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Ralf Dieffenbach

Puchheim

Summary

Experienced Security Engineer and Consultant with 25 years of expertise in IT security, cloud solutions, and network infrastructure. Proven track record in presales, partner enablement, technical training, and cloud security consulting. Recognized as a top authority on cloud technologies, praised for outstanding communication and technical skills.

Overview

32
32
years of professional experience
12
12
Certifications
2
2
Languages

Work History

Sales Engineer, Commercial Team

Check Point Software Technologies GmbH
01.2024 - Current
  • Responsible for partners and customers in the commercial segment
  • Conduct proof-of-value installations at customer sites
  • Deliver partner and customer trainings
  • Support partner events and trade fairs

Subject Matter Expert for Cloud

Check Point Software Technologies GmbH
12.2023 - Current
  • Support colleagues with limited cloud expertise in implementing cloud solutions
  • Assist with proof-of-value (POV) projects
  • Advise partners and end customers on cloud security topics

Health and Safety Officer

Check Point Software Technologies GmbH
12.2021 - Current
  • Appointed as Health and Safety Representative
  • Ensure compliance with internal safety regulations
  • Coordinate safety initiatives within the company

Security Engineer, Channel Team

Check Point Software Technologies GmbH
07.2010 - 12.2023
  • Presales support for resellers and distributors
  • Conduct proof-of-concept installations for partners and end customers
  • Deliver high-level product and technology training for the channel

Senior Security Consultant

Westcon Security Germany
05.2003 - 06.2010
  • Presales support for resellers and end customers
  • Deployment of security environments at customer sites
  • Organize and deliver vendor-specific trainings (Check Point, Nokia, Bluecoat, Juniper, Barracuda, Phion)
  • Manage German training operations

Security Consultant

Netstuff GmbH
04.2000 - 04.2003
  • Presales support for resellers and end customers
  • Installation and support for security products (Checkpoint, Nokia, etc.)
  • Deliver vendor-specific trainings

Network Specialist

/N/I/S Deutschland GmbH
08.1997 - 03.2000
  • Deployment of network infrastructures
  • Organize and deliver vendor-independent trainings

Communications Electrician

Rudolf Fritz
09.1994 - 08.1995
  • Installation of fiber and copper communication networks

Civilian Service

German Red Cross
03.1993 - 05.1994
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.

Education

Certified Engineer - Computer and Network Technology

Technical College
Frankfurt Am Main, Germany
01.1995 - 1 1997

Apprenticeship -

Communications Electrician
Darmstadt, Germany
01.1989 - 1 1993

Electrical Engineering

Technical School
01.1987 - 1 1989

Secondary School
01.1982 - 1 1987

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Primary School
01.1978 - 1 1982

Skills

Proof of concept

Certification

Check Point CCSA/CCSE (4492)

Timeline

Sales Engineer, Commercial Team

Check Point Software Technologies GmbH
01.2024 - Current

Subject Matter Expert for Cloud

Check Point Software Technologies GmbH
12.2023 - Current

Health and Safety Officer

Check Point Software Technologies GmbH
12.2021 - Current

Security Engineer, Channel Team

Check Point Software Technologies GmbH
07.2010 - 12.2023

Senior Security Consultant

Westcon Security Germany
05.2003 - 06.2010

Security Consultant

Netstuff GmbH
04.2000 - 04.2003

Network Specialist

/N/I/S Deutschland GmbH
08.1997 - 03.2000

Certified Engineer - Computer and Network Technology

Technical College
01.1995 - 1 1997

Communications Electrician

Rudolf Fritz
09.1994 - 08.1995

Civilian Service

German Red Cross
03.1993 - 05.1994

Apprenticeship -

Communications Electrician
01.1989 - 1 1993

Electrical Engineering

Technical School
01.1987 - 1 1989

Secondary School
01.1982 - 1 1987

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Primary School
01.1978 - 1 1982
Ralf Dieffenbach