Matt Heldstab

About Matt Heldstab

As an experienced IT professional with a robust background in virtualization, server management, and cybersecurity, I bring a wealth of knowledge and hands-on expertise to every project. My career spans multiple versions and platforms, ensuring that I stay at the forefront of technological advancements.Virtualization and Cloud Technologies:Proficient in VMware Cloud Foundation (5.x and 9.x), VMware vSphere Foundation 9.x, VMware ESX/ESXi (versions 3.0 through 8.0), VMware Aria Operations, VMware VSAN, as well as Desktop Virtualization Technologies.Extensive experience with Omnissa View/Horizon View/Horizon VDI (versions 3.0 through 8.x) and Liquidware Labs Profile Unity, FlexApp and Stratusphere UX.Skilled in Citrix Netscaler Load Balancer MPX and VPX administration for end-user computing applications as well as web applications.Server and Network Administration:Comprehensive knowledge of Microsoft Active Directory, including Group Policy, DNS, DHCP, and site topology.Expertise in managing Microsoft Windows Server environments from 2003 to 2022, and Microsoft SQL Server.Proficient in various Linux distributions including RHEL, OEL, CentOS, and SUSE Linux.Hardware and Infrastructure:Experienced with HP Blade Center with FlexFabric and OneView, Dell PowerEdge R and MX series compute, and Dell VRTX.Skilled in managing HP Proliant BL and DL-series server lines.Cybersecurity:Experienced and Adept at cybersecurity incident response, ensuring robust protection and swift recovery from security breaches.My goal is to leverage my extensive technical skills and experience to drive innovation and efficiency in IT operations. I am passionate about staying updated with the latest industry trends and continuously improving my skill set to provide the best solutions for my organization.

Experience

1. Co-leader - Minneapolis Vmware User Group

   Vmware User Group Vmug

   Feb 2015 — Present · MN, US

   I Co-lead the Minneapolis VMware User Group. A VMUG leader\'s responsibilities include running our quarterly meetings and annual user conferences, acquiring, recruiting and maintaining membership for the chapter via social media and other networking means, recruiting sponsors and customer presentations for meeting content, working with VMware System Engineers to coordinate VMware updates for the user group, and planning other meeting logistics.

Education

• Bemidji State University

  BS, Geographic Information Systems

  1994 — 1996

• Winona State University

  AA, Mass Communications

  1990 — 1993

Skills

• Tcp/Ip
• Troubleshooting
• Vmware
• Hp C7000 Blades
• Systems Engineering
• System Administration
• Virtual Desktop Infrastructure
• Servers
• Vmware Esx
• Novell
• Hp
• Microsoft Sql Server
• Solaris
• Citrix
• Vdi
• Vmware Infrastructure
• Citrix Netscaler
• Application Virtualization
• Tintri Vmstore
• Data Center
• Operating Systems
• Citrix Netscaler
• Vmware Vsphere
• Virtualization
• Systems Analysis
• Computer Hardware
• Vsphere
• Microsoft Exchange
• Storage Area Network (San)
• San
• Computer Science
• Load Balancing
• Active Directory
• Dhcp
• Windows Server
• Storage Area Networks
• Vmware Horizon View
• Dns
• Security