It will be be another great edition with many interesting presentations, and of course our ITQ’ers will also share their knowledge with you! (See all information about our sessions below.)
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This ITQ'ers will give a session during the VMUGNL UserCon 2024
In this session Davy will take you on a lightning speed journey into Kubernetes and how to take control as a vSphere administrator by enabling vSphere with Tanzu. You will be presented basic configuration settings and some real-life handouts to make you more confident when your customer comes to you with the Kubernetes question.
Aria Operations empowers your team to proactively identify and address issues before they impact your business, transforming your IT infrastructure into a well-oiled, agile machine. Elevate your operational excellence with Aria Operations – where innovation meets efficiency, and IT becomes a strategic asset for your organization. But how to really start using it? That is the question I’m being asked often. Let’s find the answer together on session with Dirk-Jan Alken and Kate Rychlik (Senior MultiCloud Management Specialist Solution Architect) showing the Aria Operations capabilities.
Elevate your virtual desktop game to new heights! Imagine crafting your Horizon Golden Image effortlessly, with automated precision that defies limits. But wait, there’s more! Lets find out with our own ITQ'ers: Edwin de Bruin and Rob de Graaf (Virtualization Consultant). Dive into the future with an automated LoginVSI User Acceptance Test, seamlessly visualized through the power of the TIG stack. Unleash unparalleled speed, consistency, and performance insights. No more manual headaches—just a symphony of automation orchestrating a seamless user experience. It’s not just innovation; it’s a revolution in virtual desktop excellence. Ready to automate, validate, and visualize success? Your Horizon experience is about to transcend expectations!
In this session, Johan van Amersfoort will share the lessons learned of his 7-year journey to build a homelabs to run AI workloads. What worked? What didn’t? Do you always need to invest in GPUs? Can you build it cost-effective? He will share interesting insights and show demos!
In this short lightning talk, I will talk about what high-availability options there are in Kubernetes, Tanzu, and in the cloud-native applications that run on top. You will gain an understanding of the different concepts that are involved, and how they are different between classic datacenter and cloud-native architecture. Finally, I will also show how cloud-native requires a new way of thinking about data, app availability, backup and restore, and redundancy.
The NSX Distributed firewall is the most use product to perform micro segmentation in virtualized environments. Its in-kernel, policy based firewall help to secure the traffic at the vNic level of every virtual machine in vSphere. But before you can define the firewall rules or security policies for you application you need to know which network traffic needs to be allowed or denied. What is currently the best way to find the network flows that make up you application landscape? At the moment VMware has multiple products available for this task, Aria operations for logs, Aria operations for Network and NSX Intelligence. Each have different option, advantages and installation options. In this session I will show you how they are working, how to install and use them.
In this session, Jeffrey will explain the basics of AI, the risks of using public AI services, the added value of VMware Private AI Foundation, and will introduce the world to Project COBIE, the newest member of the ITQ family. A must-see session for anyone who would like to kickstart their own Private AI Journey!
Are you ready to take your VMware skills to the next level? Join our session at the Dutch VMUG, where Jesper Alberts and Erik Verbruggen (Technologist at ITQ) demystify the path to becoming a VMware Certified Design Expert (VCDX). This dynamic and interactive session will provide you with actionable insights and practical tips from two VCDX’s. Navigating the VCDX Journey - Understand the step-by-step process from application to defense and gain insights into what the panel is looking for. Creating the deliverables - Learn how to craft a design that not only meets technical requirements but also addresses business needs. We’ll cover design considerations, documentation essentials, and how to present your solution effectively. Effective Communication - Explore the art of articulating your design decisions clearly and confidently during the defense. Communication skills are crucial, and we’ll share strategies to ensure you shine in the spotlight. See you there as we unravel the secrets of VCDX success together!
The session is intended as a panel discussion among community folks with different backgrounds and perspectives on the VMware community. Dennis Mertens is hosting this panel discussion as a starter in the vCommunity. Richard van Dantzig (IT Consultant) is sharing his experience in the vCommunity from a partner perspective, especially with all the changes happening with the Broadcom acquisition. Wouter Kursten is sharing his experience as vExpert PRO and how he contributes to a vCommunity from a vendor perspective and Vladimir Velikov (Staff engineer at VMware by Broadcom) is going to share what engineers can bring to the table (in the form of deep dives) and what they can take back from the community/customers into the innovation cycle of ideas/product development (with examples of stuff being productized).
Voor mijn Master’s in Cyber Security heb ik onderzoek gedaan naar de effectiviteit van microsegmentatie. Van onbeveiligd, naar VLAN scheiding, naar applicatiescheiding, tiers, tot volledige microsegmentatie. Hierbij laat ik grafisch zien hoe een infectie, van bijvoorbeeld ransomware, zich door het datacenter beweegt met elk van de verschillende firewall configuraties.
As a youngster I was really proud owning a Philips MSXII computer with a color monitor and 3,5″ floppy. Imagine! Back then I was totally amazed by the possibilities, they seemed endless. Today it is a very different landscape but I am still amazed by where technology brought us and the endless possibilities it presents. That is why I am proud to be working as a consultant in technology. I love to share my knowledge and get customers aboard with my positive approach. No matter the project ahead. For many years now I have been helping customers with their infrastructure and virtualization projects. Last years with a strong focus on the SDDC and VMware Cloud Foundation portfolio. Looking to the future I realized there is a growing demand for anything under the umbrella of cloudnative. That is why lately I have developed a strong focus on cloudnative with a special interest in VMware Tanzu and Kubernetes. Together with ITQ I love to help customers to get ready for their journey into the future.
I’ve been working in IT for over 20 years now. The last couple of years my main focus has been End User Computing and loving it! I will always try to find the best solution possible, keep an open and no nonsense mindset and getting things done. The biggest lesson I learned? In the end it is not about technology, it’s all about the end user experience. Let’s use technology to create the best user experience possible!
Johan van Amersfoort is Chief Evangelist & AI Lead at ITQ, and a passionate technologist with a strong foundation in designing and building infrastructures. As his career progressed, Johan’s focus naturally expanded into the worlds of Artificial Intelligence, MLOps, AIOps and Cloud Native platforms — areas where innovation meets real business value.
A certified VCDX, author of The VDI Design Guide book series, and long time VMware vExpert, Johan is known for combining strategic insight with deep technical knowledge. Today, his mission is to help organizations accelerate their AI journey by building intelligent, automated platforms that enable smarter operations and faster innovation.
Whether on stage at global tech events, in front of a camera or behind the keyboard, Johan thrives on storytelling, knowledge sharing and connecting technology to impact. His journey from virtual desktops to AI-driven platforms reflects a broader shift in enterprise IT, one Johan continues to champion with energy, curiosity and clarity.
Jeffrey Kusters is Chief Technology Officer (CTO) at ITQ, a leading European VMware partner specializing in hybrid cloud, Cloud Native and digital workspace solutions. With over 25 years of experience in IT, he combines deep technical expertise with a strong business mindset to help organizations navigate the complexity of modern IT environments. Jeffrey holds multiple top-level industry certifications, including the prestigious VMware Certified Design Expert (VCDX #252) in both Data Center Virtualization (DCV) and Network Virtualization (NV). He has been recognized as a VMware vExpert since 2015 and is a trusted voice in the global VMware community.
Jeffrey has worked with clients across various industries — including finance, oil and gas, public safety, industrial chemicals and transportation — advising both enterprise leaders and technical teams. Known for his calm and analytical approach, he translates complex technical concepts into accessible, actionable insights that align with business goals. He is comfortable operating at all levels of the organization, from strategic advisory to technical architecture. His strength lies in connecting business requirements to future-proof IT designs, while maintaining a motivating and positive team dynamic.
Beyond his work at ITQ, Jeffrey is an active contributor to the broader tech community. He regularly presents at industry events and community gatherings, sharing insights on topics like virtualization, cloud infrastructure, cybersecurity and emerging technologies. Through his personal blog and YouTube channel, he shares knowledge, fosters collaboration and promotes continuous learning — always with the goal of making technology understandable, practical and relevant.
Jesper Alberts is a passionate End-User Computing (EUC) architect from the Netherlands with a deep focus on enhancing the digital employee experience. With a background that spans IT administration, consulting and architecture, Jesper thrives on designing and improving solutions that deliver real value to users and businesses alike. His fascination with IT began early — at the age of six — when he first started tinkering with computers. That curiosity grew into a career rooted in virtualization, sparked during his first internship where he encountered VMware ESX for the first time. The possibilities of virtualization captivated him and shaped the trajectory of his professional path.
Over the years, Jesper explored every layer of IT infrastructure before finding his true calling in EUC. In December 2023, after an intense 18-month journey, he earned the highly respected VMware Certified Design Expert (VCDX) certification in EUC — becoming one of only 20 people worldwide to hold this title in his track, and VCDX #301 overall. This certification recognizes his ability to design and implement IT environments that align with business objectives at the highest level. Jesper is known for his ability to zoom out, see the big picture, and stay calm under pressure — qualities that make him a trusted voice in any team or project setting.
Outside of project work, Jesper plays an active role in the broader tech community. He is part of the leadership team of vEUC TechCon, a community-driven event focused on the latest trends and best practices in EUC. He also regularly takes the stage as a speaker, sharing insights and learnings with others. When not immersed in technology, Jesper enjoys road cycling across the Netherlands, spending time with his family, or experimenting in his homelab — always learning, always exploring.
I have been working in IT from 2009 onwards, starting with Cisco networking. My area of expertise expanded into storage and virtualization. Getting more and more knowledge about virtualization made me realize this is the way forward. Combining my knowledge and passion for technology and understanding the related technical areas of virtualization is one of my strong points. I love learning and expanding my knowledge, there is no limit in the virtual world!
Ever since my first vMotion, I was hooked by virtualization. In 2010 my professional career took a flight by managing and designing fairly large cloud infrastructures, primarily Microsoft based. I enjoy looking at the bigger picture, and flourish in enterprise environments, always focusing on the best balance between the solution and customer requirements. Even though SDDC seems my second nature currently, I’m in need to learn even more, expanding my horizons. I’m very much looking forward to learn, share, implement and design with ITQ.
I work in IT since 2004 and during my first year I got the opportunity to do a project with VMware ESX 2.1 for a logistics company and it was love at first sight. The years following I gained knowledge and experience with the enterprise virtualization products of Vmware. As a primary storage engineer the crossover to a all-round virtualization consultant happened with the adoption of IP storage protocols. With the transition of IT due to virtualization to a Software Defined Datacenter my role changed and became broader. With virtualization we can finally connect edge to cloud without borders for business processes and enable people to do better and more in less time. The possibilities are unlimited for organizations and I like to help them to find their solution.
‘It’s all about the business, let’s find the right solution!’
I have been obsessed with everything to do with computers for as long as I can remember. From writing my own software, to building my on PC, it’s who I am! Nowadays I build everything in the virtual space: networks, infrastructures, and the scripts necessary to tie it all together. In addition, I’m learning all about Cyber Security to hopefully make our digital world a safer place.
