His primary focus is on the strategic planning and rapid application development of the next generation of virtualization solutions. With more than 14 years of experience in management and information technology, Thomas has a broad background and holds key industry certifications and recognition from VMware, Microsoft and Citrix. He also shares his knowledge with the community, speaking at industry events, posting on community forums and serving as a moderator for various groups, including the VMware Communities. His past speaking engagements include Foedus World 2007; VMware Beyond Boundaries 2006 – 2008, Asia Pacific; VMWorld 2006 – 2009, U.S. and Europe; and VMware User Groups across NA/EMEA/Asia-Pacific.