operations at INEOS Köln GmbH for five months in 2019. His early career included a four-year tenure as a Zerspanungsmechaniker at Viega Holding GmbH & Co. KG from 2009 to 2013.
Career Progression
Joe Louis Gerdes has demonstrated a steady career progression in the fields of engineering and operations management. His roles at Daimler AG involved productivity development and supply chain management, which provided him with a solid foundation in operational efficiency. His transition to SoSafe as an Enterprise Account Executive allowed him to leverage his technical background and sales skills in the cybersecurity sector.