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Here Goes Somethin

The Greek philosopher Heraclitus saidNothing endures but change.” Isaac Asimov, commonly considered the greatest science fiction mind ever, saidIt is change, continuing change, inevitable change, that is the dominant factor in society today.” As a host of the podcast Virtumania, I nonchalantly signify a change in conversation with “Here Goes Nothin’” at the start of every new episode.

Now I’m about to start a new episode in my technical career and life, and although the opportunity is a result of the “Virtumania” I am (we are all) a part of, it is definitely not an lackadaisical new start.

I am excited to say “Here Goes Somethin’ !” to a great new opportunity with Veeam Software.

Veeam Senior Systems Engineer Southeast

On Monday April 26, 2010 I start as a Senior Systems Engineer for Veeam in the Southeast U.S. Region. I’ll be joining

David Sile’s team of world wide engineers responsible for partner training, customer proof of concepts, product pre sales and support, and spreading overall Veeam evangelism.

I’ve been fortunate to get to know David, Doug, and many of the Veeam team at conferences and events over the past few years, and I couldn’t be more enthusiastic about getting to work for and with such a great company, such great engineers, and a great group of people.

I believe there is big things in the future ahead at Veeam Software, and I’m appreciative to get the chance to become a part of their success.

Thanks for everything

It was not an easy choice to decide to leave my team and friends at Softchoice Optimus Solutions. I have laughed with and learned from a great group there. We all know we spend more time with our co workers than any one else during the day, and this is sincerely a bittersweet change for me. Knowing that I am leaving a Veeam Gold Partner that I will now get to support in my territory made the decision a little easier, believe it or not. I will stay in touch.

Hello Veeam Partners and customers in the Southeast!

I can’t wait to get to know all of the great partners and customers (both current and future) in the territory. Let me know who and where you are!

How does this impact VM /ETC and Virtumania?

It doesn’t from my perspective! Veeam is encouraging me to keep my personal activities independent and I’m thankful for that. Although it has not been officially discussed, maybe I’ll contribute posts to VeeamMeUp.com from time to time when inspired. – frankly I’m not sure if that’s an option or not. Maybe I’ll start my own separate Veeam centric blog. The point is that this blog and my podcast will remain as independent as possible.

Like my co host Marc Farley (3PAR), on the Virtumania Podcast I’ll continue to talk about virtualization from the operational perspective. I expect to still be in data centers helping with different virtual infrastructure solutions on a regular basis. I’ll have plenty of inspiration!

Here Goes Something’

So, like so many others already in 2010, I’m announcing a change. If you ask me it’s hardly nothin’. :)

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  • http://boche.net/blog/ Jason Boche

    Wow big news Rich! Congratulations on the move and enjoy your success with Veeam!

  • http://professionalvmware.com professionalvmware

    Congrats!

  • http://professionalvmware.com professionalvmware

    Congrats!

  • http://vmetc.com rbrambley

    Jason, Cody,

    Thanks Guys

  • http://storagenerve.com storagenerve

    Congratulations Mr. Rich!!!!! Great news….

  • http://blog.scottlowe.org Scott Lowe

    Congratulations, Rich! The transition from reseller to vendor can be tricky at times (as I know all too well!), but I'm sure you will do well. Best of luck in your new position and congratulations to the Veeam Teeam for landing such a great resource.

  • http://www.vwade.com Wade Holmes

    Ha, a blogger that didn't join EMC or VMware. Amazing! :-) Congratulations.

  • http://technodrone.blogspot.com/ Maish

    Congratulations on the move Rich. I wish you the best of success in your new position

  • http://www.yellow-bricks.com duncan

    Congrats Rich, well deserved!

  • http://vmetc.com rbrambley

    Duncan, Maish, Wade, Scott, Devang,

    Thanks. I really apppreciate it.

  • http://seanclark.us vseanclark

    Awesome move, Rich! There is no sexier company in V12N land at the moment. Good things are ahead for both you and Veeam.

  • http://www.VMDoug.com vmdoug

    We're thrilled to have you on board Rich! Of course you can contribute to VeeamMeUp, we'd be honored! Of course I guess this means that Veeam employees are no longer eligible for the quarterly UGH awards…

  • Brian Atkinson

    Congratulations Rich!

  • Brian Atkinson

    Congratulations Rich!

  • http://vmetc.com rbrambley

    Thanks Brian

    Rich

  • http://vmetc.com rbrambley

    Thanks Brian

    Rich

  • http://vmetc.com rbrambley

    Doug,

    Thanks,

    The UGH awards aren't so quarterly any more. I let that slip a couple
    quaters didn't I?

  • http://vmetc.com rbrambley

    Doug,

    Thanks,

    The UGH awards aren't so quarterly any more. I let that slip a couple
    quaters didn't I?

  • http://vmetc.com rbrambley

    Was that a cat call (whistle) you just gave Veeam?

    Thanks Sean!

  • http://vmetc.com rbrambley

    Was that a cat call (whistle) you just gave Veeam?

    Thanks Sean!

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