I’m pleased to announce that I will be delivering a 1-hour break-out session with Deji Akomolafe, Staff Solutions Architect at VMware and Matt Liebowitz, Staff Architect at VMware, at VMware VMworld 2020 on September 29th – October 1st, 2020. About VMware VMworld VMworld is a global conference for virtualization and cloud computing, hosted by … Continue reading "I’m speaking at VMware VMworld 2020"
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I’m a Subject Matter Expert in seven Microsoft Ignite 2020 Ask the Experts sessions
I’m honored to be invited to Microsoft Ignite 2020 as a Subject Matter Expert (SME). I’ll be on call for six Ask the Experts sessions: ATE-DB168A Ask the Expert: Azure Active Directory: our vision and roadmap to help you secure remote access and boost employee productivity September 22nd 2020, 12:15PM – 12:45PM PDTSeptember 22nd 2020, … Continue reading "I’m a Subject Matter Expert in seven Microsoft Ignite 2020 Ask the Experts sessions"
I’ve joined the Semperis Hybrid Identity Protection Podcast
The 2020 Hybrid Identity Protection Conference (HIPConf) was originally planned for April 2020. As New York and other cities around the globe helped us combat the COVID-19 pandemic, this was not a good time to gather and discuss our topics in person. However, organizations worldwide need our guidance more than ever. Cyber crime evolves through … Continue reading "I’ve joined the Semperis Hybrid Identity Protection Podcast"
I’m hosting a webinar with Netwrix on Three approaches for migrating to the cloud
On July 30th, 2020, I’ll present an 1-hour webinar with Netwrix. Together with Russell McDermott I’ll discuss the three approaches to cloud migration. Three Approaches to Cloud Migration Thursday July 30th, 2020, 2PM BST / 3PM CEST This is a topic that is near to my heart, as I see many organization struggle with … Continue reading "I’m hosting a webinar with Netwrix on Three approaches for migrating to the cloud"
A new job at NeoNomads!
It's time for a little personal update on what's happening, it's been a while since I've blogged. I wanted to write and post this for myself, but it might be interesting for others. It was a period of heavy soul-searching and job hunting, eventually leading me to join a new consulting company named NeoNomads as … Continue reading "A new job at NeoNomads!"
14 years of The Things that are Better Left Unspoken
Today marks the 14th anniversary of the first blog post on this blog, titled The Things That Are Better Left Unspoken. Fourteen years ago, in June, 2006, I posted the first blog post here. Since June 23, 2006, this blog has featured 1,170 more blogposts and draws the attention of 20,000 pairs of eyeballs daily. … Continue reading "14 years of The Things that are Better Left Unspoken"
Twenty Years in IT
Exactly twenty years ago, on May 15th 2000, I started working at Operator Groep Delft. While they weren’t my first employer, it was my first employer in IT. In the past twenty years I’ve developed my skills and have grown a career. It wasn’t a straight line though, and it sure was a bumpy ride! … Continue reading "Twenty Years in IT"
I’m presenting three webinars with Netwrix focusing again on the best recipes from the AD Administration Cookbook
On April 22nd, 28th and 30th, 2020, I’ll present three 1-hour webinars with Netwrix. Tune in to get the best in Active Directory security, Hybrid Identity and Azure AD Hardening demonstrated from me and Netwrix’ Jeff Melnick! About the webinars I feel webinars are a great way to show people the potential of technology. … Continue reading "I’m presenting three webinars with Netwrix focusing again on the best recipes from the AD Administration Cookbook"
I’m awarded VMworld 2019 Distinguished Speaker
This morning, I received an e-mail message from Maryam Scoble: VMworld 2019 Distinguished Speaker Dear Sander, Congratulations on being named a VMworld 2019 Distinguished Speaker. This new program recognizes the hard work of VMworld speakers who maintain a survey score of 4.2 or higher, speaking at sessions with 150 attendees or more over … Continue reading "I’m awarded VMworld 2019 Distinguished Speaker"
Mentoring, the step I needed in my career
As a consultant, trainer, blogger and author, I feel it’s my responsibility to help people who are ambitious like I am. It’s mutually beneficial to help people to achieve more, as it helps me identify the steps I didn’t take, the shortcuts I took, the views I lacked and any privileges I enjoyed. At a … Continue reading "Mentoring, the step I needed in my career"