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Meet the Partner BlackBelts

Meet the 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.

John Baylis
John Baylis Test Only 3

Associate Cloud Engineer

CDW-UK

Kenilworth, NJ

Partner BlackBelt since 2022

"Edited9June Test, our job is to understand a client's needs and recommend the best possible solution, free from bias and preferences. In my experience, solutions like Rubrik often fit that requirement.TEST12345"

Anomaly DetectionBusiness Continuity PlanningRubrik Certified Implementation EngineerVMware vSphere
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Jarrod Letcher | Rubrik Partner Blackbelt
Jarrod Letcher

Solutions Architect

First Technology

Cape Town, South Africa

Partner BlackBelt since 2026

"Building secure and innovative IT solutions with wisdom, integrity, and a faith-centered  commitment to serving others."

Rubrik Certified Cloud SpecialistRubrik Cyber Resiliency SpecialistRubrik Technical Professional
Click To View Full ProfileArrow
Jose Sanchez | Rubrik Partner Blackbelt
Jose Sanchez

Solutions Architect

Trace3

Raleigh, NC

Partner BlackBelt since 2026

"“Before Rubrik, cyber resilience was mostly a slide in a deck; now we can actually show our execs how fast we can detect suspicious activity, lock down impacted data, and recover safely.”"

Cyber ResiliencyRubrik Cyber Resiliency SpecialistRubrik Security Cloud
Click To View Full ProfileArrow
Sagi Almog | Rubrik Partner Blackbelt
Sagi Almog

Solutions Architect

Trace3

Phoenix, AZ

Partner BlackBelt since 2026

"I truly see how Rubrik’s CyberResiliency isn’t just tech — it’s a lifeline for our customers when cyber threats hit."

Rubrik Cyber Resiliency SpecialistRubrik Recovery EngineerRubrik Security Cloud
Click To View Full ProfileArrow
Frederic Lhoest
Frederic Lhoest

Senior Technology Architect

PCCW Global

Cerfontaine, Belgium

Partner BlackBelt since 2024

"Rubrik has consistently been a reliable partner in our data-protection strategy, and the community makes it even stronger - real people solving real problems together."

JumpCloudNutanix AHVRubrik Certified Systems Administrator
Click To View Full ProfileArrow
Dwayne Barstad | Rubrik Partner Blackbelt
Dwayne Barstad

Senior Solutions Architect

Trace3

Denver, CO

Partner BlackBelt since 2026

"My biggest takeaway is that Rubrik doesn’t just help us back up data, it gives us a playbook for surviving a cyberattack and getting critical services running again without chaos."

Ransomware RecoveryRubrik Cyber Resiliency SpecialistRubrik Security Cloud
Click To View Full ProfileArrow
Tony Wieczorek
Anthony Wieczorek

Solutions Architect - Cyber Resilience / Cyber Security / Cyber Recovery

CDW

Racine, WI

Partner BlackBelt since 2025

"I'm not biased toward Rubrik. I've seen how the sausage is made across most of the data protection players, and Rubrik (today) is just a better platform. If a competitor catches up and surpasses Rubrik, I'll be the first to tell them. I don't see that happening anytime soon though."

AWS Solutions Architect - ProfessionalCCNP Cisco Certified Network ProVMWare-DCV
Click To View Full ProfileArrow
Benjamin Durand
Benjamin Durand

Head of Offers and Alliances

Stordata

Paris, France

Partner BlackBelt since 2025

"My confidence doesn't lie in the systems that run - it lies in the plans that take over when they stop."

Rubrik Certified Cloud SpecialistRubrik Certified Systems AdministratorRubrik Cyber Resiliency Specialist
Click To View Full ProfileArrow
Boomchi Mathur
Boomchi Kumar

Director Security Consulting

Trace3

Irvine, CA

Partner BlackBelt since 2025

"Together, Rubrik and Trace3 build modern resilience frameworks, unifying recovery, identity, AI governance, and security. As threats evolve, this partnership helps organisations move beyond simple protection toward resilience as a core business capability. It is no longer just about backup; it is about ensuring our customers are prepared for what is next."

Business Continuity PlanningModern Data Protection
Click To View Full ProfileArrow
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Meet the Partner BlackBelts

Meet the 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.

John Baylis
John Baylis Test Only 3

Associate Cloud Engineer

CDW-UK

Kenilworth, NJ

Partner BlackBelt since 2022

"Edited9June Test, our job is to understand a client's needs and recommend the best possible solution, free from bias and preferences. In my experience, solutions like Rubrik often fit that requirement.TEST12345"

Anomaly DetectionBusiness Continuity PlanningRubrik Certified Implementation EngineerVMware vSphere
Click To View Full ProfileArrow
Jarrod Letcher | Rubrik Partner Blackbelt
Jarrod Letcher

Solutions Architect

First Technology

Cape Town, South Africa

Partner BlackBelt since 2026

"Building secure and innovative IT solutions with wisdom, integrity, and a faith-centered  commitment to serving others."

Rubrik Certified Cloud SpecialistRubrik Cyber Resiliency SpecialistRubrik Technical Professional
Click To View Full ProfileArrow
Jose Sanchez | Rubrik Partner Blackbelt
Jose Sanchez

Solutions Architect

Trace3

Raleigh, NC

Partner BlackBelt since 2026

"“Before Rubrik, cyber resilience was mostly a slide in a deck; now we can actually show our execs how fast we can detect suspicious activity, lock down impacted data, and recover safely.”"

Cyber ResiliencyRubrik Cyber Resiliency SpecialistRubrik Security Cloud
Click To View Full ProfileArrow
Sagi Almog | Rubrik Partner Blackbelt
Sagi Almog

Solutions Architect

Trace3

Phoenix, AZ

Partner BlackBelt since 2026

"I truly see how Rubrik’s CyberResiliency isn’t just tech — it’s a lifeline for our customers when cyber threats hit."

Rubrik Cyber Resiliency SpecialistRubrik Recovery EngineerRubrik Security Cloud
Click To View Full ProfileArrow
Frederic Lhoest
Frederic Lhoest

Senior Technology Architect

PCCW Global

Cerfontaine, Belgium

Partner BlackBelt since 2024

"Rubrik has consistently been a reliable partner in our data-protection strategy, and the community makes it even stronger - real people solving real problems together."

JumpCloudNutanix AHVRubrik Certified Systems Administrator
Click To View Full ProfileArrow
Dwayne Barstad | Rubrik Partner Blackbelt
Dwayne Barstad

Senior Solutions Architect

Trace3

Denver, CO

Partner BlackBelt since 2026

"My biggest takeaway is that Rubrik doesn’t just help us back up data, it gives us a playbook for surviving a cyberattack and getting critical services running again without chaos."

Ransomware RecoveryRubrik Cyber Resiliency SpecialistRubrik Security Cloud
Click To View Full ProfileArrow
Tony Wieczorek
Anthony Wieczorek

Solutions Architect - Cyber Resilience / Cyber Security / Cyber Recovery

CDW

Racine, WI

Partner BlackBelt since 2025

"I'm not biased toward Rubrik. I've seen how the sausage is made across most of the data protection players, and Rubrik (today) is just a better platform. If a competitor catches up and surpasses Rubrik, I'll be the first to tell them. I don't see that happening anytime soon though."

AWS Solutions Architect - ProfessionalCCNP Cisco Certified Network ProVMWare-DCV
Click To View Full ProfileArrow
Benjamin Durand
Benjamin Durand

Head of Offers and Alliances

Stordata

Paris, France

Partner BlackBelt since 2025

"My confidence doesn't lie in the systems that run - it lies in the plans that take over when they stop."

Rubrik Certified Cloud SpecialistRubrik Certified Systems AdministratorRubrik Cyber Resiliency Specialist
Click To View Full ProfileArrow
Boomchi Mathur
Boomchi Kumar

Director Security Consulting

Trace3

Irvine, CA

Partner BlackBelt since 2025

"Together, Rubrik and Trace3 build modern resilience frameworks, unifying recovery, identity, AI governance, and security. As threats evolve, this partnership helps organisations move beyond simple protection toward resilience as a core business capability. It is no longer just about backup; it is about ensuring our customers are prepared for what is next."

Business Continuity PlanningModern Data Protection
Click To View Full ProfileArrow