In this episode, we sit down with Arnaud Pain, a French independent consultant and accomplished EUC Architect. Arnaud shares his journey from IBM to becoming a leading enterprise solutions architect with over 20 years of IT consulting experience. He discusses his recognition as a Citrix CTP (2019–2024) and VMware vExpert (2018–2022), along with his expertise in building and utilizing lab environments for innovation and troubleshooting.
Throughout the conversation, Arnaud discusses:
Career Path and Experience
Starting at IBM and transitioning to independent consulting.
Leading key projects, such as migrating NetScaler VPX from SDX to ESX.
Addressing challenges posed by Citrix licensing changes.
Professional Skills and Insights
The importance of maintaining a lab environment for testing and troubleshooting.
Emphasizing flexibility and adaptability in the IT profession.
Work-Life Balance
Balancing a successful IT career with his hobbies of traveling and photography.
Insights from his recent six-month RV trips around the United States.
Tune in to gain insights from a seasoned expert and learn about practical approaches to complex IT challenges in Citrix, VMware, and beyond.