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Rubrik Practitioners Community

Connect, learn, and grow with cyber resilience practitioners. This is your gateway to technical resources, events, and a thriving community.

Moving to Azure Was the Easy Part. Data Protection Was Not.
Ransomware Detection & ProtectionCloud Native Protection

Moving to Azure Was the Easy Part. Data Protection Was Not.

Learn how a financial services org solved Azure cloud backup challenges, achieved file-level visibility, and strengthened ransomware defense using Rubrik.

Nikita Bhuma

Nikita Bhuma

Customer Advocacy Specialist • Aug 12, 2026

Rubrik

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Huddle for Resilience

H4R brings together practitioners for in-person meetups focused on data resilience, cybersecurity best practices, and real-world problem solving. Network with peers and learn from industry experts in your region.

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Rubrik Practitioners Community

Connect, learn, and grow with cyber resilience practitioners. This is your gateway to technical resources, events, and a thriving community.

Moving to Azure Was the Easy Part. Data Protection Was Not.
Ransomware Detection & ProtectionCloud Native Protection

Moving to Azure Was the Easy Part. Data Protection Was Not.

Learn how a financial services org solved Azure cloud backup challenges, achieved file-level visibility, and strengthened ransomware defense using Rubrik.

Nikita Bhuma

Nikita Bhuma

Customer Advocacy Specialist • Aug 12, 2026

Rubrik

Read ArticleArrow

Huddle for Resilience

H4R brings together practitioners for in-person meetups focused on data resilience, cybersecurity best practices, and real-world problem solving. Network with peers and learn from industry experts in your region.

Browse events
Rubrik Huddle for Resilience
H4R Events

Regional Meetups

Connect with local practitioners quarterly

Technical Deep Dives

Hands-on sessions with expert practitioners

Community Building

Build lasting relationships with peers

Join us as a local community builder!

Passionate about hosting events and connecting people? Help us grow a vibrant local community—sign up today to get started!

Your Path to Practitioner Excellence

Access curated technical content, exclusive user forums, and certification programs designed to elevate your cyber resilience skills.

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Your Path to Practitioner Excellence

Access curated technical content, exclusive user forums, and certification programs designed to elevate your cyber resilience skills.

H4R Events

H4R Events

Join regional meetups and virtual sessions focused on data resilience and cybersecurity excellence.

Browse EventsArrow
Guardians User Group

Guardians User Group

Join our exclusive community forum for discussions, early access programs, and direct engagement with product teams and fellow practitioners.

Learn moreArrow
Practitioner Titans

Practitioner Titans

Meet our recognized community leaders who drive innovation and share expertise with the ecosystem.

View ProfilesArrow
Technical Blogs

Technical Blogs

Deep technical insights, tutorials, and best practices from practitioners in the field.

Read BlogsArrow
Partner Black Belts

Partner Black Belts

Connect with certified partner practitioners who bring deep technical expertise and customer success stories.

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Learnings & Certifications

Learnings & Certifications

Access free and instructor-led training and certification paths to master Rubrik products and maximise your data security expertise.

Explore hereArrow

Technical Blogs

Dive into real-world resilience stories, tutorials, and recovery strategies from our practitioner community. Bridge the gap between theory and proven execution on the front lines of cyber resilience.

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Moving to Azure Was the Easy Part. Data Protection Was Not.
Technical Blog
Aug 12, 2026

Moving to Azure Was the Easy Part. Data Protection Was Not.

Learn how a financial services org solved Azure cloud backup challenges, achieved file-level visibility, and strengthened ransomware defense using Rubrik.

5 min read

Nikita Bhuma

Nikita Bhuma

Customer Advocacy Specialist

Rubrik

Who, What, When: A Minimum Viable Business Framework for M365 Recovery at Simpson Strong-Tie
Technical Blog
Aug 05, 2026

Who, What, When: A Minimum Viable Business Framework for M365 Recovery at Simpson Strong-Tie

Learn how Simpson Strong-Tie built a Minimum Viable Business framework for rapid M365 recovery and cyber resilience using Rubrik.

4 min read

Michael Toan

Michael Toan

Sr Manager, Enterprise Architecture

Simpson Strong-tie

Building a Backup Snapshot Explorer with GraphQL
Tutorial
Jul 31, 2026

Building a Backup Snapshot Explorer with GraphQL

Learn how to build a PHP Backup Snapshot Explorer using GraphQL to export Rubrik Security Cloud recovery points into CSV and HTML reports.

8 min read

Frederic Lhoest

Frederic Lhoest

Senior Technology Architect

PCCW Global

How Altria Moved Identity Recovery from Manual Process to Orchestrated Restore with Rubrik
Technical Blog
Jul 27, 2026

How Altria Moved Identity Recovery from Manual Process to Orchestrated Restore with Rubrik

Learn how Altria transformed Active Directory and Entra ID recovery from days of manual effort to hours of orchestrated restore with Rubrik cyber resilience.

4 min read

Kiran Pakkir

Kiran Pakkir

Sr Manager, Enterprise Architecture

Altria Group

Watching the Weather: Observability with Rubrik Security Cloud
Technical Blog
Jul 21, 2026

Watching the Weather: Observability with Rubrik Security Cloud

Learn how to use Rubrik Security Cloud’s GraphQL API and webhooks to integrate real-time infrastructure data protection and compliance signals into your observability stack.

6 min read

Jake Robinson

Jake Robinson

Sr. Developer Relations Manager

Rubrik

Retrieving Snapshot History from Rubrik Security Cloud with rkGetSnapshots()
Tutorial
Jul 14, 2026

Retrieving Snapshot History from Rubrik Security Cloud with rkGetSnapshots()

Learn how to use the rkGetSnapshots() helper to retrieve operational backup history, parse snapshots, and automate data validation from Rubrik Security Cloud.

5 min read

Frederic Lhoest

Frederic Lhoest

Senior Technology Architect

PCCW Global

Protecting What Powers the Business: How Siemens Automated DevOps Protection with Rubrik
Technical Blog
Jun 25, 2026

Protecting What Powers the Business: How Siemens Automated DevOps Protection with Rubrik

Discover how Siemens Smart Infrastructure automated Azure DevOps protection with Rubrik, shifting from manual scripts to policy-driven backup and cutting recovery time.

6 min read

Paulo Nascimento

Paulo Nascimento

IT Solutions Architect and Internal Security Champion

Siemens

Finding Unprotected Workloads in Rubrik Security Cloud with rkGetProtectionStatus()
Tutorial
Jun 23, 2026

Finding Unprotected Workloads in Rubrik Security Cloud with rkGetProtectionStatus()

Discover how to use rkGetProtectionStatus() and GraphQL to identify unprotected workloads, track effective SLA domain inheritance, and audit backup compliance in RSC.

5 min read

Frederic Lhoest

Frederic Lhoest

Senior Technology Architect

PCCW Global

Community Titans

Meet the Titans

Rubrik Titans are our most active Practitioners of our Community, Guardians. Through their hands-on advocacy and feedback, these members help bridge the gap between real-world needs and Rubrik’s ongoing innovation.

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Kiran Pakkir

Kiran Pakkir

Sr Manager, Enterprise Architecture

Altria Group

At Altria Group, technology transformation isn't just an initiative it's a complex undertaking that requires deep architectural expertise and strategic execution. Kiran Pakkir has been at the helm of this evolution. With more than 17 years directing large-scale digital and cloud transformations for Fortune 200 enterprises, Kiran consistently helps the business navigate today's complex digital landscape.

AWS Cloud PractitionerAzure AI EngineerCloud Strategy & Architecture
Frederic Lhoest

Frederic Lhoest

Senior Technology Architect

PCCW Global

I automate processes because I don't want to do them again - is the philosophy Frederic has lived by for over 25 years. In the data center, he is an expert at turning operational obstacles into seamless, automated workflows. At home, he is an IoT enthusiast who designed a smart ecosystem where the roof and lighting systems adapt automatically to the weather. For Frederic, technology isn’t just a job; it’s a way to simplify life and clear the path for creativity.

JumpCloudNutanix AHVRubrik Certified Systems Administrator
Lewis Jeter Jr

Lewis Jeter Jr

Security Engineer

Lewis’ confidence in Rubrik was shaped by a working partnership. As an early adopter in 2014, he faced a critical challenge while transitioning from Avamar. In response, Rubrik’s engineering team didn’t just offer support - they visited his office to write the necessary NDMP code alongside him. That practical, face-to-face problem solving established the baseline for his long-term trust in the platform.

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Community Titans

Meet the Titans

Rubrik Titans are our most active Practitioners of our Community, Guardians. Through their hands-on advocacy and feedback, these members help bridge the gap between real-world needs and Rubrik’s ongoing innovation.

View all Titans
Kiran Pakkir

Kiran Pakkir

Sr Manager, Enterprise Architecture

Altria Group

At Altria Group, technology transformation isn't just an initiative it's a complex undertaking that requires deep architectural expertise and strategic execution. Kiran Pakkir has been at the helm of this evolution. With more than 17 years directing large-scale digital and cloud transformations for Fortune 200 enterprises, Kiran consistently helps the business navigate today's complex digital landscape.

AWS Cloud PractitionerAzure AI EngineerCloud Strategy & Architecture
Frederic Lhoest

Frederic Lhoest

Senior Technology Architect

PCCW Global

I automate processes because I don't want to do them again - is the philosophy Frederic has lived by for over 25 years. In the data center, he is an expert at turning operational obstacles into seamless, automated workflows. At home, he is an IoT enthusiast who designed a smart ecosystem where the roof and lighting systems adapt automatically to the weather. For Frederic, technology isn’t just a job; it’s a way to simplify life and clear the path for creativity.

JumpCloudNutanix AHVRubrik Certified Systems Administrator
Lewis Jeter Jr

Lewis Jeter Jr

Security Engineer

Lewis’ confidence in Rubrik was shaped by a working partnership. As an early adopter in 2014, he faced a critical challenge while transitioning from Avamar. In response, Rubrik’s engineering team didn’t just offer support - they visited his office to write the necessary NDMP code alongside him. That practical, face-to-face problem solving established the baseline for his long-term trust in the platform.

CompTIA CSISRubrik Security Cloud
Partner BlackBelts

Featured Partner BlackBelts

Partner Black Belts are certified technical practitioners who have validated their ability to design and defend cyber resilience architectures using Rubrik through a rigorous, panel-based evaluation. This designation reflects real-world implementation experience and advanced architectural depth.

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Pierre-Lou Choffin | Rubrik Partner Blackbelt

Pierre-Lou Choffin

Technical Director

Mindtech

Pierre-Lou started his career in 2014 as a virtualization and storage consultant, integrating legacy backup solutions. He then moved into presales, leading the backup practice, managing a team of ten engineers and running large-scale tenders/POCs for customers. In 2024 he founded Mindtech, where as President and Technical Director he drives technical strategy and presales across hyperconverged infrastructure, storage, backup and cyber resilience.

Cyber ResiliencyNutanix Cloud Master
Pétur Eyþórsson

Pétur Eyþórsson

Senior Advisor, Cybersecurity and Enterprise Data Protection

Cristie Nordic

Pétur has spent more than 25 years in cybersecurity and enterprise data protection, spanning enterprise architecture, cloud and SaaS security, digital forensics, incident response, and high-trust investigations. He has worked alongside law enforcement and led cybercrime and forensic investigations. His perspective has also been sought by data protection vendors on product strategy, architecture, and security, including selection to an eight-member IBM advisory council.

Agentic Cyber ResilienceDigital Forensics and Cybercrime InvestigationIdentity Governance and Recovery
Inge Stolan

Inge Stølan

Senior Solutions Architect

Cristie Nordic

Inge is a Senior Solutions Architect with over 30 years of experience in Information Technology, specializing in data protection, cyber resilience, enterprise storage, and virtualization. Throughout his career, he has helped organizations protect, manage, and recover mission-critical data while navigating increasingly complex IT environments. At Cristie Nordic, Inge leverages his extensive expertise in architecting and implementing Rubrik solutions to help customers strengthen cyber resilience and ensure business continuity.

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Partner BlackBelts

Featured Partner BlackBelts

Partner Black Belts are certified technical practitioners who have validated their ability to design and defend cyber resilience architectures using Rubrik through a rigorous, panel-based evaluation. This designation reflects real-world implementation experience and advanced architectural depth.

View all Partner BlackBelts
Pierre-Lou Choffin | Rubrik Partner Blackbelt

Pierre-Lou Choffin

Technical Director

Mindtech

Pierre-Lou started his career in 2014 as a virtualization and storage consultant, integrating legacy backup solutions. He then moved into presales, leading the backup practice, managing a team of ten engineers and running large-scale tenders/POCs for customers. In 2024 he founded Mindtech, where as President and Technical Director he drives technical strategy and presales across hyperconverged infrastructure, storage, backup and cyber resilience.

Cyber ResiliencyNutanix Cloud Master
Pétur Eyþórsson

Pétur Eyþórsson

Senior Advisor, Cybersecurity and Enterprise Data Protection

Cristie Nordic

Pétur has spent more than 25 years in cybersecurity and enterprise data protection, spanning enterprise architecture, cloud and SaaS security, digital forensics, incident response, and high-trust investigations. He has worked alongside law enforcement and led cybercrime and forensic investigations. His perspective has also been sought by data protection vendors on product strategy, architecture, and security, including selection to an eight-member IBM advisory council.

Agentic Cyber ResilienceDigital Forensics and Cybercrime InvestigationIdentity Governance and Recovery
Inge Stolan

Inge Stølan

Senior Solutions Architect

Cristie Nordic

Inge is a Senior Solutions Architect with over 30 years of experience in Information Technology, specializing in data protection, cyber resilience, enterprise storage, and virtualization. Throughout his career, he has helped organizations protect, manage, and recover mission-critical data while navigating increasingly complex IT environments. At Cristie Nordic, Inge leverages his extensive expertise in architecting and implementing Rubrik solutions to help customers strengthen cyber resilience and ensure business continuity.

Business ContinuityCyber ResiliencyRubrik Security Cloud