Michael Piotraschke
About Michael Piotraschke
Michael Piotraschke serves as the Sales Director DACH at SoSafe, where he focuses on integrating gamification into cybersecurity training. He has a diverse background in sales and management, having held various positions in companies such as Rautenberg Media and Concertare Beratungs- und Dienstleistungsgesellschaft mbH.
Current Role at SoSafe
Michael Piotraschke serves as the Sales Director DACH at SoSafe, a position he has held since 2022. In this role, he focuses on driving sales strategies and expanding the company's market presence in the DACH region. His responsibilities include overseeing sales operations and developing relationships with corporate clients to enhance cybersecurity training solutions.
Previous Experience at Rautenberg Media
Before joining SoSafe, Michael worked at Rautenberg Media as Leiter kommunales Medienmanagement und Key Account from 2017 to 2021. During his four years in Troisdorf, Nordrhein-Westfalen, he managed key accounts and led media management initiatives, contributing to the company's growth in municipal media services.
Experience at Concertare Beratungs- und Dienstleistungsgesellschaft mbH
Michael's career includes a role at Concertare Beratungs- und Dienstleistungsgesellschaft mbH, where he served as Assistent der Geschäftsleitung from 2014 to 2017. In this three-year position in Burscheid, Nordrhein-Westfalen, he supported the management team and facilitated various business operations.
Background in the German Airforce
Michael Piotraschke has a background in the German Airforce, where he served as Stabsdienstsoldat im Führungszentrum der Luftwaffe from 2007 to 2010. His three years of service in Köln, Nordrhein-Westfalen, provided him with experience in military operations and leadership.
Education and Expertise
Michael studied at RWTH Aachen University, where he earned a degree in Wirtschaftswissenschaften from 2010 to 2014. His academic background supports his expertise in business management and sales strategies, which he applies in his current role at SoSafe.
Advocacy for Gamification in Cybersecurity Training
Michael advocates for the integration of gamification in cybersecurity training programs. He emphasizes how gamification can enhance employee engagement and learning outcomes by incorporating rewards such as experience points and badges. His efforts aim to make cybersecurity training more accessible and enjoyable for organizations.