Phil Bendeck is a seasoned technology professional currently serving as a VMware Staff Cloud Solutions Architect within the VCF Division at Broadcom, starting November 2023. Prior to this role, Phil held key positions at VMware, Cloudian Inc., and Rubrik, where responsibilities included driving pre-sales processes, delivering cloud solutions, and implementing object storage systems. Expertise spans cloud architecture, systems design, and support for enterprise infrastructure across various companies, including Discovery Communications. Phil holds a Bachelor of Arts in Digital Media from the University of Central Florida and an Associate of Arts in Computer Science from Santa Fe College.