Yohannes Johnny Afeworki

WORK HISTORY

ABOUT YOHANNES JOHNNY AFEWORKI

I’m a passionate networker and natural salesperson who thrives on building trust, inspiring customers, and delivering solutions that create real, sometimes unexpected, value. My journey began in acquisition sales at Lenovo, where I earned a spot in the “Lenovo TOP 100 CLUB” and later transitioned into customer development and OEM/IoT solution sales across the DACH region.In October 2022, I joined Microsoft as a Digital Sales Specialist for Surface, where I helped customers modernise their workplace with secure, collaborative endpoint solutions. After one year, I embraced a new challenge and transitioned into my current role as a Security Solution Area Specialist, focusing on Public Sector and Healthcare & Pharma organisations.Today, I support customers in building secure, compliant, and resilient digital environments — with Zero Trust as the guiding principle. I act as a trusted advisor, helping navigate complex security and compliance landscapes using Microsoft’s intelligent security platform — from identity and access management to data protection and threat response.“Trust is good. Protection is a must.”This isn’t just a motto — it’s my commitment to safeguarding critical infrastructure and sensitive data in sectors where trust is essential.I’m always open to new challenges — in my job, in my voluntary work, and in my personal life. Teamwork is the foundation for both professional and personal growth. And when needed, I take initiative, make solution-oriented decisions, and take responsibility.