Veeam Vanguard Directory

Muhammad Adel is a technology advisor with expertise in emerging technologies like IT infrastructure, virtualization, Cloud & Edge Data Infrastructure, and data protection. He has 15+ years of experience in digital transformation, with 10+ years in the FinTech industry. Adel has a Bachelor's degree in Nuclear Engineering and an MBA. He is also an AI/ML professor, National Council for Artificial Intelligence advisor, and regulator contributor to Industry Forums. ITIL, COBIT, EMCCAe, VCP, VSP, VTSP, CCA, SCSA, SCNA, vExpert.

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Pure Storage Principal Technologist, vExpert, VMUG Leader and Veeam Vanguard. With 20 years in the IT field. First customer, a consultant, managed service provider,  adjunct professor and presales where I focused on backup and recovery.

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Falko is a Field Solutions Architect specializing in Modern Data Protection, based in Germany. Over the past decade, he has developed a strong expertise in virtualization, business continuity and disaster recovery / BCDR. He also has a keen interest in cloud and SaaS technologies and a deep passion for the “storage world". Falko is a Veeam Vanguard a Certified Business Continuity Manager and a founder and leader of the German Veeam Usergroup.

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Matthias is a Senior System Engineer and Product Specialist for Veeam at Advanced UniByte GmbH in Metzingen, Germany. He focuses on Netapp storage solutions as well as backup and recovery concepts. He also successfully participated in the #BeatTheGostev Challenge in 2021. VMCA, Netapp NCSE, NCIE-DP, NCIE-SAN.

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IT Architect specializing in Veeam and Microsoft Solution. Author at Editions-ENI and Speaker in many French and European events.

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Head of IT department in a software development company. System and network engineer with focus on architecture, virtualization, backup and cybersecurity. He has received many certifications from Microsoft, Cisco, Fortinet and VMware. He has been publishing technical articles on the blog Samuraj-cz.com (a popular blog in the Czech Republic) for 20 years.

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Community Manager at Object First with 20 years experience in IT. Deep background in Backup & Replication, focusing on Automation & Kubernetes. Holds VMCE, VMCA, all of the current Kubernetes certifications, KCNA, CKAD, CKA & CKS. Guest instructor at Kasten by Veeam Kubernetes Learning site.

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Experienced Global Data Protection Architect with over 15 years of expertise in designing and implementing comprehensive data protection strategies for global organizations. Adept at leading cross-functional teams to deploy advanced data encryption, backup, and disaster recovery solutions. Proven track record of enhancing data integrity and security while optimizing system performance and reducing operational costs. Strong communicator with a strategic mindset, committed to safeguarding sensitive information and ensuring business continuity in dynamic environments. Enjoy working with different experience levels from peers to C-level Executives and diverse backgrounds from all over the globe.

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Chris works for ThinkOn as an Enterprise Architect. He has a passion for technology & stays on top of the ever-evolving IT realm. He’s a Veeam Vanguard 8*, Veeam Legend 4*, vExpert 6*, and VMCA/VMCE/VMCE-SP certified. He is also the author of Mastering Veeam Backup & Replication 10/11/12 by Packt Publishing.

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Justin has been working in the Australian IT industry for 20 years  He currently works as a consultant with key focus areas in Veeam, VMware and Microsoft technologies.  He currently holds VMCE, VCP-DVC/CMA and MCSE certifications.  Away from work, Justin loves watching sports and has a hobby in flight simulation.

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Christopher is the Chief Technologist Officer at Monaco Digital & Monaco Cyber Sécurité, responsible for strategy, sales enablement, and technical proposition development. He is passionate about innovation and team motivation, with a strong background in Cyber Security, Cyber Resilience, Hybrid Cloud, Data Management, and Data Protection. As the author behind Original-Network.com, a technology blog focused on Cybersecurity, Data Management, and Hybrid Cloud, Christopher is also a VUG Fr Leader, Veeam Vanguard (9th time in a row), and VMCE since version 7.

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Ben is a Technical Architect at Plan B based in New Zealand. He has over 15 years of experience in the IT industry with a strong background in Data Resiliency. He has a passion for data protection, virtualization technologies and automation.

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Markus is a Senior Consultant at FREICON GmbH & Co. KG and has also been running the small company 4IT GmbH with a business partner since 2021, with a pure focus on consulting in the data center sector.

Working as an IT professional since 1999, he has focused on solutions from Veeam & VMware since over 15 years. He holds multiple certifications from Veeam, VMware and DELL.

Veeam Certified Architect & Veeam Certified Engineer, VMware Certified Implementation Expert.

Proud father of 3 children and he loves to hike with his labrador retriever.

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Joe is a husband, father, FullStackGeek, and Senior Solutions Architect at Pure Storage. He has 20+ years of experience across industries & verticals focused on automating us out of our IT operations.  He is a co-leader of the Denver PowerShell & VMware User Groups, vExpert, Cisco Champion, Tanzu Vanguard, vBrownBag crew, and was the #1 speaker internationally for VMUG in 2021 and 2022. You can spot him by the bright hat, big grin, and the loud "Howdy Y'all."

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Didier is a seasoned Technical Architect and Technology Strategist with expertise in Microsoft technologies in on-premises, hybrid, and cloud solutions. In addition, he is passionate about storage, virtualization & networking in highly available deployments requiring data protection and disaster recovery. For his community activities, he has also been recognized as a Microsoft MVP, a member of the Microsoft Extended Experts Team in Belgium, and a DELL TechCenter Rockstar.

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Husband, parent, geek, proud West Virginian. Cloud Architect at 11:11. Certified as a CCNA, VCP-DCV, VMCE, AWS-SAA & once upon a time a MCSE. Honored to be selected as vExpert and Inaugural Veeam Vanguard.

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Dave Kawula is a distinguished IT professional with over 20 years of experience, specializing in Microsoft technologies, virtualization, and cloud solutions. As a Veeam Vanguard and Microsoft Most Valuable Professional (MVP), he is celebrated for his technical expertise, community involvement, and dedication to helping others. A sought-after speaker, author, and consultant, Dave shares his knowledge through conferences, publications, and online forums. His unwavering commitment to the IT community and passion for technology make him a trusted and respected figure in the ever-evolving tech landscape.

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Maurice Kevenaar is a System Engineer at INFO located in Amsterdam, NL, Package maintainer and moderator for the Chocolatey Community Repository (CCR), contributor to OSS projects. Creator of Veeam Chocolatey packages and BoxStarter scripts.

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Mikhail is the head of the regional IT infrastructure department at the IT Division of Kazakhtelecom JSC. In addition to managing a team of systems and network engineers, he´s focused on virtualization, storage, and backups. Holds Nutanix Certified Expert certification.

He blogs at https://en.vmik.net and participates in the community programs Nutanix Technology Champion, VMware vExpert, and Veeam Vanguard

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Lukas is a Senior Consultant for Backup & Disaster Recovery based in Germany. He has years of experience in virtualization, business continuity (BCDR) and IT security. Over the past decade he has attended a Certified Ethical Hacking (CEH) class and has a focus on hardened designs and DR strategies according to current security and compliance requirements. He is also a leader of the Veeam Cyber Security Space Usergroup.Outside of Veeam he is a private pilot, aspiring flight instructor and as a focus on music and video games.

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Senior Technical Marketing Engineer at Isovalent. Enthusiastic about cloud native and data management. Occasionally blogs @veducate.co.uk

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Derek is a Senior Systems Engineer at Kidwell Technologies in Omaha, Nebraska focusing on SMB’s after spending several years as a private cloud service provider.  With over 20 years of IT experience, he is VCP6-DCV and CCNA certified with a focus on Data Protection and Business Continuity, Virtualization, Infrastructure and Cloud Services.  Derek was a Veeam Legend for two years prior to joining the Veeam Vanguard program.

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Datacenter and mission critical systems architect, virtualization veteran and trusted advisor. Has been Veeamazing your world since 2008.

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Jos is a consultant working for Nextstep24 in the Netherlands. He fills the days with advice, designing and implementing Data Protection, Business Continuity, and VMware solutions. VMware VCP-DCV, VMCE + VMCA, NL VUG Leader.

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IT Architect on virtualization, cloud, storage technologies. VMUG IT Co-Founder and board member. Certifications: VCDX-DCV,VCAP-*,VCP-*, MCSA,MCSE,MCITP,CCA,NPP Accreditation: vExpert 2010-2023, NTC, Vanguard. Blogger on vinfrastructure.it

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Jonah is a distinguished Product Architect and Engineering Manager at CyberFortress, a Platinum VCSP celebrated for its innovative tech solutions. At CyberFortress, he leverages his extensive expertise to oversee Veeam product offerings and marketing initiatives, supported by industry-recognized certifications including ITIL 4 Foundations, VMCE, and VMCA. As a Veeam Certified Architect and a five-time Veeam Vanguard, Jonah has established himself as a visionary leader in the tech community. Notably, he was an inaugural Object First Ace and is now in his second year in the program, further demonstrating his commitment to excellence. He also spearheads the Texas and Automation Desk Veeam User Groups, serves as an Object First Aces Group Leader, and co-founded the Veeam Community Hackathon. Beyond his professional achievements, Jonah dedicates his time to community service as a Scout leader for Troop 254 where he earned his Eagle Scout as a youth.

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Thomas May is a dynamic tech expert, influencer, and disruptor with a specialized focus on Disaster Recovery and Security. Throughout his career, Thomas has held pivotal roles in various organizations, most notably as CIO at Global Data Vault, where he spearheaded the company's growth as a Veeam Cloud and Service Provider. As the founder and CEO of Different Dev, Thomas leads a team dedicated to providing cutting-edge business continuity and disaster recovery solutions. His visionary leadership has been instrumental in shaping the future of the IT industry, earning him recognition as a Veeam Vanguard for his unparalleled expertise in Veeam products and solutions. Thomas is also celebrated as an inaugural member of the ObjectFirst Aces program, further solidifying his status as a trailblazer in the field. Through his innovative approaches and strategic insights, Thomas continues to drive impactful change and revolutionize the landscape of Disaster Recovery and Security.

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Chief Technologist @ Computacenter with over 20 years experience as solution architect focusing on virtualisation and automation technologies. vExpert since the first date. When I'm not working, you may find me on a rugby field.

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As Director of BCDR at Dataprise, Steven New is responsible for the day-to-day operations and management of the business continuity and disaster recovery services for Dataprise. 

Steven has 20+ years of progressive experience providing support and leadership while managing the inter-relationship between various departments within highly complex organizational structures. He has been recognized as a trusted, logistical, resource with a history of making key decisions regarding disaster recovery, business continuity, projects, teams, and technical support functions. 

Steven is a Veeam Vanguard and a Veeam Technical Ambassador for Veeam Certified Service Providers, one of only 5 Technical Ambassadors Globally and one of the only 2 Veeam Vanguards that are Technical Ambassadors. 

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Thiago is a CTO of MGDATA, partner VASP VEEAM working with Fortune 500 companies. With more than 30 certifications such as VMCA, VMCE, MCSE & VCP. He is Data Protection enthusiast, leader of the Brazil Veeam User Group. He is Catholic, in love with his wife.

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Working with Virtualization for more than 15+ years (mainly VMware). vExpert last 8 years. Specialties, Virtualization, Storage, and Backups. Solutions Architect in VMware, Cloud, and Backup / Storage areas. Working for ITQ, a VMware partner, as a Senior Consultant. VCP-DCV, VCAP-DCV Design 2023

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I’m an IT professional focusing on hybrid and cloud computing.  I advise, design, audit and implement IT high availability solutions for both on-premises and cloud-based resources. I am the co-founder of Integri that develops the Cherriis management platform for M365 backup and board member for several companies such as datacenters, managed service providers and web agencies. I hold multiple certifications in project management, security and virtualization technologies.

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I have been working in the IT industry since 1984 with IBM Mainframe (VM/VSE). Since 2000, I have worked as a technical trainer and consultant for manufacturers Veeam, HPE, Nutanix and VMware, responsible for delivering more than 30 courses, including VMCE and VMCA. I received recognition from Veeam as the best trainer of Americas in 2023.

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Al Rasheed is a Senior Technical Engineer with NVIDIA with nearly 20 years of IT experience. In addition to this, Al is a member of the VMUG community, VMware vExpert, and an Object First Ace. 

Product Manager at 11:11. Over 15 years experience in the IT industry with a focus on virtualization, EUC, backups & disaster recovery and security technologies. 

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Joaquim is an IT Solutions Architect with over 15 years of experience. He loves hardware, virtualization, and backup. It dedicates every possible effort to promote and ensure the IT communities are continually growing. He is also a blogger, VMUG Leader, vExpert, and Veeam Vanguard.

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Jochen is a Senior Systems Engineer working with SVA GmbH based in Germany. He has a strong focus on data backup and recovery and has more than 14 years of experience in this field and is also the technical Team Leader of the Backup Team of SVA in South Germany.

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IT and Virtualization consultant, owner of vladan.fr - ESX Virtualization - one of the top independent virtualization blogs. VCAP-DCA/DCD, VCP.

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Keiran is an Infrastructure Engineer with REDD based in Australia. He has over 18 years experience in the IT industry starting out in education through to the Service Provider space. Keiran has a keen interest in backup and virtualization. Keiran is an 11 year vExpert and Veeam Vanguard.

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I am an IT infrastructure analyst with over 20 years of experience. I design and manage IT solutions.I have been engaging and sharing knowledge in the IT communities always seeking to motivate more people to participate in these communities. I am VMUG Leader, vExpert, vExpert Cloud Management, Veeam Vanguard and AZ-900 Certified.

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Peter is a Systems Engineer working at SVA GmbH based in Germany with over 10 years of experience.
He has a strong focus on data backup and recovery, virtualization and storage systems.

Veeam VMCE/VMCA, VMware VCP-DCV

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He is also a VMUG leader (retired), VUG Leader, Cisco Champion, vExpert and Object First Ace.

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Cary is a Principal Consultant with strong background in datacenter & deployment solutions, spent over 25 years in planning, design & implementation of network technologies, management & system integration. Holds CISCO CERTIFIED INTERNETWORK EXPERT (CCIE No.4531) from 1999, also a Microsoft MVP

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Ben works for Datacom in New Zealand as a Solutions Advisor with over 11 years experience. He has a passion for automation, data protection, virtualization, and cloud technologies. He is an active member of the community and has been a Microsoft MVP since 2018.

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System Engineer focusing on Virtualization, VDI and Data Protection. Co-Author, VCP-DCV, VCP-DM, VMCA/VMCE, vExpert, Veeam Vanguard. 

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Storage / Data-Protection expert with 25Y in HPE, EMC, NetApp and Vodafone. As tech lead in the Veeam-HPE alliance, he works to get the best HW & SW integration, tests it in his lab, prepares best-practices and presents at many international conventions.

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Chief Architect | VMCA/VMCE | VCIX-DCV | VxRail Specialist | Author | Blogger | vExpert (2014-2025). With over 16 years of expertise in system infrastructure, I specialize in storage, virtualization, active-active data centers, data protection, and hyper-converged infrastructure (HCI) solutions, among other key areas of focus.

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Mateus is a backup solution architect working with technology since 2011. He is a backup specialist working on Populos. He loves tech communities. So, he is a Veeam Vanguard and former Legend, as well as VUG leader on Brazil. Mateus also blogs regularly about backup, virtualization, data center and security solutions on your own web site and Veeam Community.

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