vExpert 2020 Second Half are now open

I am very happy to be part of the vExpert Program, I'm vExpert for fourth year in a row. Proud to be part of this great group also for this year and the chance to be in touch with top experts of the field will be helpful for sharing and improving the experience. 

Also, I had the great pleasure that I was accepted to be part the vExpert PRO program first time. Another thing to be proud.

The vExpert program is designed to aid success and help amplify your external brands and channels, focused on a specific VMware technology.  They also focusing on improving your relationship with the VMware Business Unit, so I can make a direct impact on the technology. The program is not focused on certifications or how much you know about the technology. 

If you wish to apply for vExpert, the applications are open:



https://blogs.vmware.com/vexpert/2020/05/31/vexpert-applications-are-open-dont-miss-out/

I recommend you enter the plan for many reasons such as motivation, pride, knowledge and an enormous desire to continue learning but above all to continue growing as a community.

vExpert Program Benefits

Here’s is list of some of the benefits for receiving the award.

• Networking with 2,000 vExperts / Information Sharing
• Knowledge Expansion on VMware & Partner Technology
• Opportunity to apply for vExpert BU Lead Subprograms (see below)
• Possible Job Opportunities
• Direct Access to VMware Business Units via Subprograms
• Blog Traffic Boost through Advocacy, @vExpert, @VMware, VMware Launch & Announcement Campaigns
• 1 Year VMware Licenses for Home Labs for almost all Products & Some Partner Products
• Private VMware & VMware Partner Sessions
• Gifts from VMware and VMware Partners
• vExpert Celebration Parties at both VMworld US and VMworld Europe with VMware CEO, Pat Gelsinger
• VMware Advocacy Platform Invite (share your content to thousands of vExperts & VMware employees who amplify your content via their social channels)
• Private Slack Channels for vExpert and the BU Lead Subprograms

The process to apply is easy, twice per calendar year we open applications for a period of 30 days. Once the 30 days are over we close the applications and start voting which takes 30 to 45 days. Applications open for each calendar year in November / December and results are announced in February. We open applications again which we refer to 2nd half applications in June with an August announcement. Every vExpert, VCDX as well as any new applicants must apply at least once per year. 

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