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Leon Mckinnon

@leonmckinnon

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Seasoned Data Security Sales Engineer. Skilled in remote presales, technical demos, and training.

Thailand

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What I'm looking for

I am looking for a remote role that allows me to leverage my expertise in data security and compliance while fostering a collaborative and growth-oriented company culture.

Seasoned Sales Engineer with five years of experience in the APAC region, I specialize in delivering data security solutions, driving presales engagements, and fostering client success for leading cybersecurity vendors, including Getvisibility (AI assisted DSPM and analytics) and Boldon James (data classification and DLP).

My expertise spans product demonstrations, technical troubleshooting, compliance, and training, with a proven track record of boosting regional sales and streamlining processes.

Passionate about empowering businesses with robust data security, I bring strong communication, analytical, and problem solving skills to deliver value driven solutions.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

APAC Pre-Sales Engineer/Systems Engineer

Getvisibility

Jan 2023 - Oct 2023 (9 months)

Led APAC pre-sales, delivering product demonstrations, POCs, and RFI/RFP responses, significantly enhancing client acquisition across the APAC market. Configured and troubleshot tools on Linux, Rancher, and AWS EC2, utilizing Bash for system configuration and setting up testing/training labs.

Linux Rancher AWS EC2 BASH Jira Slack Confluence Pre Sales

Lead Pre-Sales Engineer & Channel Accounts Manager, APAC

Boldon James

May 2017 - Jun 2021 (4 years 1 month)

Drove APAC pre-sales as Lead Engineer, conducting technical demonstrations and POCs, and delivering training for OEM partner Forcepoint, which increased annual sales by 25%. Managed APAC channel accounts, generating quotes and building partnerships using Salesforce and Excel, while also authoring technical guides and RFI responses.

Hyper V SQL Salesforce Excel PCI Public Speaking

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Ramkhamhaeng University, Institute of International Studies

Coursework, English Studies

Completed 66 credits in English Studies coursework at the Institute of International Studies. This program provided a foundational understanding of English language and its application in a global context.

Heritage College

Senior Certificate, General Studies

Obtained a Senior Certificate from Heritage College in Cape Town, South Africa. This qualification signifies the successful completion of secondary education.