As of today, RawWorks has 6 active VMware vExperts sharing their knowledge in 2021. This is the second great achievement on our VMware journey after receiving the Master Service Competency on Digital Workspace at the end of 2020. Below the six RawWorkers that have been awarded the vExpert status for 2021 and we give our congratulations to our awarded colleagues!
Gerjon Kunst for the first time!
Sidney Laan for the 2nd year and is also a vExpert EUC.
Roderik de Block for the 2nd year.
Chris Twiest for the 4th year.
Ryan Ververs – Bijkerk for the 4th year.
Laurens van Duijn for the 6th year and is also a vExpert EUC, Pro and Security.
Program Overview
VMware started the vExpert program in 2009. VMware vExpert is an honorary title VMware grants to outstanding advocates of the company’s products.
VMware recognizes vExperts with a certificate. The certificate and title give vExperts special privileges such as access to such private betas, free NFR licenses, and exclusive events. Currently, VMware has three paths to become a vExpert: the Evangelist Path, the Customer Path and the VMware Partner Path.
The Evangelist Path is for bloggers, authors, tool builders, public speakers and contributors to the VMware Technology Network discussion boards. The Customer Path is for people who promote the use of VMware products in their companies or by taking other actions such as helping to run a VMUG (VMware User Group) or speaking at a conference. The VMware Partner Path is for employees (of partner companies) who have acquired accreditations and certifications and assist other VMware users by sharing their technical proficiency.
Sub Programs
Next to the vExpert program, there are a few subprograms where a vExpert can be awarded for:
- vExpert Application Modernization
vExperts that have the vExpert Application Modernization status have demonstrated significant contributions to the community, specifically on the Tanzu vision and portfolio of VMware. - vExpert Cloud Management
vExperts that have the vExpert Cloud Management status have demonstrated significant contributions to the community, specifically on the Cloud Management vision and portfolio of VMware. - vExpert Cloud Provider
vExperts that have the vExpert Cloud Provider status have demonstrated significant contributions to the community, specifically on the Cloud Provider, vCloud Director vision and portfolio of VMware. - vExpert EUC
vExperts that have the vExpert EUC status have demonstrated significant contributions to the community, specifically on the Workspace ONE vision and portfolio of VMware. - vExpert HCX
vExperts that have the vExpert HCX status have demonstrated significant contributions to the community, specifically on the Hybrid Cloud vision and portfolio of VMware. - vExpert NSX
vExperts that have the vExpert NSX status have demonstrated significant contributions to the community, specifically on the Networking and Security vision and portfolio of VMware. - vExpert PRO
The vExpert Pros can help you to apply for the vExpert program when you are new to the program. - vExpert Security
vExperts that have the vExpert Security status have demonstrated significant contributions to the community, specifically on the Carbon Black and Security vision and portfolio of VMware.
Later this year these subprograms will open for 2021 and the current vExperts can apply for these subprograms. Need help on applying? Contact vExpert Pro Laurens van Duijn to mentor your application.
