Inside the Veeam Community: Legends, Vanguards & User Groups with Madi and Safiya

About this episode

The episode explores the Veeam community programs with insights from Madi and Safiya on their impact and evolution.

In this episode of the Rebel Devs Podcast, hosts Tom May and Jonah May pull back the curtain on the world of Veeam community programs with special guests Madi and Safiya from Veeam's Product Strategy Team. From the fast-paced world of Veeam Legends to the long-standing prestige of the Vanguard Program, Maddie and Safiya share what makes these communities thrive, how they're evolving, and why both technical pros and everyday users benefit from being involved. The conversation dives into: * How Legends and Vanguards differ — and where they're starting to overlap * The surprising amount of work it takes to keep a Legend badge * Why employers should value and support community involvement * The role of Veeam User Groups in local and global networking * Real-world examples of how community collaboration has solved urgent technical problems * The unique culture, mentorship, and career opportunities these programs create Whether you're curious about joining, want to understand the benefits, or just love stories from the front lines of IT, this episode offers a candid, inside look at one of the industry's most active technical communities. Key Takeaways * Legends work harder than you…

People in this episode

Hosts: Tom May, Jonah May

Guests: Madi, Safiya

Topics covered

• Veeam community programs
• Legends and Vanguards
• community involvement
• technical collaboration
• networking opportunities

Keywords

• Veeam
• community programs
• Legends
• Vanguards
• networking
• technical problems
• mentorship
• career opportunities

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Veeam, Veeam's Product Strategy Team, Veeam Legends, Vanguard Program, Veeam User Groups

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