Beyond the Basics: NetApp in Action

Join NetApp and Tego for an interactive, hands-on lab designed to help organizations get more value and stronger protection from their NetApp environment. This session goes beyond the basics to showcase NetApp’s lesser-known yet highly impactful capabilities across ransomware protection, data protection, disaster recovery, and NetApp Console (formerly BlueXP).

Led by NetApp and Tego engineers, attendees will work directly within a NetApp environment to explore advanced ransomware detection and recovery features, immutable backups, Snapshot™, SnapMirror® best practices, and underutilized DR workflows. You’ll also gain hands-on experience with BlueXP, learning how to simplify management, improve visibility, and automate protection across hybrid and cloud environments.

This lab is ideal for customers who already own NetApp and want to maximize their investment, tighten cyber resilience, and reduce operational complexity. If you’re considering NetApp and are familiar with the basics, this event will give you a perspective on the solution’s full value. Attendees will walk away with practical, real-world techniques they can apply immediately with a clearer understanding of how NetApp’s integrated platform helps protect data, accelerate recovery, and support long-term business resilience.

Who should attend: IT leaders, storage administrators, security teams, and infrastructure architects looking to strengthen ransomware readiness and optimize their NetApp solutions.

This NetApp training does qualify as valid CE/CPE/PDUs for external certification bodies.

Presenters

Andrew Horvath, Account Technology Specialist, NetApp
Andrew has dedicated the past 12 years to driving client success and innovation. With a deep passion for helping clients harness the full potential of NetApp solutions, Andrew strives to deliver tailored technology strategies that align with business goals.

Throughout his tenure at NetApp, Andrew has been instrumental in educating clients and colleagues alike about the transformative value of NetApp’s offerings. His expertise spans data management, cloud integration, and storage solutions, making him a trusted advisor in the industry.

Andrew’s commitment to continuous learning and his ability to simplify complex technical concepts have earned him a reputation as a knowledgeable and approachable professional. He is driven by a genuine desire to see his clients succeed and is always eager to share his insights and experiences to foster growth and innovation.

In addition to his technical acumen, Andrew is known for his collaborative approach and strong communication skills, which have been key to building lasting relationships with clients and partners. His dedication to excellence and his passion for technology make him an invaluable asset to the NetApp team.

Praise Ekwubiri, SLED Account Technology Specialist, NetApp
Praise is dedicated to helping customers achieve meaningful outcomes through thoughtful, well‑designed technology solutions. During his time at NetApp, Praise has held multiple roles, including serving as an AI Specialist, which has given him a broad and adaptable technical foundation across data management, AI‑driven workloads, and modern infrastructure solutions. He is passionate about working closely with customers to understand their unique challenges and translating those needs into solutions that are both practical and forward-looking. Praise takes pride in being a trusted advisor who ensures his customers are well supported, clearly informed, and confident in the solutions they adopt.

Thomas Maddox, Principal Architect, Tego
Thomas has spent 20+ years as an engineer, consultant, and IT leader in both enterprise and reseller environments. With a deep background in systems, storage, cloud, networking, and security, and a passion for serving others, he has previously led teams of field and managed service engineers to deliver exceptional customer outcomes. Thomas now brings this experience and knowledge as a thought leader and architect, partnering with customers to solve business problems with the right technical solutions. Thomas holds numerous certifications from industry leaders, including Palo Alto Networks, NetApp, Nutanix, Fortinet, VMware, Rubrik, and others. When not working, Thomas enjoys life on his farm and camping with his family.

Matt Trudewind, Cybersecurity Architect, NetApp
In his current role at NetApp, Matt focuses on helping customers with ransomware prevention, cyber resilience, and data-centric portfolio security. With 27 years of IT experience, he specializes in Zero Trust, Data Governance, Encryption, Security Tools, and Best Practices. Matt has held various roles at NetApp, including Product Manager and Technical Marketing Engineer for ONTAP Security. He also has extensive expertise in networking, SMB/CIFS, and Microsoft technologies. Matt’s passion lies in driving the latest security features and capabilities to ensure customer success.