About
Aaron Parker (stealthpuppy) is an end-user computing specialist with 25+ years experience in consulting, architecture, design, and implementation of virtual desktops, modern device management, and enterprise mobility. Aaron is a Senior Staff Engineer in the Office of the CTO at Nerdio.
I’m an IT professional, consultant, developer, and a builder of things. I enjoy using automation to provide continuous improvements to IT process. I have a wide set of experience and skills in Microsoft, Citrix and VMware-based solutions and have implemented these technologies across government, corporate & not-for-profit organizations, in Australia, the UK and the US.
Awards
I have presented at events including Citrix Synergy, BriForum & E2EVC conferences in the US, Europe and Australia since 2011, writing here since 2004 and contributing to the community in a number of other areas. I am very fortunate to have been awarded the following community recognitions:
| Logo | Award | Years awarded |
|---|---|---|
 | Citrix Technology Professional | 2012 - 2021 |
 | Microsoft Most Valuable Professional Windows & Devices for IT (previously App-V) | 2011 - 2018 |
 | VMware EUC Champion | 2016 |
 | VMware vExpert | 2016 |
 | AppSense Community Advisor | 2012 - 2016 |
 | Microsoft Community Contributor | 2011 |
Speaking & Presentations
Below is a selection of speaking engagements and recordings, where available:
2021
- Microsoft meets Community: Windows Virtual Desktop - Secure and Manage Windows Virtual Desktop with Microsoft Endpoint Manager
- UK Citrix User Group - Keep Your Gold Images Current With Evergreen
2020
- ANZ WVD user group, September 2020 - FSLogix Containers for WVD deep dive
- Citrix User Group, Melbourne, July 2020 - Image Automation for Public Cloud (automating Windows 10, Windows 10 multi-session, Windows Server images for Azure / Citrix Cloud / WVD)
- Citrix User Group, Melbourne, July 2020 - Migrate PVS image to MCS, Geek Speak Round table
- Citrix User Group, Melbourne, May 2020 - Windows Virtual Desktop update and architecture approach and overview
- Citrix User Group, Melbourne, March 2020 - Citrix Cloud and Windows Virtual Desktop updates
- IGEL Disrupt, Nashville, January 2020 - CTP panel discussion at the Nashville CUGC Meeting host at Disrupt
2019
- Citrix C-Tomorrow, Sydney, July 2020 - The identity centric universe
2018
- Citrix User Group, Melbourne, December 2018 - Windows Server 2019 is here, what’s in it? when are you going to adopt it?
- Citrix User Group, Melbourne, December 2018 - Citrix Cloud Unfiltered. Insights into real-world Citrix Cloud deployments
- MyCUGC webinar, October 2018 - The 2018-2020 Desktop–Three Experts Duke it out for the Best Way to Deploy Windows
- xenappblog.com VirtualExpo webinar, September 2018 - The Modern Management Methodology Imaginarium
- IGEL Disrupt, Melbourne, March 2018 - Geek Speak with guests: Richard Parnell, Aaron Parker, Michael Lang
- IGEL Disrupt, Melbourne, March 2018 - Industry Panel – Future of EUC, Moderated by Doug Keeley
2017
- E2EVC Sydney, March 2017, Citrix XenDesktop Machine Creation Services Deep Dive
- Experts Live Melbourne, April 2017, Modern Management for Windows 10
- Citrix Synergy Orlando, May 2017
2016
- Virtual Expo, April 2016: Managing the Modern User Experience in a Hybrid World
- Citrix Synergy Las Vegas, May 2016: UX and the Enterprise Desktop: Like Oil and Water?
- E2EVC Las Vegas, May 2016: Managing the Modern User Experience in a Hybrid World
- BriForum Boston, July 2016: UX and the Enterprise Desktop: Like Oil and Water?
- BriForum Boston, July 2016: Managing the Modern User Experience in a Hybrid World
- Melbourne VMUG, August 2016: Managing the Modern User Experience in a Hybrid World
- Virtual Expo, September 2016: UX and the Enterprise Desktop: Like Oil and Water?
- VMUG Virtual Event, December 2016, VMware EUC Champion round table
2015
- VMware vForum Sydney, October 2015: How to Right-Size File Servers
- BriForum Denver, July 2015: I’ve got 99 Problems and Folder Redirection is Every One of Them
- Citrix Synergy Orlando, May 2015: I’ve got 99 Problems and Folder Redirection is Every One of Them
- Citrix TechXperts, May 2015: I’ve got 99 Problems and Folder Redirection is Every One of Them
- xenappblog.com Webcast, January 2015: How Folder Redirection Impacts User Experience and Breaks Applications
2014
- BriForum Boston, July 2014 - How Folder Redirection Impacts User Experience and Breaks Applications
- BriForum Boston, July 2014 - Hands Off My Gold Image!
- Citrix Synergy, Los Angeles - Hands Off My Gold Image!
Publications
Below is a list of publications that I’ve written, co-authored or contributed to:
- May 2016: Ultimate Desktop Virtualization Best Practices Guide
- October 2013: User Environment Management Smackdown
- July 2012: The Definitive Guide to Delivering Microsoft Office with App-V
About stealthpuppy.com
This site (generally) focuses on end-user computing and enterprise mobility and is a way for me to not only write about interesting topics, but a way to give back the IT community. If I’ve been able to help you in your work in any way, that provides me with much satisfaction.
