Tom Howarth VCP / vExpert

Current

• Virtualisation Architect at HP
• Virtualisation Architect at Hewlett-Packard
• Owner at PlanetVM

• Owner at TCA-Consulting

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Education

• University of Central Lancashire

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Connections

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Industry

Computer Networking

Tom Howarth VCP / vExpert’s Summary

I am an IT consultant with 15 years experience, currently consulting to Private and Public Sector Companies, I have experience with a number of IT systems but specialise in coupling Microsoft server platforms with Citrix and VMware to provide efficient and reliable solutions that are also cost effective and supportable. My previous customers have included large IT support providers and technology integrators with whom I have earned a reputation for being diligent in solving problems in a timely and cost effective manner.

vEXPERT

Tom Howarth VCP / vExpert’s Specialties:

Subject specialist in Thin Client Technology and Virtualisation.
Technical Architect of Thin Client and Virtualisation solutions
Expert in troubleshooting complex technical issues.
Project Manager.

Tom Howarth VCP / vExpert’s Experience

• Virtualisation Architect

  HP

  (Public Company; HPQ; Information Technology and Services industry)

  January 2009 — Present (11 months)

  Virtualisation Architect an a peice of work for the UK government.

• Virtualisation Architect

  Hewlett-Packard

  (Computer Networking industry)

  2009 — Present (less than a year)

• Owner

  PlanetVM

  (Information Technology and Services industry)

  December 2008 — Present (1 year )

  Virtualisation Blog site and center for News, tips and general informations about Virtualisation, both mahine, application and SBC

• Owner

  TCA-Consulting

  (Privately Held; 11-50 employees; Staffing and Recruiting industry)

  October 2004 — Present (5 years 2 months)

  Conslutant and Architect with Expert knowledge of SBC, virtualisation market spaces,

Tom Howarth VCP / vExpert’s Education

• University of Central Lancashire

  LLb(Hons) , Law , 1992 — 1995

Additional Information

Tom Howarth VCP / vExpert’s Groups:

VMTN, MLPF, Enterprise Architects, The Thin List and Brian Madden, iGeek Systems, virtualization.info Vanguards

•    PartnerPoint - An Online Community of Microsoft Partners
•    virtualization.info Vanguards
•    Trade Professional.Net
•    Microsoft SoftGrid
•    Application Virtualization
•    VMwareGuru
•    Citrix CCEA Club
•    A Solo Business - Solopreneurs And Business Owners
•    VMware Virtual Community
•    VMware Virtualization & Cloud Computing Group
•    VMware Certified Professional (VCP)
•    VMware - Virtualisation Professionals UK Group
•    HM Forces
•    VM People Virtualization & Cloud Group
•    Citrix Virtualization Technology
•    LogiBod - The Logica Alumni
•    Official Microsoft App-V Group (formerly known as Softgrid)
•    VMware VDI
•    Get me in VMware...
•    Virtualisation Management and Security
•    Desktop Virtualization
•    Citrix Application Delivery & End-to-end Virtualization
•    VDI User Group
•    The IT Architect Network
•    Virtualization Consultants
•    SC Cleared IT Specialists
•    Virtualization Solutions
•    The IET Knowledge Network
•    Microsoft's Application Virtualization
•    VMware ThinApp
•    REME Corps Members Past and Present.
•    Virtual Computer
•    VMware Certified Design Consultants
•    Virtualization Architect
•    VMware vExpert
•    VMworld 2009
•    VMTN Community Moderators
•    Xtravirt Virtualization Group
•    Official esXpress Virtual Backup Group
•    Virtualisation Partners Group
•    ThinList
•    Vmware VCDX Certification
•    Orange Tree Open Networkers
•    Orange Tree Australia

Tom Howarth VCP / vExpert’s Honors:

Member of The Institution of Engineering and Technology (MIET)
vEXPERT - Invitation only recognition of Virtualisation Expertise

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