We’re thrilled to unveil the 2026 Nutanix Technology Champions. An extraordinary group of visionaries, builders, creators, and advocates shaping the future of enterprise cloud computing.
This cohort isn’t just smart.
They’re generous with their expertise.
They lead, teach, challenge, and create belonging at the same time elevating the Nutanix ecosystem in ways that ripple far beyond technical excellence.
Welcome to a new year of innovation, collaboration, and inspired leadership. ✨
🌍 Who Are the 2026 Champions?
This year’s champions come from every corner of the globe and representing cloud, networking, virtualization, DevOps, security, platform engineering, and everything in between. You’ll find:
✔ Hybrid cloud architects
✔ Kubernetes explorers
✔ Automation ninjas
✔ AI experimenters
✔ Community mentors
They are curious minds and bold builders who cross boundaries, break silos, and push what’s possible within enterprise technology.
Their work shows up as:
📝 Insightful blogs
🎙 Webinars and talks
💬 Product feedback
🚀 User group leadership
🛠 Innovative technical solutions
🤝 Mentorship and peer support
And this year, they’re raising the bar again.
💡 In Their Words
“Being part of this community has transformed my career — not just through knowledge, but through the people, ideas, and opportunities it unlocks. I’m honored to continue this journey as a Nutanix Technology Champion for 2026.”
🤝 That spirit says it all.
Champions don’t just implement, they inspire.
🔭 Looking Ahead: What Makes 2026 Exciting?
This year, we’re entering a new chapter filled with:
✨ More workshops, meetups, and tech deep dives
✨ Fresh learning tracks, from AI infrastructure to Cloud Native innovation
✨ New mentorship connections
✨ Early access collaboration with product teams
✨ Opportunities to publish, teach, and influence
Together, these champions will host conversations that shape industry direction and customer success.
🌟 A Community-Led Movement
The NTC program has always been more than a badge, it’s:
✔ A collective of experts
✔ A trusted voice for customer need
✔ A catalyst for product innovation
✔ A place where belonging fuels growth
Each champion brings a spark and together, they are a lighthouse for the Nutanix ecosystem.
🎉 Join Us in Congratulating the 2026 Champions!
Drop a comment below, share your applause on social, and follow their journeys throughout the year.
Whether it’s:
💡 A blog post that shifts your thinking
🎤 A webinar that unlocks new skills
🤔 A conversation that reframes your approach
— the impact of these champions will be felt far and wide.
To the 2026 Nutanix Technology Champions:
Thank you for your passion, brilliance, curiosity, and community leadership.
You are one of the core engines of innovation at Nutanix, and we can’t wait to see what you build next.
| Nutanix Technology Champions 2026 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Adam Behman | Adrian Junger | Andrea Martins Ribeiro |
| Andrew Rae | Aqib Khan | Avi Coren |
| Bart Donders | Benjamin Olivier | Benjamin Wolf |
| Borja Caballero Cervantes | Brad Burgess | Brian Ethington |
| Bryan Kuhn | Chad Dorr | Chelis Camargo |
| Craig Stones | Csaba Keresztessy | Dallas L. Powell |
| Daniel Paz | Dave Strum | Derek Sailors |
| Devin T Costa | Drew Plaster | Faisal Jawaid |
| Frank Mazzotti | Frank Recker | Gael VENIN |
| Go Watanabe | Hakim Bhungrawala | Hernán Scavetta |
| Jagdev Singh Virdi | Jamie Terrell | Jarod Hallmark |
| Jarrod Lovas | Jason Taylor | Jeffrey Festus |
| Jeroen Tielen | Jim Florence | Joe Becker |
| Joel Cason | John Hamilton | John Hein |
| John Sam height | Jon Dustin | Jonas Högman |
| Julien Dumur | Justin McAlister | Keigo Tomomatsu |
| Ken Farrell | Kevin Grube | Kevin Kimball |
| Kevin Megee | Kim Mount | Leandro Wagner Paes |
| Manuel Marquardt | Marc Heynderickx | Marco Tubben |
| Mark Forrest | Mark Josepher | Mark Morgan |
| Markus Sigmund | Matthew Day | Mike Dent |
| Mikhail Kisselyov | Muthu Kumar Raja | Nicole Reader |
| Nuno Borba | Patrick Damen | Paul Bitton |
| Paul Butryn | Pavan Kumar chavariya | Rene van den Bedem |
| Raj Patel | Rajeev Verma | Robbie Black |
| Rick Schlander | Rob Schweizer | Ryan Kruse |
| Robert Bennett | Roger Lund | Sebastian Wischer |
| Samuel Larson | Scott Osborne | Stephen Linker |
| Simon Huizenga | Stephen Kay | Steve Heinzig |
| Steve Cooper | Steve Elgan | Todd Burris |
| Takahiro HAGIWARA | Thomas Dory | Venkateswarlu Kuruva |
| Toshiya Nagahama | Uday Veer | Will Fulmer |
| Vinicius Sondermann | Weithenn Wang | William Louth |
🥂 Here’s to a phenomenal year ahead — onward, champions!
🚀 Didn’t Make It This Year? You’re Not Done Yet.
Pro tip that 99% of people never act on:
Start now.
- Launch that blog you’ve been talking about
- Share your technical insights
- Present at a user group or webinar
- Become visible in the community
This time next year, you could be here with the world cheering you on.
Need help? Connect with us on the community site or DM
📣 Now Over to You
Help spread the celebration:
🔁 Share this post
📣 Congratulate your favorite champions
🏷 Use hashtag #Nutanix and #NTC2026
Let’s amplify voices, build connection, and kick off our strongest community year yet.
✨ Cheers to the Nutanix Technology Champions of 2026! ✨
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