This morning, I woke up to an incredible surprise that truly made my day. But before I share that, let me take you back to where it all began.
Back in 1998, while still in high school, I dipped my toes into the world of IT by taking on desktop support roles after school and in between my passions for golf and track. After graduating, I gave college a shot but quickly realized it wasn’t the right fit for me. Despite not being the top student, I found my calling as a Helpdesk technician in November 2001.
It was during my time on the Helpdesk that I was fortunate enough to be surrounded by the right mentors and an amazing team that fostered my growth. I spent countless hours tinkering with old desktops, transforming them into makeshift servers for my personal lab experiments. My parents’ electric bill certainly took a hit during those days! Then, everything changed when I stumbled upon VMware Workstation. It was a game-changer that set me on the path to building a career as a consultant, specializing in installing one of the most transformative products in the industry: ESX/ESXi vSphere.
I vividly remember spending countless nights configuring home labs, endlessly reinstalling until I got everything just right. Eventually, my dedication paid off, and I found myself traveling the world, installing vSphere solutions for clients across the globe. However, as life evolved and I started a family, I decided to pivot back to my roots in end-user support, focusing on Workspace ONE.
And now, to the exciting news! Today, I am incredibly honored to announce that I have been awarded the title of vExpert, one of the most prestigious honors in our industry. This achievement wouldn’t have been possible without the support and guidance of everyone who has helped me grow as an engineer, a technician, a manager, and a mentor.
Thank you to each and every one of you who has played a part in my journey. I am immensely grateful for your support and encouragement. Here’s to many more exciting adventures ahead!
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