Nov 25 2024 41 mins 1
In this episode, we sit down with Arnaud Pain, a French independent consultant and accomplished EUC Architect. Arnaud shares his journey from IBM to becoming a leading enterprise solutions architect with over 20 years of IT consulting experience. He discusses his recognition as a Citrix CTP (2019–2024) and VMware vExpert (2018–2022), along with his expertise in building and utilizing lab environments for innovation and troubleshooting.
Throughout the conversation, Arnaud discusses:
Career Path and Experience
- Starting at IBM and transitioning to independent consulting.
- Leading key projects, such as migrating NetScaler VPX from SDX to ESX.
- Addressing challenges posed by Citrix licensing changes.
Professional Skills and Insights
- The importance of maintaining a lab environment for testing and troubleshooting.
- Emphasizing flexibility and adaptability in the IT profession.
Work-Life Balance
- Balancing a successful IT career with his hobbies of traveling and photography.
- Insights from his recent six-month RV trips around the United States.
Tune in to gain insights from a seasoned expert and learn about practical approaches to complex IT challenges in Citrix, VMware, and beyond.
Connect with Arnaud:
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/arnaudpain/
- Blog: https://arnaudpain.com
- Email: [email protected]
Featured Articles:
- Citrix Provisioning on Windows Server Core
- Citrix VDA Upgrade Service PowerShell Commands
- Deployment Guide for Migrating Citrix VAD to Azure
- Tech Paper on Communication Ports Used by Citrix Technologies
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