When I first started working with VMware technologies, I never imagined that sharing my experiences with the community would become such an important part of my professional journey.

What began as a passion for virtualization and infrastructure gradually evolved into writing blogs, helping others solve technical challenges, creating VMware-focused content on my YouTube channel (https://m.youtube.com/@agileops), which I started in 2019, and sharing knowledge with the wider community—an effort that ultimately helped me achieve vExpert recognition—participating in community discussions, speaking with peers, and continuously learning from some of the brightest minds in the industry.

Along the way, I was fortunate enough to be recognised as a VMware vExpert.

For those unfamiliar with the program, vExpert is not a certification. It is a global recognition awarded to individuals who actively contribute to the VMware community through knowledge sharing, content creation, mentoring, speaking engagements, and community leadership.

The award represents something I deeply value: giving back.

Why Community Matters

Technology moves fast.

New platforms emerge, architectures evolve, and best practices change constantly. No single person has all the answers.

Throughout my career, I have benefited enormously from community-driven knowledge. Blog posts written by strangers helped me solve production issues. Community forums provided answers when documentation fell short. Experts shared their experiences, allowing others to avoid costly mistakes.

The vExpert community embodies this spirit.

It is a network of professionals who believe that sharing knowledge strengthens the entire ecosystem.

Being part of that community has been one of the most rewarding aspects of my career.

A New Milestone: vExpert VCF

This year, I am honoured to have been accepted into the VMware by Broadcom vExpert VCF sub-program.

VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) represents the future of modern private cloud infrastructure, bringing together compute, storage, networking, security, automation, and lifecycle management into a unified platform.

As organisations continue their journey towards private cloud and hybrid cloud operating models, VCF is becoming increasingly important in delivering consistency, scalability, security, and operational efficiency.

The vExpert VCF sub-program recognises community members who actively engage with and contribute knowledge around VMware Cloud Foundation technologies.

For me, this recognition is particularly meaningful because much of my recent work has focused on cloud transformation, VMware Cloud Foundation architecture, NSX modernisation, lifecycle management, infrastructure automation, and helping organisations navigate complex platform upgrades and modernisation initiatives.

Eight Years of Learning

Looking back, one of the most valuable lessons I have learned is that expertise is not about knowing everything.

It is about remaining curious.

The technology industry rewards those who continue learning, sharing, and adapting.

Whether I am working with VMware Cloud Foundation, vSphere, NSX, vSAN, automation platforms, or helping organisations modernise their infrastructure, I still approach every project with the mindset of a student.

There is always something new to discover.

The vExpert and vExpert VCF communities are filled with individuals who share that same mindset.

Looking Ahead

Being recognised as a vExpert VCF is not an endpoint.

It is a responsibility.

A responsibility to continue learning.

A responsibility to continue sharing.

A responsibility to help others navigate the increasingly complex world of cloud infrastructure and digital transformation.

I am grateful to the VMware by Broadcom Communities Team, the wider vExpert community, colleagues, customers, and everyone who has supported me throughout this journey.

I look forward to contributing more content, sharing more experiences, and continuing to support the community that has given so much to me over the years.

The best part of this journey has never been the award itself.

It has always been the people.

And that journey continues.

Thank you to everyone who has been part of it.

Hi All,

I will be attending VMWorld Europe this week at Barcelona. Although this is my 3^rd year attending VMWorld, I am very excited about this year in particular because this is the first time I have been awarded vExpert. This gives exclusive access to vExpert lounges and a lot of other advantages too.

and this year i have decided that I am going to daily blog, and if time permits some vLogs for my YouTube channel, with an intention to post daily updates and highlights of the day.

I am being a little bit ambitious here as I have a busy schedule this week lets see how it goes.

If you want to stop by and say hello you might find me in VMVillage at with other bloggers. or feel free to message me on twitter @ibrahimquraishi

Hello All,

I am very honoured and thrilled to inform that I have succeeded in becoming a VMware vExpert, this is the first time I have applied for vExpert program under Evangelist Path, and today I have received the most awaited email You’re In!

For those of you who don’t know about this program, VMware vExpert is an honorary title VMware grants to selected people who apply for the program. They open for entry twice a year November and June (second half) and you can apply at httpss://vexpert.vmware.com/. There are three paths to become a vExpert:

1. The Customer Path
2. The VMware Partner Path and
3. The Evangelist Path.

The people who can apply are bloggers, tool builders, public speakers, VMTN contributors etc.

Now let’s talk about the perks vExperts get a certificate, this gives them special access to exclusive events, beta program, 1 year free licenses just what I needed for my home lab. The Evangelist Path is for bloggers, authors,  which is the one have applied for.

I use to blog since a long time, however, as you may already know I have started my YouTube channel to teach VMware Virtualization. if you haven’t subscribed yet here is the link: httpss://www.youtube.com/user/miquraishi?sub_confirmation=1

Be sure to hit the notification bell once you have subscribed for updates as I post 2 sessions every week Monday and Thursday @10 AM GMT.

of course, creating content or blogging, was only possible by the support of family and friends. I would like to thank all subscribers on my YouTube channel and my blog.

I am starting a Curated weekly reading list ‘must-read’ content in the virtualization space make sure to subscribe at https://agileops.co.uk/

I look forward to bring more educational and informative content to the vComunnity and share my experience.