From his early days at a keyboard, Jesse knew he wanted more. He was driven by the need to understand exactly how and why computers worked. That deep-seated curiosity naturally paved the way for a career in IT. True to the nature of any engineer who has taken a machine apart to see how it works, Jesse had his fair share of breaking systems, resulting in a deep appreciation for a good backup.

After 20 years of managing and backing up environments, Jesse found the easiest and most complete solution of his career in Rubrik. Valuing the platform for its "fire and forget" simplicity, he now operates with absolute confidence, knowing that if he ever needs to restore something, his systems will be back online quickly.

Being truly heard as a customer is what Jesse values most, and that has been the anchor for his involvement in the community and why he is a Titan today. While he has been part of several user groups over the course of his career, what truly stands out for him is how responsive Rubrik and the community have been. When a company listens to its customers and helps them better the product, Jesse is proud to champion it.