Ben Thomas (@NZ_BenThomas)

@ben.hybridby.design

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Senior Solution Engineer @ Veeam | Microsoft #MVP | #VeeamVanguard 23-25 | Pure Geek | #S2D #AzureStackHCI #Powershell #Azure #Veeam | All opinions are my own | https://bcthomas.com | https://littlebeansbyt.es

A close-up of several printed VeeamOn Tour agendas fanned out on a glossy black table. The agenda lists session times and topics for the event, with a white vase in the background.
A wide shot of a modern conference hall during the VeeamOn Tour event in Melbourne. The room is filled with attendees seated in rows facing a stage, which has a large screen that reads "VeeamOn Tour". The room is lit with colorful pink and green architectural lighting.
A view from an airplane seat looking forward at the in-flight entertainment screen. The dark cabin is illuminated by purple mood lighting.
This image displays a certificate or award recognizing Ben Thomas as a "Most Valuable Professional" (MVP) by Microsoft. The design features a dark blue background with lighter blue accents and a large white diamond shape in the center containing the "MVP" acronym. The award is specifically for "Cloud and Datacenter Management" & "Microsoft Azure," dated July 10, 2025, and includes a stylized signature that appears to be "Satya N." with "Satya Nadella, Chief Executive Officer" printed next to it. A Microsoft MVP logo is in the bottom left, and a congratulatory message about contributions to technical communities worldwide is in the bottom center, with the Microsoft logo in the bottom right.
A promotional banner for "Veeam User Group New Zealand" stands next to a fireplace with a TV displaying "Beer for Engineer By Jason & Ben".
Three graphs show real-time internet usage. Top left: Inbound bandwidth peaking at 300 Mbps, currently 13.67 Mbps. Top right: Outbound bandwidth frequently over 400 Mbps, currently 482.30 Mbps. Bottom: Session rate showing fluctuations, currently 33/s. Displays high network traffic.
Screenshot of a virtual machine console displaying the Veeam Backup & Replication 13.0.0.126 installation progress screen, showing "Preparing to install". The screen includes the Rocky Linux and Veeam logos.
Two speakers are on a stage at a conference, presenting in front of a screen that displays "VeeamON: Veeam Hardened Repository Updates and Deeper Dives" and their names and titles. An audience is visible in the foreground.
A projector displays the Veeam Backup & Replication console with a Host Configuration Wizard open, showing settings for time synchronization including current time and NTP servers.
A table is filled with plates of desserts, including chocolate brownies with white sprinkles and stacks of cookies, with serving tongs on the plates.
A screen displays "veeamon Welcome to Partner Kickoff" with colorful abstract shapes in the background.
A speaker on stage at a conference points to a large screen displaying "V13: What This Means for You" and details about software availability and "OPPORTUNITY". An audience is visible in the foreground.
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A screen displays several statistics and achievements, including "$1.75B+ Total ARR", "550K+ Total Customers", and multiple "#1" rankings in market share and industry recognition.
A speaker on a brightly lit stage at a conference, addressing an audience in front of a large screen displaying "veeamon WELCOME".
A view from the back of a large conference room filled with people watching presentations on multiple screens on a stage at a VeeamON event.
A close-up of a flat white coffee with latte art, sitting on a table next to a label showing the name Ben and details of the coffee order.
Collage of four images from the Microsoft MVP Summit, including group photos, a badge pickup sign, and the Microsoft logo.
A person at a conference smiling and holding a badge and a sign that says "Badge Pickup and Information" at the MVP Summit.
A hand holding a paper coffee cup with a green lid and a cardboard sleeve with the Microsoft logo, in a blurry indoor setting.
Overhead view of an Air New Zealand plane at a gate, attached to a jet bridge, with another plane visible in the distance on the tarmac. Christchurch Airport, New Zealand.
Cartoon of a stressed, old-fashioned hard drive being chased by a strong, modern SSD
Weather app showing outdoor temperature of 32.0°C, 35% humidity, sunrise at 7:28, and sunset at 19:47.
Nine people in a grid-style video call. Participants include Ben Thomas, Andre Atkinson, Ashley Watson, Justin Farrugia, Ben Harmer, Anthony Spiteri, Keiran Shelden, and Rhys Hammond. Veeam and Redd logos are visible. This is a call of the ANZ Veeam 100 & Friends community.
View of trees and a path in a foggy park.
A cat eating from their food bowl
Cat laying on the carpet looking back at the camera
Five people on a teams call, looking relaxed
Image from frigate nvr CCTV system showing cat about to enter through cat flap. Green box highlights the cat to show the nvr recognised it.
Tall ship mast on grassy hill overlooking a harbor with docks, ships, and surrounding hills under a clear blue sky.
Veeam 100 ANZ team virtual meeting featuring seven participants in a video call. The team members appear engaged, with some smiling and others in discussion. The Veeam-branded background is visible in one participant's frame, reinforcing the team's affiliation. This image highlights collaboration among Veeam's Australia and New Zealand (ANZ) community.
Dashboard displaying VMFleet performance metrics in a table format in Grafana. Includes VMs per host gauge visuals for three nodes (GCNH1, GCNH2, GCNH3) and detailed performance metrics such as IOPS, read/write bandwidth, latencies, queue averages, and throughput for CSV FS, SSB Cache, and SBL sections. Metrics are shown with numerical values and colored bars for visual representation.
Network Rack with 3 Servers showing NetApp badges on them
Two network cards laid out on a Macbook lid, framing the apple logo on the silver background.
A collage of four men in different stances, representing collaboration for the Veeam Vanguard in ANZ.
Pair of NetApp servers on a carpeted floor
The back of a Dell Optiplex Micro on a desk, highlighting an additional NIC above the original NIC and USB ports
A light colored tabby cat sleeps on the wooden deck in the sunshine
A tabby cat lounging on a soft, gray mat. The cat is lying on its side with its front paw extended, showcasing its white belly and distinctive striped fur. Surrounding the cat are various colorful toys, including a small orange ball and a red fuzzy object. The background features wooden furniture and a carpeted floor, creating a cozy indoor environment. The cat appears relaxed and alert, looking directly at the camera.
Screenshot of the command line showing Microsoft VMFleet Benchmarking tool on a Windows Server 2025 host. Multiple lines of text show a running task writing data at 0.49 gigabytes per second
A large pink wall filled with names. On the left, a blue logo reads "Microsoft MVP", and on the right, a badge states "Microsoft Regional Director"
The image features four individuals posing inside a brightly lit display with colored panels. The panels are arranged in a cube-like structure, showcasing vibrant colors: orange, green, blue, and yellow. The people are positioned in various stances, with one person lying down and the others standing or crouching. The overall atmosphere is playful and energetic, highlighting the colorful backdrop. The setting appears to be a public event or exhibition space.
The image features a large display wall at an event, predominantly in a pink hue. The wall is covered with numerous names or text, likely representing individuals recognized by Microsoft. Prominently displayed are two logos: one for "Microsoft Most Valuable Professional" (MVP) and another for "Microsoft Regional Director." The setting appears to be a tech conference or exhibition, with additional booths and attendees visible in the background. The overall atmosphere suggests a professional and celebratory environment.
The image is a promotional graphic for "Microsoft Ignite," scheduled for November 19-22, 2024, in Chicago. It features a colorful gradient
An airplane screen illuminated by soft purple lighting
Line graph from blue view website showing follower growth from October 14 to November 13. Growth remains steady before sharply increasing after November 10, reaching over 600 followers by November 13.