Episode #13 – Conversation with Trey Baumgardner, ControlUp
08/20/24 • 37 min
Join us for Episode #13 of ControlUp Community Radio, where host Douglas Brown talks with Trey Baumgardner, Enterprise Relationship Manager at ControlUp. With a rich history that spans roles at Citrix, AppSense, and IGEL, Trey has navigated the tech landscape remarkably, transitioning from technical roles to sales easily. In this episode, Trey shares his journey from his early days at Citrix to his current role at ControlUp, offering insights into the industry. This episode is filled with Trey's unique perspectives and experiences, making it a must-listen for anyone interested in tech sales, customer relationships, and the evolving landscape of ControlUp and DEX! l
This podcast focuses on the following key topics:
- Trey's transition from a technical role at Citrix to sales and how it shaped his career.
- Why Trey chose to join ControlUp and what excites him about the company.
- Trey's favorite customer stories since joining ControlUp.
- The importance of a channel-led, partner-first strategy in driving business success.
- How Trey explains DEX to his kids and its broader significance.
- Understanding ControlUp's Platform License and its appeal to customers.
- Insights into the path for ControlUp over the next three years and how it can scale dramatically.
- The value of community and why it matters to both Trey and ControlUp.
- Much More!
Learn more:
About Trey Baumgardner
Trey Baumgardner has enjoyed being a member of the global EUC community for both virtual and physical environments for over 20 years. He is based in Texas and is a salesperson for ControlUp software. He is passionate about teaching and learning. In his free time, he hangs out with his fantastic wife and their beautiful family.
- Follow Trey on LinkedIn
About Douglas A. Brown
Douglas Brown is the VP of Community at ControlUp, where he plays a pivotal role in invigorating the company's customer and partner base. His responsibilities include cultivating and expanding the ControlUp Community.
As VP of Community at IGEL, Douglas Brown grew their community to 9,000 members with 330,000 messages, led the VIP Program with 45 experts, managed Technical Publications, and was the Global Technology Evangelist.
With 25+ years in virtualization and cloud computing, Doug Brown founded DABCC, Inc., a pioneering and top-visited EUC website.
Doug was honored as Citrix's SE of the Year in 2002, received the Microsoft MVP award from 2005 to 2016, and earned the Citrix CTP and VMware vEXPERT titles. A regular speaker at industry events, he has been an active author for two decades.
Mr. Brown was awarded a US Patent relating to "social content management," US#8903912.
Mr. Brown hosted the #1-rated EUC podcast show, DABCC Radio.
Join us for Episode #13 of ControlUp Community Radio, where host Douglas Brown talks with Trey Baumgardner, Enterprise Relationship Manager at ControlUp. With a rich history that spans roles at Citrix, AppSense, and IGEL, Trey has navigated the tech landscape remarkably, transitioning from technical roles to sales easily. In this episode, Trey shares his journey from his early days at Citrix to his current role at ControlUp, offering insights into the industry. This episode is filled with Trey's unique perspectives and experiences, making it a must-listen for anyone interested in tech sales, customer relationships, and the evolving landscape of ControlUp and DEX! l
This podcast focuses on the following key topics:
- Trey's transition from a technical role at Citrix to sales and how it shaped his career.
- Why Trey chose to join ControlUp and what excites him about the company.
- Trey's favorite customer stories since joining ControlUp.
- The importance of a channel-led, partner-first strategy in driving business success.
- How Trey explains DEX to his kids and its broader significance.
- Understanding ControlUp's Platform License and its appeal to customers.
- Insights into the path for ControlUp over the next three years and how it can scale dramatically.
- The value of community and why it matters to both Trey and ControlUp.
- Much More!
Learn more:
About Trey Baumgardner
Trey Baumgardner has enjoyed being a member of the global EUC community for both virtual and physical environments for over 20 years. He is based in Texas and is a salesperson for ControlUp software. He is passionate about teaching and learning. In his free time, he hangs out with his fantastic wife and their beautiful family.
- Follow Trey on LinkedIn
About Douglas A. Brown
Douglas Brown is the VP of Community at ControlUp, where he plays a pivotal role in invigorating the company's customer and partner base. His responsibilities include cultivating and expanding the ControlUp Community.
As VP of Community at IGEL, Douglas Brown grew their community to 9,000 members with 330,000 messages, led the VIP Program with 45 experts, managed Technical Publications, and was the Global Technology Evangelist.
With 25+ years in virtualization and cloud computing, Doug Brown founded DABCC, Inc., a pioneering and top-visited EUC website.
Doug was honored as Citrix's SE of the Year in 2002, received the Microsoft MVP award from 2005 to 2016, and earned the Citrix CTP and VMware vEXPERT titles. A regular speaker at industry events, he has been an active author for two decades.
Mr. Brown was awarded a US Patent relating to "social content management," US#8903912.
Mr. Brown hosted the #1-rated EUC podcast show, DABCC Radio.
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Episode #12 – Conversation with Niels Kok, Microsoft MVP
Join us for Episode #12 of ControlUp Community Radio, where host Douglas Brown sits down with Niels Kok, a Microsoft MVP with over 12 years of experience in Microsoft Cloud solutions. In this episode, Niels shares his insights into the evolving IT landscape and how automation fits. As a freelancer, Niels brings a unique perspective and valuable insights on how automation transforms IT and how businesses can effectively adopt Microsoft cloud solutions. His practical experience gives him a deep understanding of organizations' challenges and the innovative solutions that can propel them forward. This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in Microsoft cloud technologies, automation, and the future of enterprise IT.
The discussion focuses on several key topics:
- Common challenges organizations face when adopting Microsoft cloud solutions and how to overcome them.
- How automation has transformed IT and examples of impactful automation implementations.
- The critical role of PowerShell in managing Azure and Microsoft 365 environments.
- The integration of AI into automation and its potential benefits.
- Intune's role in managing enterprise devices and recent updates businesses should know.
- Migration to Windows 11 and advice for a smooth transition.
- The role of DEX in enterprise IT and how Microsoft technologies enhance it.
- Emerging trends in the Microsoft cloud ecosystem that Niels is excited about.
- Advice for IT professionals looking to specialize in Microsoft 365 and Azure.
Learn more:
About Niels Kok
I am Niels Kok, a highly experienced cloud engineer with over 12 years of experience in Microsoft Cloud products. I have a deep understanding of the intricacies of the Microsoft Cloud ecosystem and a proven track record of success in delivering complex cloud solutions. I am an expert in scripting with a strong background in PowerShell, Bicep, and YAML.
My expertise in these technologies allows me to write efficient, scalable, and easily maintainable scripts that automate cloud infrastructure deployments. I am a valuable asset to any organization looking to leverage the power of the Microsoft Cloud to achieve their business goals.
As a freelancer, I am able to work on a flexible schedule and can be quickly and easily integrated into your team. I am also able to work on short-term or long-term projects, making me an ideal choice for organizations with varying workloads.
In conclusion, I am a highly skilled and experienced cloud engineer who can help organizations migrate to the cloud with ease and achieve their business goals through efficient automation.
About Douglas A. Brown
Douglas Brown is the VP of Community at ControlUp, where he plays a pivotal role in invigorating the company's customer and partner base. His responsibilities include cultivating and expanding the ControlUp Community.
Doug was honored as Citrix's SE of the Year in 2002, received the Microsoft MVP award from 2005 to 2016, and earned the Citrix CTP and VMware vEXPERT titles.
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Episode #14 - A Conversation with Benny Tritsch, EUCScore.com
Join us for Episode #14 of ControlUp Community Radio, where host Douglas Brown sits down with the renowned Dr. Bernhard Tritsch, also known as "Benny." As a CTP, MVP, vEXPERT, NGCA, VIPP, and leading expert in virtualization and end-user computing, Benny's insights are exclusive. In this episode, he shares the inspiration behind creating the EUCScore methodology and toolset, offering unique insights into how it benefits the EUC community. With decades of experience, Benny shares his thoughts on the future of EUC, the role of DEX, and the impact of AI and machine learning on the industry. This episode is a must-listen for anyone involved in EUC and IT strategy.
Key discussion points include:
- The inspiration behind the EUCScore methodology and toolset
- How EUCScore supports the broader EUC community
- Key factors in evaluating an EUC solution
- What sets EUCScore apart from other benchmarking tools
- Recent updates to the EUCScore toolset
- Ensuring accuracy and reliability in benchmarking
- DEX's role in EUC and key metrics to focus on
- The future of AI and machine learning in EUC
- Benny's vision for EUC over the next 5-10 years
Learn more:
About Benny Tritsch
Benny is a technology evangelist, system architect, and market analyst focusing on virtualization solutions based on Microsoft Remote Desktop Services, Azure Virtual Desktop, VMware Horizon, Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops, and Parallels Remote Application Server. I have many years of experience in IT research, Windows system tools development, remote graphics benchmarking, and large-scale end-user computing designs. In September 2015, I started Dr. Tritsch IT Consulting.
Benny holds an equivalent to a PhD in Computer Science (Dr.-Ing.) from Darmstadt Technical University in Germany, an equivalent to a Master of Science in Physics (Dipl.-Phys.) from Freiburg University in Germany, and a Bachelor of Science in Physics from Freiburg University in Germany.
Research institutes I've had the honor and the pleasure to work at: Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems in Freiburg (Germany), Royal Nepal Academy of Science and Technology (RONAST) in Kathmandu (Nepal), European Organization for Nuclear Research (CERN) in Geneva (Switzerland) and Fraunhofer Institute for Computer Graphics in Darmstadt (Germany).
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- Follow Benny on X (Twitter)
About Douglas A. Brown
Douglas Brown is the VP of Community at ControlUp, where he plays a pivotal role in invigorating the company's customer and partner base. His responsibilities include cultivating and expanding the ControlUp Community.
As VP of Community at IGEL, Douglas Brown grew their community to 9,000 members with 330,000 messages, led the VIP Program with 45 experts, managed Technical Publications, and was the Global Technology Evangelist.
With 25+ years in virtualization and cloud computing, Doug Brown founded DABCC, Inc., a pioneering and top-visited EUC website.
Doug was honored as Citrix's SE of the Year in 2002, received the Microsoft MVP award from 2005 to 2016, and earned the Citrix CTP and VMware vEXPERT titles. A regular speaker at industry events, he has been an active author for two decades.
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