Daniel Curtis began his IT career in the United States Air Force (USAF), then transitioned to a pharmaceutical company, eventually leading the global data protection team. He has led large-scale VMware and Microsoft 365 deployments, designed complex cyber recovery solutions, and implemented cloud migration and sensitive data monitoring across hybrid and cloud environments. Key accomplishments include architecting resilient backup and recovery strategies, driving ransomware readiness initiatives, and earning Rubrik Black Belt certification, establishing him as an expert in data protection, cloud platforms, and cyber resilience.

Their partnership with Rubrik began in 2014, rapidly advancing from initial deployments to strategic enterprise data protection initiatives. Their key engagements included architecting complex cyber recovery solutions, large-scale VMware and Microsoft 365 backup implementations, cloud migration protection on AWS and Azure, and sensitive data monitoring projects using Rubrik Security Cloud. A standout success involved safeguarding a medical institute environment with Rubrik Security Cloud, achieving near-zero RTO, proactive threat detection, and earning client recognition for operational resilience. This journey culminated in achieving Rubrik Black Belt, enhancing the team's ability to deliver measurable client impact.