Fans of Christian artist Nichole Nordeman will recognize the title of this post as a line coming from the chorus of her hit song “Brave” (from the album of the same name). The words go something like this:
So long status quo,
I think I just let go…
I think that these words are particularly applicable given the decision that I’ve just made. Talk about letting go of the status quo! You see, for the largest part of my professional career I’ve worked in the partner/reseller community. Working in the partner/reseller community has been great; you get to meet lots of different people, work in a variety of environments, and constantly chase the latest technologies. Still, the demands of the partner/reseller community almost force you, as a technical person, to be “a mile wide but only an inch deep,” meaning you know only a little bit about a lot of things. That can be difficult for some people, like me, who like to really know products. A lot of times, you just don’t get the time to do that. In a couple of weeks, though, all that changes.
In a couple of weeks, I’ll be joining EMC Corporation as a VMware-Cisco Solutions Principal. Yes, that’s right—I’m joining Chad’s team (sometimes referred to as “Chad’s Army”). I can’t tell you yet if I’m a warrior, a monk, a warrior-monk, or something else entirely; I imagine that will be just one of many things that I will discover in the coming months and years.
I can tell you that I’m very excited. As indicated by my job title, I’ll be focusing on VMware-Cisco-EMC and where these three companies converge. That means lots of exposure to Vblocks and other cool technologies that smart people in Hopkinton, San Jose, and Palo Alto are building right now as I write. Of course, I’ll be working directly with the VMware specialists on Chad’s team. If you’ve met some of these guys, you’ll know what a treat that is—there is some great talent on this team.
You might be wondering how this will affect my blogging. That was a concern that I shared while discussing this opportunity. The bottom line is that it won’t. I won’t let it. Sure, you’ll see a new disclaimer appear in the sidebar and on the About page that indicates this is a personal blog and not an EMC blog, etc., but otherwise my goal is to continue to share solid, helpful technical content with my readers. I intend to continue to provide viewpoints that are as impartial as possible, and to live up to Steve Chamber’s comments about being an anti-protocol passionista. I’m sure that I will be accused of being an EMC fanboy (that started months ago!) or a VMware fanboy, but I do aim to be as impartial and even-balanced as I possibly can be. Of course, I am human and prone to error from time to time, so don’t be too harsh on me.
To all my friends and colleagues at ePlus, it has been a tremendous pleasure working with you. Many of you I have known personally and worked with for more than ten years. It’s like we are family! I will sincerely miss your friendship and your support. ePlus is a great company with some fantastic talent, and I wish ePlus and all of you nothing but the best!
So long, status quo…
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Good luck Scott and have lots of fun at Chad’s Army. And by Chad’s stories, many late night fights
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Congratulations Scott. EMC just got better.
Alessandro
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Congratulations, look forward to following you on your journey….
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Nice, Scott. Congratulations. They’re lucky to have you.
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Congrats, Scott! I know you will do very well at EMC as part of Chad’s team. Good luck!
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Congratulations Scott! You’re gonna do great things at EMC, no doubt.
Great Nicole Nordeman ref…my daughter and I love that song.
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Scott – it is a brave move to make a big change. but I’m glad – you’re joining a great team, and a great company. Alessandro is right – you will have a huge positive contribution to make to that team. Gabrie’s also right – but while there are late nights – it’s a lot of fun
You have my public commitment to support your open, independent discussions, authoring, and contributions to the community (healthy critiques of EMC are perfectly welcome).
Welcome to our family – 2010 will be a GREAT year (wait until you get the full NDA brief
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Congratulations Scott. As for me as a customer and not as an employee Unfortunately
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Congratulations on the move. EMC seems to be doing a great job getting many of the thought leaders around VMware and storage. From Twitter’s ears to EMC!
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Congrats Scott! Sounds like you have a great opportunity at EMC.
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BIG CONGRATS to you Scott!
That sounds like a wonderful opportunity! I look forward to learning more about the “vblocks” and your future blog posts!
Chad is so lucky to bring you on! (maybe I should buy some EMC stock as I know that you will bring the company great success)
All the best to you,
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I am very happy for you! Congratulations on you new journey!
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Scott, that is great to hear. Congratulations!
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so, what you’re REALLY saying is that ePlus has a job opening??
/i’m picking up what you’re putting down…
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Hi Scott
Glad to hear you’re joining our team. I hope we meet your expectations, and vice versa! Looking forward to great things …
– Chuck
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Congrats Scott!! That’s great news for your career.
Our God is awesome and He always take care about his sons. -
Scott,
Congratulations! Continued success in your new role. -jm
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Congratulations Scott! I think that the vBlock initiative is going to be dynamite and I am looking forward to hearing/learning more about it.
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Congratulations!! I am a big fan of you, so I wish the best for you at EMC, I hope we keep hearing from you in your blog, which btw has made us better. I agree with Alesandro, EMC has got better with you onboard.
- Jose Ruelas
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Congratulations!
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Sketch,
Go for it! If you’re a strong virtualization leader, then I’m sure that ePlus would be interested. Never hurts to check, right?
Best of luck to you!
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Congratulations, Scott. Even in an uncertain economic climate, we can find opportunities to move up when aligned to the right technologies.
Good luck with the new role!
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Scott and Chad,
Congratulations on the transition. I know you will do well.
Jas
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Congratulations!
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Welcome to being “acquired” – well done Scott! I sincerely hope it doesn’t dilute your blog or Twitter activities, you are an inspiration to follow. Please keep up that good work as you embark on your new endeavours <- note the English spelling
Happy 2010 !
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Good luck, Scott. It will be a tough transition and be the making of you in the long term. I’ve every confidence you will exceed expectations and prove to everyone that there’s even more BHP in that engine of yours
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Scott, a great move I am sure you will be not only well utalised by EMC but I am sure you will love the technical depth that you do so well in.
We also look forward to us benefiting from the fruits of your labour as you share your learning and insights.
A great way to start 2010 for you. Blessing to you and your family.
Rodos
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Wow, congratulations Scott! You are going to be a great fit for the VCE.
Good luck!
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Scott,
You’re like a technical Messiah my friend, for the past 5/6 years just about everytime I was learning something new (SSO in AD, VMWare ESX, Jumbo Frames and Vlan switch configs, the list goes on and on) you had either just written about it, or were very soon to follow (usually before I had a solution
). Now on the eve of possible buying a new EMC environment what do you do, you join EMC there’s some irony for ya!I hope you had a blessed Christmas, and that your new position benefits you and your family, if you’re ever in Hopkinton shoot me a note, I’d love to take you to lunch.
Ron
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Scott, Congratulations on this move!!!!
I am sure, EMC is lucky to have you on the team, and sure working with Chad will be lots of fun!!
Devang
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Congrats. EMC is gaining an excellent person with talent and the ability to communicate.
Good luck on keeping those interaction points as minimal impacting on clients as possible.
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Welcome to the EMC family Scott!
– Jon
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Well deserved Scott.
Without a doubt you will do great and fit in perfectly. Chad’s team is solid and just morphed into concrete!
Duncan
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Scott-
Wow, big news for you and EMC! Good luck, though I must admit a pang of jealousy (for both the position and the team you’ll be in).brian
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I guess it’s my turn….. congratulations Scott.
Massimo.
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Well done on you new role. you are a neither a Warrior or a Monk, but a member of the High Preisthood. You will Rock the place
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Congrats Scott, a huge score for EMC in my opinion. Give Ed Saipetch a dig in the arm from me.
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The corporate sucks just took down another independent voice. You will be missed.
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Scott….congrats….EMC is lucky to have you and your talent….best of luck to you my friend and god bless you in the new roll…
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Scott,
Welcome! Great to have you aboard!!
Bernie
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Congrats Scott!
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Outstanding news for you Scott.
Congratulations
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Congrats and great move Scott. I am also part of the VCE alliance SI company within our country.
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Congratulations Scott! Good luck on the new job!
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Scott,
I’d like to wish you well in your new challenge and thank you for the interaction we’ve had the past years. Good Luck
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Congratulations! I really appreciate both your blog and vSphere book – keep up the brilliant work!
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Working with you has been a blessing to me Scott. Thank you for your professional support and more importantly, thank you for your personal support. The fact that you took the time to call and ask how I was doing or to just listen means more to me than you will ever know.
If I can assist you ever in any way, professionally or personally, please let me know.
I hope God continues to bless you and your family.
Tim Hollingworth
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Tim,
Believe me, the pleasure has been all mine. You are a tremendous engineer, a dedicated father, a devoted Christian, and an all-around great guy. I have learned from you, both professionally and personally, and I appreciate everything you’ve done.
Likewise, if there’s ever anything you need, you have only to ask.
It’s not hard to contact me, so I expect you to stay in touch, my friend!
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Congrats Scott. I’ll miss your Netapp/ONTAP posts
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