Rubrik

At Rubrik, we don't settle for the status quo. Our sales culture empowers us to tackle challenging opportunities head-on and proactively create real impact for customers. Securing new customers — particularly when it means replacing legacy competitors — is tough work but it's also where the greatest reward lies.

Every day we're driven to achieve more, outpace expectations and grow beyond perceived limits. Personally, I've thrived here, bringing in nearly 50 net-new logos in one record-breaking year — it's that drive and dedication that Rubrik consistently recognizes and rewards.

At Rubrik, growth isn't limited to moving into management — it's about continually evolving, pushing yourself and enjoying what you do. As an individual contributor, I've reached President's Club seven years straight, with my best performance almost 300 percent of quota and my worst still at 160 percent.

Yet I've chosen to remain in sales rather than move into management because Rubrik supports my vision of growth and empowers me to thrive in the way that works best for me. Our leadership empowers us to run our territory like our own franchise, encouraging creativity and new ideas without micromanagement.

Rubrik acknowledges and rewards our contributions not only financially but through meaningful recognition and opportunities for equity that drive both individual and collective success. The bottom line is this: At Rubrik, there's no ceiling if you've got passion, a drive to learn and enthusiasm.

Those qualities can't be taught and when you bring them to the table, the possibilities and rewards are limitless.

At Rubrik, your successes and challenges aren't yours alone — they're shared experiences. We work together, grow together and win together. The sense of empowerment, autonomy and connection on our team has created an environment where we deeply support each other, sharing knowledge and ideas that help us move quickly and effectively.

I feel trusted and empowered by my manager, which has earned me significant freedom and the flexibility to balance work and personal life effectively. Knowing that my manager and my team recognize my strengths and appreciate my contribution means I can deliver genuine impact every day and enjoy doing it.

Throughout my journey as an engineer, beginning with my college years in the 1980s, when women made up only about 20 percent of my engineering class, I've consistently collaborated in predominantly male environments. Early in my career, first in civil engineering and then software and technology organizations, this meant proactively stepping out of my comfort zone by consistently preparing ahead, deeply researching unfamiliar topics, and coming to the table informed.

For me, overcoming these challenges has always meant learning extensively, seeking clarity and coming prepared to ask thoughtful, pointed questions. At Rubrik, this method still serves me well, enabling me to show up confidently, drive meaningful impact, and continuously grow in my role, keeping me engaged and committed to my work.

My professional path has focused on continuous growth — from beginnings in civil engineering to software program management and leadership roles at Yahoo! and LinkedIn. Now at Rubrik, I've found opportunities to grow in impactful ways by building and leading a strong technical program management team while developing operational processes to support Rubrik's engineering growth and efficiency.

Rubrik invests intentionally in employee growth, enabling me to establish empowering career resources and opportunities. Here, I've launched internal mentoring programs, developed tailored manager training, and actively supported participation at key events like Women In Tech, Grace Hopper and SheTO.

org conferences. Rubrik prioritizes creating platforms that help us uncover new strengths, deepen our skills, and truly make a lasting impact.

When considering an organization, carefully examine its culture to ensure that inclusion is authentically prioritized. Seek visible indicators such as representation of women in leadership positions and accessible, meaningful career development initiatives, including mentorship, career sponsorship, specialized training and structured leadership programs.

These offerings demonstrate a deliberate investment in your ongoing professional growth. Perhaps most importantly, consider carefully whether your direct manager is genuinely committed to your personal development and actively advocates for your success.

Finding a team and a leader dedicated to supporting your growth makes all the difference.

Rubrik provides me with a sense of belonging that allows me to do my best work. So many companies and government entities put their faith in Rubrik and it says a lot about the quality of work we do here. The level of impact we have on our customers inspires me to give my all.

To ensure promotion criteria feel genuinely fair and clear, they must be demonstrably objective, transparent and consistently applied. Promotions must clearly link an individual's business impact, the business need for a role at the next level and the mastery of defined competencies.

At Rubrik, promotions recognize "Rubrikans" who deliver meaningful business impact, embody our RIVET values — "Relentlessness," "Integrity," "Velocity," "Excellence" and "Transparency" — and advance our mission to secure the world's data, grounded in transparent, equitable calibration. This structured approach builds trust and fuels motivation for growth, effectively preventing decisions based on subjective factors or simply time in role.

To enable this, we leverage leveling guides and rubrics and follow a rigorous process for promotion calibration decisions. When these standards are applied equitably across the organization, it validates the fairness of the system and removes ambiguity.

It also creates clarity around development planning, allowing Rubrikans to be intentional about the skills and experiences they need to grow in their career, whether for an upward promotion or a lateral move to an entirely new role.

At Rubrik, ongoing performance excellence is the foundation of growth and development. OPE combines regular check-ins, ongoing feedback, individual development plans and mid-year and annual reviews, keeping development top of mind throughout the year so Rubrikans can do the best work of their careers.

OPE and our signature programs empower Rubrikans to own their growth and amplify their impact, helping teams innovate faster and serve customers worldwide. Our programs include Thrive, which is geared toward "transformational leadership for top talent," Frontline Fundamentals, tailored to people management essentials, and a Quarterly Development Series on pertinent, emergent topics, plus mentorship and business-specific technical and power-skills training.

The results: Thrive participants earn higher promotion rates and performance ratings than a matched peer group, and 83 percent agree, "Rubrik is a great company for me to invest in my development," which is up five points versus the fourth quarter of the 2025 fiscal year. Our vision: Rubrik as the ultimate career destination, where meaningful work securing the world's data pairs with exponential personal and professional growth.

When people managers lead with curiosity, it unlocks a powerful new level of enablement for their team members. Curiosity lends itself to asking more questions rather than simply directing or telling, which prompts individuals to think critically about their situation, underlying problem and possible solutions.

This crucial shift in conversation cultivates greater ownership of work, moving Rubrikans from following instructions to generating ideas and strategies. Curiosity-driven coaching also encourages thinking and innovation, helping teams solve the right problems and make better decisions.

This commitment ultimately fuels engagement, empowerment and growth. Our manager and leadership development programs incorporate ample practice in asking questions and active listening.

I work for an industry leading data security company on a security team with some of the smartest folks in the cyber space. This is an incredible opportunity for my personal and career growth.