About: Christian Parker, Enterprise Architect

Christian is a senior technical leader with extensive experience in enterprise architecture and major incident management. Experienced in presales, professional service, public speaking, training and management.

Awarded VMware’s vExpert every year since 2015 for his contribution to the VMware technical community. In 2016, he was awarded the inaugural NSX vExpert award, and in 2019 vExpert PRO. In addition, he was the leader of the Ireland chapter of the VMware User Group (VMUG) for four years till 2022.

He is a volunteer lifeboat crew for the RNLI (Royal National Lifeboat Institution) and a passionate advocate for mental health as a trauma incident practitioner.

Awarded vExpert every year since 2015

The annual VMware vExpert title is given to individuals who have significantly contributed to the community of VMware users over the past year. The title is awarded to individuals (not employers) for their commitment to sharing their knowledge and passion for VMware technology above and beyond their job requirements.

Awarded vExpert PRO every year since 2019

A vExpert Pro is a current vExpert who excels in their local region, adding value to the program and giving back to the community. This person has a strong relationship with the local IT community in general, and works as an advocate for the vExpert program, recruiting, mentoring and training people.

Awarded vExpert NSX 2016-2020

The program is built upon the vExpert program. This award is given to current vExperts for evangelising VMware NSX.

 

Disclaimer:

All opinions expressed on this site are my personal opinion. They do not represent the views of my employer or clients nor have they been censored or sanctioned by them.