The Very Important Parallels Professional (VIPP) Program

Alex Cooper is an experienced EUC Architect with over 25 years of successful EUC project implementations throughout Europe, in different industries. He is a certified instructor and trainer for key EUC vendors, with high scoring feedback from training classes.

Andy Milford is the CEO and Founder of RDPSoft, a Parallels VIPP, and a 7x Microsoft MVP in the Enterprise Mobility / Remote Desktop Services area. His company, RDPSoft, is dedicated to producing affordable tools that make monitoring and managing RDS and other EUC environments much easier for admins. He is also a published author in the area of how to properly secure Remote Desktop environments, and runs a YouTube channel, RDPHard, featuring videos on how to fix and optimize RDS environments. Prior to starting RDPSoft, Andy was the CEO and Founder of Dorian Software, a log management company acquired by Ipswitch in late 2009.

Barry Browne is a seasoned expert in the End User Computing (EUC) and cloud technology space. With over 25 years in IT, Barry is committed to advancing secure, flexible, and efficient computing environments that meet the evolving needs of businesses in today’s dynamic tech landscape.

Barry is committed to the IT community. He is a VMware vExpert, IGEL VIP, IGEL Insider, VMWare Tanzu Vanguard, VMUG and CUGC leader.

I'm a passionate modern workplace and graphics remoting expert, end-user experience analyst, speaker and author. In my role as a technical evangelist, principal consultant and software designer I work with customers and partners across Europe and North America. My EUC Score toolset introduces user-centric quality criteria, scientific benchmarking methods and telemetry data analytics to the digital workplace market.

Carl Webster has had a long career in the IT industry. He has built an unsurpassed reputation in giving-back to the end user community, particularly with his documentation scripts. He is now retired but still spends time working on documentation scripts for Parallels RAS as well as volunteering for Lions International.

Trond Eirik Håvarstein (aka Eric) is a Senior Consultant specializing in Citrix and Microsoft technologies. With great passion for virtualization, he offers the virtualization solutions best suited for the user's needs. As an author, blogger, and speaker, Eric has grown a reputation for insight Worldwide.

Esther works as a Sr. Solutions Architect and DevOps Engineer at cognition IT. She designs & implements Cloud solutions and helps customers with their IT process automation. In this role, Esther has been awarded as a Microsoft MVP and Citrix Technology Professional (CTP). Over the years, she has become a respected professional in the DevOps and EUC community, presenting at international events like the Workplace Ninja Summit and ExpertsLive.

Guy is a near 30-year veteran of the EUC world and is known for his PowerShell abilities (with development experience spanning 5 decades), troubleshooting and dad jokes.

He currently runs his own company providing specialist development and consultancy services predominantly to software vendor clients.

Julian is an IT Architect with 14 years of expertise in designing and implementing enterprise-wide IT architecture solutions that improve system performance, reduce downtime and align with the needed business goals. Skilled in researching and evaluating new technologies and tools to drive the innovation and improve system reliability. With a profound understanding of Azure services, he is specialized in creating cost-effective and automated cloud infrastructure. His focus is on Virtual Desktop infrastructure with the secure delivery of business applications.

Kristin has worked for over 20 years in tech in various roles (System Admin, Project Manager, and Consultant) for small to medium sized businesses. She founded RDS Gurus in 2010.

She was a Microsoft MVP for Enterprise Mobility / Remote Desktop Services for 14 years and is also a Parallels VIPP since 2016.

Leee Jeffries is an IT professional with over 15 years of experience in the IT industry. Leee's main focus is on End User Computing (EUC) with a good amount of experience in performance testing EUC environments. He works with large and small organizations across the IT industry. Leee is keen on exercise and likes competing in triathlons, obstacle races and running. You will see him around at EUC Forum events and other conferences, he enjoys being involved in community events.

Mark Vincent brings over 20 years of IT leadership experience and excels in strategic direction and innovative solutions. Mark has held key roles in various companies and holds a degree from UC San Diego.

Patrick Coble is a Citrix CTP, Omnissa Tech Insider, Nerdio NVP, Parallels VIPP, and Nerd who has worked in IT for over 27 years with 10 years as a customer, 9 years as a Partner, and now 8 years working at VDISEC providing security, deployment, and architecture services. He is passionate about presenting information on INFOSEC and EUC topics, doing Penetration tests to break into companies, and training people on cyber security and privacy. He is a board member of the World of EUC group, which brings EUC in-person and virtual EUC events to everyone worldwide. @VDIHacker

Hello everyone, my name is Ray Davis. I am 41 years old and married to a beautiful woman who supports my hobbies and helps me be successful in life. I am a faith-based man and rely heavily on that in my life. I have a beautiful grandson who keeps me on my toes. I have been working in the IT industry since 2001. Overall, I have been in the EUC world for 15 years and have 17 years of experience in implementing/architecting and managing enterprise-scale Citrix Virtual App and Desktop /VMware Infrastructure/Server infrastructure migrations/AD migrations and expert advice. I started doing computer repair, then moved into supporting desktops in an enterprise environment. One of the many things I assisted with was the Citrix program network neighborhood on computers and thin clients many years ago.

The concept was very intriguing, and I became more interested in how Citrix worked. I started to investigate and build home labs around this. During that time, it opened an opportunity to create a VMware cluster and install Citrix presentation 4.5 Farm. I only had one chance to make sure this was successful. In the end, it was successful. Many doors started to open around the EUC world for me, and I have been doing it ever since. I have learned a lot along the way, and I continue to learn every day. I started working to help companies tune their environment, assist in upgrades, and educate onsite Citrix admins. It’s been an exciting time in my life. I hope to provide a working guide of fundamental day-to-day knowledge. I strive to help others outside my regular job routine in their journey within Information Technology and life. I am always hungry, looking to excel in whatever is in front of me. As you know, things change very fast, which can be challenging to grasp. I try to be my best based on God-given abilities that fit within the realm. I believe in treating people with respect no matter what. I try to lead by example and value my family above others. I have a fantastic family that supports my career and my outside community efforts, as well as some mentors I currently work with that help me continue to grow to the next levels. I am a blessed man, and I am very thankful for the opportunities that were given to me in my life.

Remko Weijnen is a Staff Engineer at Cloudhouse with over 20 years of experience in IT, specializing in application and desktop delivery, software development, and security. With a developer's foundation and a focus on solving complex IT challenges, Remko is recognized as a respected expert and innovator within the tech community.

He is an active contributor to the international EUC community, frequently presenting at industry events. Remko is also a co-founder of the Dutch Citrix User Group, supporting collaboration and knowledge exchange.

With 20 years of experience in the EUC field, Roger has worked for major MSPs across Switzerland. Now the owner of his own company, he focuses on consulting for MSPs and helping small and medium-sized businesses find modern, well-suited IT solutions. Passionate about the EUC community, he participates in events like SwissEUC and E2EVC, valuing the exchange with international colleagues. Beyond his professional life, he seeks challenges in endurance sports and embraces the mountain lifestyle, living in a scenic Swiss alpine Region with his wife and children.

Ryan Mangan is a recognized technologist specializing in End-User Computing (EUC), AI, cloud solutions, and cost optimization. As CEO of EfficientEther Ltd, he focuses on developing AI-driven IT solutions and cloud cost management tools. Previously, he founded and led Systech IT Solutions, supporting businesses with managed services, and has built other successful companies. A Microsoft MVP and Chartered Fellow of the British Computer Society (FBCS CITP), Ryan has contributed to the industry through research, writing, and public speaking. He is the author of both editions of Mastering Azure Virtual Desktop, a widely referenced book, and has published articles in Computer Weekly and BCS IT Now. A regular speaker at industry events, he shares insights on AI, cloud technology, and EUC. His blog, democratising-clouds.com, explores emerging trends in IT. Connect with Ryan on LinkedIn for speaking engagements or collaborations.

Ryan Ververs-Bijkerk is a self-employed Technologist at GO-INIT, focused on EUC at the development level. Ryan's top priority for customers centers around user experience in centralized desktop environments. With his developer skills and agile mindset, Ryan is capable of quickly understanding and addressing his customers' needs. Ryan is a bit lazy - but in a good way, because he is all about automation of repeating tasks to save his customers time and effort. Community is very important for Ryan as he is an active blogger and has published multiple tools. Ryan is also a member of the Remote Display Analyzer team and TeamRGE. Ryan currently holds the status of Parallels VIPP, Citrix Technology Professional (CTP), NVIDIA vGPU Community Advisor (NGCA), and VMware vExpert, and has been awarded several times as a Microsoft MVP.

Samuel Legrand is the EMEA Field CTO at ControlUp, bringing extensive experience in designing, implementing, and optimizing End-User Computing (EUC) solutions with a strong focus on simplicity and efficiency. Passionate about technology and community engagement, he actively shares his insights, challenges, and solutions through his blog, Twitter, and industry events. With a deep understanding of EUC, virtualization, and performance monitoring, Samuel helps organizations enhance their digital workspace strategies. His expertise and hands-on approach make him a trusted advisor in the field, driving innovation while keeping solutions practical and effective.

Silvio Di Benedetto is co-owner of Inside Technologies and is aMicrosoft MVP for the Cloud and Datacenter Management category. He is part of several preview programs, such as the Microsoft Azure Advisor, as well as collaborating with various product teams such as Windows Admin Center, Azure Local, Microsoft Defender, Windows Server, Microsoft Intune, Parallels and many others, all to help companies to innovate and introduce new management methods that increase ROI.

Thomas has worked in the IT industry for more than 20 years, with the biggest technology consulting companies in the world. Since 2013, he has worked at Login Consultants Germany, taking the role as Senior IT Architect and Managing Consultant as part of the management team. He shares his knowledge with the worldwide community via presentations on events, social media and old school printed media. In addition to his daily job, he writes books, whitepapers and articles for the German IT-Administrator Magazine. Thomas has been also awarded as Citrix Technology Professional (CTP) since October 2009 and LoginVSI Technology Advocate since 2018.

Thomas Poppelgaard is the CEO and Technology Architect at Poppelgaard.com. He has been recognized with multiple prestigious awards, including the Microsoft MVP in Windows 365/AVD and Azure/AI, as well as distinctions as an NVIDIA Enterprise Platform Advisor, Citrix Technology Professional, and VMware vExpert.

In his role, Thomas specializes in consulting with businesses on virtualization, graphical computing, and AI solutions, helping them to integrate and leverage emerging technologies. He works closely with clients to support their digital transformation and adoption of cutting-edge innovations.

Additionally, Thomas is a sought-after speaker and has presented at numerous high-profile events, including AI Day, Autodesk University, NVIDIA GTC, HPE Discover, E2EVC, and various EUC (End-User Computing) community gatherings.