From VMware To OpenShift Virtualization - Modernizing Enterprise VM Workloads

TECHNICAL CORPORATE TRAINER | RED HAT | LINUX | OPENSHIFT | KUBERNETES | CLOUD & AUTOMATION

A highly experienced Technical Corporate Trainer and Red Hat Certified Instructor (RHCI) with 18+ years of expertise in Linux Administration, Automation, Containers, Kubernetes, OpenShift, Cloud Infrastructure, Virtualization, Storage, and Cloud-Native Technologies.

Currently associated with Koenig Solutions, I specialize in delivering enterprise technology training, hands-on technical workshops, instructor-led training (ILT), virtual training, and practical lab-based learning for IT professionals.

My training approach focuses on converting complex technical concepts into practical, structured, and job-oriented learning experiences, enabling participants to understand concepts, perform hands-on activities, troubleshoot real-world issues, and apply their knowledge in enterprise environments.

CORE TECHNICAL TRAINING EXPERTISE

• Linux Administration – RHEL 8/9/10, System Administration, Security, Networking, Storage and Troubleshooting
• Ansible Automation – Automation, Playbooks, Roles, Variables, Templates, Ansible Automation Platform
• Kubernetes – Cluster Administration, Workloads, Networking, Storage, Security and Troubleshooting
• Red Hat OpenShift – Administration, Application Development, Automation and Integration
• OpenShift Virtualization – Virtual Machine Deployment, Management, Networking, Storage and Migration
• OpenShift AI – AI/ML Application Deployment and Management
• Containers – Podman, Docker, Container Images, Registries and Container Management
• Cloud Infrastructure – Cloud Administration, Infrastructure Services and Cloud-Native Technologies
• OpenStack – Cloud Infrastructure Administration and OpenStack Services
• Ceph – Ceph Storage, CephFS, RBD, RGW and Cloud Storage Management
• AI/ML on OpenShift – Deploying and Managing AI/ML Workloads on OpenShift AI
• Elasticsearch & Observability – Elasticsearch, Kibana, Beats, APM, Monitoring and Observability
• DevOps & Cloud-Native Technologies – CI/CD, Application Deployment, Automation and Container Platforms

RED HAT & CLOUD-NATIVE TRAINING

Extensive experience delivering training across the Red Hat technology ecosystem, including:

RHEL | Red Hat Satellite | Ansible | OpenShift Administration | OpenShift Application Development | OpenShift Virtualization | OpenShift AI | OpenShift Automation & Integration | Containers | OpenStack | Ceph

Experienced in developing and delivering hands-on labs, demonstrations, technical presentations, troubleshooting exercises, scenario-based exercises, and practical implementation workshops.

PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS

RED HAT CERTIFICATIONS

Red Hat Certified Architect (RHCA)
Red Hat Certified Instructor (RHCI)
Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE)
Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA)

RED HAT SPECIALIST CERTIFICATIONS

• Red Hat Certified Specialist in OpenShift Administration
• Red Hat Certified Specialist in OpenShift Application Development
• Red Hat Certified Specialist in OpenShift Virtualization
• Red Hat Certified Specialist in OpenShift AI
• Red Hat Certified Specialist in OpenShift Automation and Integration
• Red Hat Certified Specialist in Ansible
• Red Hat Certified Specialist in Cloud Infrastructure
• Red Hat Certified Specialist in Ceph Cloud Storage
• Red Hat Certified Specialist in Containers
• Red Hat Certified Specialist in Cloud-Native Applications

LINUX FOUNDATION CERTIFICATIONS

• Certified Kubernetes Application Developer

TRAINING METHODOLOGY

I follow a practical learning methodology focused on:

UNDERSTAND → DEMONSTRATE → PRACTICE → TROUBLESHOOT → IMPLEMENT

Training sessions combine conceptual explanation, live demonstrations, hands-on labs, troubleshooting scenarios, real-world use cases, and guided exercises to help participants develop practical technical competence.

My objective is to enable learners to move beyond theoretical knowledge and develop the hands-on skills required to administer, automate, deploy, troubleshoot, and manage enterprise technology environments.

KEY TECHNICAL TECHNOLOGIES

Linux | RHEL | Ansible | Kubernetes | OpenShift | OpenShift Virtualization | OpenShift AI | Docker | Podman | OpenStack | Ceph | Elasticsearch | Kibana | Observability | AI/ML | Cloud Infrastructure | Cloud-Native Technologies | DevOps | Automation

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Corporate Technical Trainer – Koenig Solutions
February 2025 – Present

Delivering enterprise technical training across Linux, Red Hat, Ansible, Kubernetes, OpenShift, Cloud, Containers, Virtualization, Storage, Automation and Cloud-Native technologies.

Focused on developing technically strong professionals through hands-on, practical and enterprise-oriented training programs.