vExpert Spotlight: Tolga Tohumcu
Tolga Tohumcu
Today’s vExpert Spotlight interview is with Tolga Tohumcu. Tolga is a software developer turned engineer and currently working as an SE for Splunk! Here is today’s #vExpertSpotlight with Tolga.
The Interview
Star Wars or Star Trek?
Star Wars
Peanut Butter?
No Thanks!
Favorite Adult Beverage?
Beer!!
What was your 1st IT gig?
I was a Programmer, programming in Pascal (which I named my dog afterwards).
What is your current job title and role?
Currently, I am Sr. Presales Engineer for Splunk.
How many years have you been a vExpert?
3 years
What other IT Communities are you involved with or frequent?
Nutanix, EMC, Cisco
What advice would you give to others involved in the VMware community who are looking at becoming a vExpert?
Use Social media, write blog and be part of our elite community.
Do you currently have a Home Lab environment?
Yes and No. My current home lab has been turned off due to noise. i need to rethink about Mini Mac.
How do you use VMware products or services in your daily work life?
Do it all with VMware.
What certifications do you currently hold (if any)?
VCP-DCV, VCI
Tell us something about yourself that the community may not already know.
I love flying. Especially flying toys.
What’s your go to song or music genre when work stress becomes too much?
I am a hard core heavy metal listener since 1985. But since I am getting older, I like to listen to Jazz and Blues to relax sometimes if 2M and 2S is not doing it. (2M=MetallicaMegadeth 2S=SlayerSepultura)
Do you have a blog that you would like to share?
Yes, my blog is virtualdataland.com but it’s currently not very active.
Let us know how to contact you via social media.
Twitter: @TolgaTohumcu
Tolga thank you very much for being a part of the vExpert Spotlight series! I appreciate you taking time out of your busy day to chat with me.
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