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@InnovatisGroup | @MyVMUG Executive Director | @DTUserCommunity 𝘠𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘛𝘦𝘤𝘩. 𝘠𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘝𝘰𝘪𝘤𝘦. | #vExpert 2017-2024 | South Carolinian | @UofSC Alumni
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🚨ICYMI🚨
It’s official!
@MyVMUG
has partnered with
@NewHorizons
to give
#VMUGAdvantage
members an awesome 25% off all their courses! We’re excited to keep investing in our amazing
#VMUG
community.
New Horizon Courses:
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Thank you
@MyVMUG
#vCommunity
for the concerns and prayers after the Nashville tornados last night. All team members are accounted for. Some property damage, but nothing that can't be replaced. Be safe out there.
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First day of
@vmworld
still going for me. But who else feels homesick?!? It's been great connecting virtually, but boy do I miss the face to face IRL connections!
#VMworld
is a family reunion for me and so many. Agree?
#VMUGUniverse
#VMUGatVMworld
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@borlandts
@arielsanchezmor
@hcmccain
Who else would download and use NSX-T if available on Advantage? RT/Like if so.
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Today I turn 5-0! Things I've learned on this IT Journey.
#HalfaCentury
: Turning 50 – An IT Journey
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"Imperfect action beats perfect inaction every time!"
@vBrianGraf
speaking at
#LeaderSummit2019
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Things have changed! My new handle is
@BradTompkins_
. My official title at VMUG is Executive Director so the
@VMUG_CEO
handle had to go. Looking forward to continuing my role executing the VMUG vision from our awesome board of directors.
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Clearly a lot of excitement around
#vExpert
announcements. For the veterans, what is your advice to first-timers? Mine is to get access to the
@vexpert_slack
channel. The best slack I belong to.
@vExpert
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@AmandaBlev
first in-person keynote in 2 years is at a
@MyVMUG
@stlvmug
. So happy to see and hear her again IRL! This keynote is about career journey. I'll be tweeting highlights! Thanks
@VMware
for the partnership and providing awesome speakers like Amanda!
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Very happy to be
#vExpert
again this year! Thanks
@ravi_venk
for encouraging me to apply three years ago!!
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The great
@MyVMUG
team! They do a tremendous about of work for VMUG!
(Yes, the team is bigger, this is just a subset 🥳🥳)
#vmugleadersummit2022
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Thanks for the
@Raspberry_Pi
@vExpert
! My daughter and I are putting it to good use! Top 5 swag from
@VMworld
ever! Next task is some coding.
#GirlsWhoCode
@KripaSitaraman
@vCommunityGuy
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One of the many good things about my job is I am a reviewer of
@MyVMUG
community sessions! Great COMMUNITY content headed your way at VMUG's this year. Thanks
@UltTransformer
@MattThatITGuy
@al_rasheed
@jhoughes
@steveathanas
@raoconnor
@vtimd
@MaartenCaus
@vDiagram_Tony
🔥🔥🔥
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Attention
@MyVMUG
Leaders!! Leader Summit Applications close Monday. If you are interested in participating in the 2022 Leader Summit in Lisbon, Portugal, get those apps in!
The application can be found in the leader community online or via the link in the email sent!
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I need the
#vCommunity
’s help. I have a friend located in Dallas, TX whose contract is nearing an end and he’s going to be looking for a new job. He specializes in VMC, vSAN, and VMware. DM me if you want more info.
#VMUG
#vExpert
Please RT.
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Got the
@The_Pi_Hole
set up and blocking ads this weekend. A project I've been wanting to do. A few configuration issues but all working now. So far so good! (Yes, that's the pi dangling by the dresser)
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Another
@MyVMUG
Leader Meeting completed! Here is a photo full of awesomeness!
#RockOutVMUG
#VLR
#VMworld2016
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Yesterday I officially became the dad to two teenagers! I love them both dearly and so proud to call them my daughters. This is where I'd embarrass them if they were on Twitter!
#SendHelp
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Updated Headshot Achievement unlocked!
@MyVMUG
Leaders...go get that headshot!
#LeaderSummit2019
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Just completed the last call with
@grob4ever
as
@MyVMUG
President. Ben, it's been a pleasure serving VMUG with you. Thanks for your leadership and dedication to VMUG and the vCommunity. I can say for sure you are leaving VMUG on a high note in many ways. Thank you!
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@VMware
is a huge supporter of
@MyVMUG
and it starts at the top with
@PGelsinger
. Thank you
#VMware
and Pat for the support.
#VMUGLeaderSummit2020
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It's never too early to start planning for next year's
@VMworld
, here is a twist for 2020 planning.
: A Case for VMworld Barcelona:
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Great week
@VMwareExplore
. Too much to fit in a post.
Thanks
@VMware
for getting the community together.
No shade on the content, because it was great, but the hallway track was the best.
This is the most family reunion feel of any conference I attend. It's amazing.
#community
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Now it's time to play tag that leader! The one with the most tags wins! Go!
@MyVMUG
@VMworld
@VMware
#VMUGLeaderLunch
#goodlookinggroup
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On my way to
@VMwareExplore
! It's going to be a great week. Looking forward to visiting with so many friends, industry titans, and the best community in tech!
Did you know 1/3 of the attendees are
@MyVMUG
members? Not a member? No problem, join for free at the Community Hub or
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#vFit
run tomorrow
#LeadershipSummit2019
edition. 5am meet at Crown Plaza lobby. 5 miles to VMware campus and back. Spread the word. All welcome. 🏃 🏃
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I'm at
@DataCenterWorld
and was able to see some pretty cool water cooled tech for your compute!
Y'all want to see this at a
@MyVMUG
??
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Many thanks to
@PGelsinger
@ray_ofarrell
@raghuraghuram
@cswolf
for speaking with
@MyVMUG
leaders. One of the highlights each year for sure!
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My kid in the office late this afternoon... I'm raising her right!
@keiltypeter
@XtosK
@ybhighheels
@PunchingClouds
@vmwarevsan
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Closing out the
@MyVMUG
UserCon season. Think I went to more this year than ever. Great connecting with the VMUG community. Always honored to be a small part of this great community. Next year will be challenging, encouraging, fun, and eventful. 1/
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It's always great to see Pat. It's always great to see Pat speak. It's always great to see Pat speak at a
@MyVMUG
UserCon!
#NLUserCon
@NLVMUG
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The
@MyVMUG
@VMwareEMPOWER
booth is ready! Partners, stop by to learn more about
#VMUG
. THE
@vmware
User Group for end users, VMware employees AND partners! Our end users want to have deep technical conversations. Improve you company and personal brand by engaging.
#VMwareEMPOWER
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Got my
#NSX
shirt on today, thanks
@vmwarensx
! Also have a big
@VMUGAdv
meeting with
@hcmccain
...coincidence? Find out May 1st!
#itscoming
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For me, RPO = Recovery Point Objective... No matter how many times college football says it's Run Pass Option.
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Hey
@VMwareEMPOWER
! I'm happy to report I'm reunited with my luggage! Only 8 days too late. Still worth it, great event...even with unplanned shopping center visits! Just in time for
@IndyVMUG
too!
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At the
@mvmug
UserCon with
@hcmccain
and
@josh_odgers
.
Between the 3 of us there are 4 VCDXs!
@MyVMUG
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What a fun night everyone! Thanks
@spoonen
,
@NolanBushnell
, and
@heyjimmyband
! Also thanks for the awesome
@MyVMUG
team who made this all happen! Let's hear it for
#TeamVMUG
!
@VMworld
starts tomorrow! 9am PT!
#BeThere
#VMUGUniverse
#VMUGatVMworld
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"The motto of Expand your Sphere...you have a lot of things to expand to."
@hcmccain
at
#VMUGLeaderSummit2020
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Who agrees follow up questions with the speaker is one of the benefits of in person events? This one was a
@VMwarevSphere
and
@vmwarensx
session.
@PhillyVMUG
@MyVMUG
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@MyVMUG
#stlusercon
HOLs are packed! For good reason,
@shanfitz
moderating the exclusive
@VMwarevSphere
8 HOL that isn't public yet. You can get this only at a VMUG!
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Want to go to
@vmworld
? Of course you do! Come to the
@VMware
booth
@DellTechWorld
, listen to my theater presentation (or any presentation) and you are registered!
#easy
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@MyVMUG
members give a big welcome to
@T180985
. I met Tony today on the monthly New Member Webcast! He's in the UK and looking for who to follow. Help out a new member!
@sandybryce
@arielsanchezmor
@bfd_diplomacy
@ChrisDearden
@vinf_net
@VirtualGirlLS
@Rimmergram
@kev_johnson
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Give back day at
#VMUGLeaderSummit2022
. We are blessed and are giving back!
#ajudadeberco
We build SDDCs (software defined data center) and CDBC (crib defined baby centers).
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This is an amazing keynote folks. It's been called "life changing" for a reason. It's a must see keynote.
Thanks Amanda for doing this at a VMUG!
I'm honored be the keynote speaker at the
#SeattleVMUG
UserCon next month! Looking forward to meeting new folks and reconnecting with people I haven't seen in a while 😁
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@importcarguy
@heathbarj
@vcixnv
@KenNalbone
@chaderoth
@vGonzilla
@IT_Muscle
@tsmith_co
@jhoughes
@jasemccarty
@vtimd
@NHagoort
@vhojan
@vMBaggum
@virtualhobbit
@_KatkaW_
@indylindy22
Agree on best
@VMworld
ever. The energy all week has been at an all-time high. Many thanks to all the
@VMware
people who make this event happen. The logistics alone is mindboggling. Having a
@MyVMUG
booth and lounge was fantastic. IMO. Thank you, thank you, thank you!
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Enjoyed
@DFWVMUG
today. Especially
@AmandaBlev
keynote,
@IBMcloud
,
@MobiusPartners
w/RAC EUC. Super bonus is meeting and seeing new friends & peers. Regret...not attending
@al_rasheed
session. Next time buddy!
@HardEightBBQ
@emcpebryant
@Gortees
@vtim
#TTS
@Networknerd_
@MyVMUG
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Some yard work before heading out to
#DellTechWorld
tomorrow. Looking forward to seeing
@dgiesecke05
@aaronbuley
@Ann_Saari
@gravydigz
@vmugkeithn
@S_M_Reidy
@todd_mattson
@gravydigz
and others. Who are you looking forward to seeing IRL next week?
@DellTech
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"Changing when you are successful and things are going good is very difficult" Gelsinger at
@MyVMUG
Leader Summit.
#LeaderSummit2019
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The place to be for those at
#VMwareEMPOWER
. Come check out the
@MyVMUG
booth during demo zone hours and say hello!
@VMwareEMPOWER
@VMware_Partners
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What's your
#DellTechWorld
setup for today
@MyVMUG
? T minus 15 minutes for the keynote!
#BorrowedSomeScreens
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#vFit
run
#2
tomorrow. 5 am Crowne Plaza lobby. Today's run was great! Thanks for joining
@HeckTechs
@chaderoth
@BGMalerby
@Str0hhut
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2
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Just landed in MSP for tomorrows
@MyVMUG
UserCon. Reg here to hear
@kmruddy
@agrizzyuf
@jasemccarty
@vCenterNerd
@vmikeb
@childebrandt42
@RichardKenyan
@jdooley_clt
@vtimd
@KCDAutomate
@uber_tech_geek
@arielsanchezmor
@andybanta
@plankers
@mnvmug
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@MyVMUG
President
@steveathanas
addressing the
#VMUG
leaders. It's a packed house here
@VMware
.
#LeaderSummit2019
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Thanks
@tcpninja
@PandaRin4
@MT9276
and the
#JapanVMUG
for this year's Japan UserCon jacket!
@MyVMUG
#vCommunity
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Watching to the replay of the
@PGelsinger
keynote from
#DellTechWorld
...It isn't container or VM's, it's both. Google runs 100% of their containers in VM's. Hear it here - ~16 minute mark.
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So Ariel is taking my phone and he's documenting how a new leader is convinced 👀🌟😬💪🤣
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Found in the wild!
@davidstamen
doing a
@PureStorage
live session! First time in over 500 days for him.
It's great to see people in 3D again!
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📢📢Shout out and
#FF
for
@steveathanas
.
@MyVMUG
president working hard as a volunteer to keep VMUG programs rolling along, even during a pandemic! Give him a follow for educational and entertaining tweets.
#vExpert
#vCommunity
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Just completed 3 of 3
#VMUGLCW
. Great connecting with the global
@MyVMUG
Leader community! They do great work!
#vSphereDay
#Trivia
@VMUGAdv
#TeamTrees
#RoadTrip
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For all those asking about a free pass to
@VMworld
, here you go! Come see
@vmwarecloud
and
@MyVMUG
at the
#AWSsummit
in NYC.
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Had a great time last night at the
@MyVMUG
Member Party! Thanks
@heyjimmyband
for keeping the awesome tunes going all night long! What do you think
#VMUG
? Have them come to San Fran next year? RT/Like if you think so.
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@MyVMUG
Pi4's are a hot item and hard to find...we managed to cook up a few... (see what I did there?).
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"Try before you buy – affordable ways anyone can try new VMware products like VCF and VVF!"
Had to move
@mattheldstab
to gen session room. Very popular community session!
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A sneak peek into
@VMwareEvents
Oct 9th
#vForum
. I'll be opening a session with a
@MyVMUG
intro then introducing Joe Cooper presenting on
#vSphere
6.7 Upgrade. It all begins with
@VMwarevSphere
! Register here:
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Many thanks to all the
#vCommunity
for the birthday wishes. A great day that isn't even over yet!
#StillCelebrating
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@MyVMUG
This tweet got some activity so I thought I'd write a blog on the process. It's a quick read and tells you what to expect if you are considering applying.
: vExpert Application
#vExpert
@vCommunityGuy
@arielsanchezmor
@al_rasheed
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Mulching for 2020 complete! This quarantine is going to have my yard poppin!
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