Meet Our Guests

Episode 1 - Guest

Owen Reynolds

🚀 End-User Computing | Public Cloud Virtualization | Automation Enthusiast🚀 When I’m not immersed in the world of virtualization and cloud architecture, you’ll find me exploring new destinations with my 4-legged travel buddy named coffee bean 🌎🐾. As a public speaker, I thrive on sharing insights and sparking conversations about cutting-edge tech. And when downtime calls, I’m elbow-deep in DIY projects, turning ideas into reality. Let’s connect and geek out over tech, travel tales, and the joy of building things from scratch! 🛠️🗣️🐶✈️

Episode 2 - Guest

Sam Jacobs

Sam is an accomplished Information Technology professional with expertise in system analysis, application development, integration, deployment, and application/web management across on-premises, cloud, and hybrid environments. Prior to its acquisition by Newtek Business Systems, he was the Director of Technology at IPM, the longest standing Citrix Platinum Partner on the East Coast. Sam is a Citrix NetScaler, StoreFront, and Web Interface customization and integration expert. He holds Citrix CCP-N, CC-ShareFile, and Microsoft MCP-Azure certifications, and is a frequent contributor to the CUGC CTP blog. He has presented advanced customization sessions at BriForum and has led breakout sessions at Citrix Synergy on NetScaler and StoreFront customizations and integration. He is one of the top Citrix Support Forum contributors and has earned industry praise for the tools he has developed to make NetScaler, StoreFront, and Web Interface easier to manage for administrators and more intuitive for end users. Sam became a Citrix Technology Professional (CTP) in 2015.

Episode 3 - Guest

Richard Faulkner

Richard has been a fervent supporter of End-User Computing for over two decades, primarily working on the reseller side, which enabled him to adopt new technologies early. Currently a Solutions Architect at Ferroque Systems based in Chattanooga, TN, he thrives on sharing his knowledge about technology and assisting IT staff in optimizing digital workspaces for employees. Originally from New York City, Rich has lived across the US and served as a Nuclear Engineer in the US Navy on submarines before transitioning to an IT career.

Episode 4 - Guest

Chris Chinault

Chris Chinault is a seasoned Cloud Architect and Engineer with over 25 years of experience driving digital transformations across cloud and on-premise environments. Initially on a path toward physical therapy as a career, Chris made a pivotal decision to shift his focus to technology, where he quickly found his passion. His career has since spanned roles in help desk support, hardware, networking, and engineering, leading to his expertise in enterprise-level solutions. Certified as an MCSE and Cloud Architect, Chris has played a critical role in delivering scalable, secure solutions for complex environments, particularly within government cloud deployments requiring FedRAMP authorization. Chris’s solutions architecture approach centers on understanding client needs and translating technical concepts into actionable strategies for non-technical stakeholders. He has witnessed the evolution of the industry from product-specific knowledge to holistic, client-centered design. Outside of work, Chris enjoys traveling, music, and cooking.

Episode 5 - Guest

Juliano Reckziegel

🌐 Founder of Genius Consulting | 🛠️ NetScaler Master Juliano Reckziegel grew up in the south of Brazil and studied Computer Science at a local university. 🎓 After graduating in 2006, he moved to New Zealand to learn English for about a year. 🌏 In 2007, he returned to Brazil and started working in consulting at a small IBM partner in São Paulo, specializing in IBM UNIX AIX and storage devices. In 2011, Juliano joined Citrix Brazil as a Staff Consultant, and in 2015, he moved to the United States to work for Citrix USA, where he became one of the main NetScaler architects for the Americas. 🚀 In 2024, Juliano pursued his dream and launched Genius Consulting, a specialized NetScaler consulting business. 🌟

• 🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/julianoreckziegel/
• 🌐 Genius Consulting Website: https://geniusconsulting.net
• 📊 Free Micro-Assessment: https://geniusconsulting.net/micro-assessment/
• 💼 Genius Consulting LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/genius-consulting-group
• 📧 Contact Email: contact@geniusconsulting.net
• 📅 Book an Appointment: https://calendly.com/genius-consulting/30min
• 📄 Lessons from the Field: Active-Active Connection Proxy NetScaler GSLB: https://geniusconsulting.net/lessons-from-the-field-active-active-connection-proxy-netscaler-gslb/

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