Veeam Vanguard Directory

CTO of Probax - supporting BaaS, DRaaS and AaaS since the early 2000's. Advocate for all Veeam products and leading development of Veeam into our management and automation platform for MSPs. When I’m not working I’m travelling and drinking good scotch.

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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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Senior Cloud Product Manager based in Perth, WA. Veeam Architect and Vanguard with a background in Storage and Backups and a keen focus on Automation and Kubernetes.

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Falko is a Field Solutions Architect for Modern Data Protection based in Germany. In the last 10 years he has built a strong focus on virtualization, BCDR and has a passion for Microsoft 365 & storage systems. He´s a Veeam Vanguard, a Veeam Legend a VMware vExpert and a Veeam user group founder and leader in Germany.

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Veeam Team Lead for Opti9 - responsible for supporting a global VCSP BaaS/DRaaS infrastructure spanning 12 global locations, overseeing customer support for Veeam customers, R&D for internal and customer facing implementation of emerging Veeam products, as well as serving as the senior technical Veeam resource for Opti9. Interests outside of Veeam and virtualization include working out and video games.

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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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CTO of CLOUDIO focusing on building efficient BaaS, DRaaS and IaaS solutions. Preben is Veeam Certified Architect, Veeam Certified Trainer, maintainer of github.com/VeeamHub and co-author of the e-book “Best Practices for Veeam Backup and Replication” available at veeambp.com.

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IT pro focusing on cloud computing (IaaS, PaaS and SaaS), identity and access management (IAM) and information security. Sander advises, designs and implements advanced solutions for both on-premises and cloud-based resources. He is also a Microsoft MVP.

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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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Sagi is the CTO of Opti9 where he is responsible for product development and R&D. Sagi has been involved in infrastructure, software development, security, global network buildouts, & compliance. Sagi has served on multiple boards and has been recognized as a Veeam Vanguard for 3 years.

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Senior Data Protection Architect at Whipcord Edge 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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Chris works for ThinkOn as the Lead Infrastructure Architect.  He has a passion for technology & stays on top of the ever-evolving IT realm. He’s a Veeam Vanguard, Veeam Legend, vExpert 4*, and VMCA/VMCE certified.  He is also the author of Mastering Veeam Backup & Replication 10/11/12 by Packt Publishing.

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Scottish based Cloud Operations Engineer at 11:11, and co-leader/founder of the UK Veeam User Group. 20+ years experience within the IT industry. Enjoy rugby/gaming in spare time.

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IT Consultant with over 15 years of experience. Owner at ZenPr Solutions focused on cloud, storage and virtualization technologies. Holder of several certifications from Veeam, VMware, Microsoft and NetApp. PowerShell and Automation enthusiast.

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Pete is a Sr Tech Marketing Architect at VMware focusing on VVols and vSAN. He can be found speaking at various industry events, on his blog at pedrosarrow.com or geeking out weekly on the vSpeaking Podcast. vExpert 2014-2017.

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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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Tobias is a consultant at Bechtle GmbH. Specialized in SLA design and business process mapping. He has a strong focus on backup and multi cloud infrastructures. VMCA, NCIE-SAN, NCIE-BR, IBM - TSM, VCP.

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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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Software and product engineer with more than 25 years of IT industry experience. Martyn specialises in applications and data, and has a passion for simplifying complex tasks through automation. Cirrus Product Director at CT4, working in partnership with Veeam and Microsoft to build out the Cirrus Protect SaaS product suite.

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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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Working as Sr. Presales Consultant in Gulf having 12 years of experience in Solutions Designing & implementation of Virtualization, Cloud Platform e.g. Google Cloud, AWS & Azure, Data Protection technology etc.

Certifications: VMware VCP 6, Google Cloud Architect, Google Workspace Administrator, VMCA 2022, VMCE 2023, MCSE, Dell Data storage specialist, AWS Solution Architect.

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Solution architect with 20 years of experience in IT infrastructure and services.
Linux L3 and Microsoft expert for onprem technologies, Azure architect.

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Brad Jervis is a Technology enthusiast with a special focus in the cloud, virtualization and disaster recovery spaces. Currently the leader of the New York City VUG(Veeam User Group), and Chief Architect at Probax.

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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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Markus is living an IT-Pro life for more than 15 years as a Consultant, Systems Engineer & Architect. He focuses on storage, virtualization and automation technologies. In addition to his 7th Veeam Vanguard nomination in 2023, he´s 8th time VMware vExpert.

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Sarah Lean is a technology evangelist based in Scotland. She is also known as Techielass. For the past 18 years, Sarah has worked with a range of clients, from small businesses to large enterprises, helping them to develop and implement cloud strategies that drive innovation and growth. Sarah is a former Microsoft Valuable Professional (MVP). In addition to her consultant work, Sarah is a prolific blogger and a regular speaker at industry events and conferences. Her mission is to empower and inspire others to embrace technology and use it to drive positive change in their businesses and communities.

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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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IS Specialist at Lynx focusing on VMware virtualization, Veeam backup solutions and powershell scripting. VMware vExpert (2017-2022), Veeam Certified Engineer, Slovak VMUG leader and blogger at psguy.eu.

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Seiji is an IT professional with 20+ years of experience in virtualization & networking. He promotes DX as engineer at Meiji Yasuda Life, Japan´s oldest life insurance company. JapanVMUG Leader (2020-22), Co-leader (2017-20), vExpert (2019-22), Veeam Vanguard (2020-23), speaker & blogger.

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IT-Consultant from Germany with over 15 years experience in Data Protection, Microsoft Technologies and Virtualization. He’s actively sharing his knowledge and supports people in different technical communities.

Max is VMCE/VMCA certified, a Veeam Legend since the beginning and Veeam Vanguard since 2023.

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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 it2grow (VASP partner) 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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Thomas works as a Senior Cloud Advocate at Microsoft. He engages with the global community and customers to share his knowledge and collect feedback to improve the Azure cloud platform. Prior to joining the Azure engineering team (Cloud+AI), he was a Lead Architect and Microsoft MVP.

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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 Product Architect at CyberFortress, a platinum VCSP. He is also a Veeam Certified Architect and a Scout leader for Troop 254 in his spare time.

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Thomas May is an experienced IT professional who has held key positions in several companies, including Global Data Vault and Baker Botts. He designed Baker Botts' disaster recovery plan and played a critical role in growing Global Data Vault as a Veaam Cloud and Service Provider during his second stint as CIO. Today, Thomas is the founder and CEO of Different Dev, a company that provides business continuity and disaster recovery solutions. He is also a Veeam Vanguard, recognized for his exceptional expertise in Veeam products and solutions, and has contributed significantly to the industry's future. With his visionary leadership and extensive experience, Thomas has been a key player in shaping the IT industry's future.

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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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In addition to his role as a Staff Technical Marketing Architect at VMware where he is a VMware Storage and Availability expert, John enjoys syslog deep dives, and can telepathically sense slow and undersized storage.

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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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Michael is a Data Protection Consultant based in the South West of England. Michael is a Veeam Legend, Veeam Vanguard, and VMware vExpert. Michael focuses on Veeam, VMware and Microsoft technologies.

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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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IT Nerd with 30+ years of experience focused on Microsoft Private and Hybrid Cloud. Carsten is rewarded as Microsoft Cloud & Datacenter Management MVP and Microsoft Azure. He owns a german based SI and organizes the Cloud & Datacenter Conference Germany https://cdc-germany.de

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Cloud Evangelist at Sopra Steria. Focusing on building company-wide competency/expertise on Public Cloud and looking over the technical initiatives on Public Cloud including building managed services. Expertise across multiple public platforms and cloud-native ecosystems.

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

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IT professional with 23 years of experience in infrastructure, support, consulting, information security, governance and training in data center environments and non-stop operations in large companies. In recent years, I have dedicated myself to improving my knowledge of the Devops Culture, technologies related to Cloud and infrastructure as code. I am also part of the AWS Community Builders and Microsoft MVP Reconnect programs.

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Wolfgang is working as a Technical Account Manager for VMware in Austria. He supports his customers in the areas of virtualization and backup. Next to Veeam Vanguard and Legend he is also a VMware vExpert and a VUG AT Leader. He holds certifications with various vendors as well.

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Stephen is a principal backup consultant at eir evo, Ireland's largest IT service provider, with more than ten years of experience in designing and implementing backup solutions. 

Veeam VMCA\VMCE & VMWare VCP6-DCV Certified

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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 with different Software and Hardware Vendors.

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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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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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Nico Stein is a AVP of IT at Signal Financial FCU, a Maryland based Credit Union. Originally started with IBM Germany, he has over 15 years of IT experiences, managing campus networks and critical systems. 

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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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Principal Solutions Architect, VCIX-DCV, Author, Blogger, vExpert 2014-2023. He wrote “Dell VxRail System Design and Best Practices” published by Packt in 2022. In Dell Technologies Proven Professional Knowledge Sharing Competition 2021 his article “Get Ready for Edge Computing” was selected for publication.

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Specialising in the integration & automation of a broad range of cloud & virtualisation technologies including Veeam, VMware, Fortinet, Dell EMC into multi-tenant web applications. If it has an API, then it's in my wheelhouse. Works at vBridge, a cloud service provider.

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