About Dan Stolts The “ITProGuru” Systems Management and Security Expert

Dan Stolts, MCT, MCSA, MCITP, MCSE…
Microsoft – Technology Evangelist
Primary Blog: http://ITProGuru.com
“TechNet” Blog: http://blogs.technet.com/DanStolts
Contact Page: http://itproguru.com/contact
Twitter: @itproguru
LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/danstolts
Territory: CT, MA, ME, NH, VT, NY (upstate)
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Dan Stolts is also known as the “IT Pro Guru” (ITProGuru) – IT Pro Guru? What is a ITProGuru anyway? IT is short for Information Technology; Pro is short for Professional; Guru is… According to Dictionary.com = 3. any person who counsels or advises; mentor 4. a leader in a particular field. Therefore, ITProGuru is a leader in the information technology field and a mentor of IT Professionals.

ITProGuru Personal Mission: Help the Information Technology Community solve technical problems. Teach IT professionals how they can solve problems, save time, save money and build their own technical prowess. Grow the technology community by helping and teaching others how they can be part of something that is much bigger than the sum of its parts. Help community leaders build and grow the community. Follow and share best practices provided by world leaders such as Stephen R. Covey, Zig Ziglar, Dale Carnegie and others.

Short Bio: Dan Stolts (The “ITProGuru”) is a technology expert who is a master of systems management and security. His primary blog is located at http://itproguru.com. He can be reached on twitter @ITProGuru. He is proficient in many Microsoft products especially in the server area (Windows Server, System Center, Exchange, SharePoint, Virtualization, Etc) and holds many certifications including MCT, MCITP, MCSE, TS, etc. Dan is currently specializing in System Management and Virtualization and is also very passionate about cloud technologies. Dan is and has been a very active member of the community. He is president of Boston User Groups, Founder of Virtualization Group Boston, Founder of North East Leaders and serves on many IT Community group boards. Dan is an enthusiastic advocate of technology and is passionate about helping others. Dan’s lifelong passion has been and continues to be to help and teach others!

Current Affiliations:

IT Pro Evangelist (Public Speaker / Community Audience Lead) – Microsoft Corporation http://itproguru.com and blogs.TechNet.com/DanStolts
President Bay State Integrated Technology, Inc. (www.BayStateTechnology.com)
Leader Lakeville Pack 14 Cub Scouts (www.lakevillepack14.com)
President Boston User Groups (www.bostonusergroups.org)
Founder / President North East IT Community Leaders Group http://NELeaders.com
Founder / Chairman Virtualization Group Boston http://www.virtg.com
Microsoft Certified Trainer MCT

Former Experience / Affiliations

24+ years in the industry
17+ years as professional consultant
15+ years as project systems architect and designer
10+ years as hosting data center Sr. Engineer
User Group Community Leader and Community Volunteer
Member: PMI International (Project Management Institute)
Member: Boston Chapter PMI (Project Management Institute)
Member: CompTia
Member: MVP (Microsoft Most Valuable Professional)
Board Member / Former President: Boston Area Windows Server User Group
Founder / Former President / Board Member: Virtualization Group Boston

ITProGuru.com is an “Official Microsoft Blog” operated by Dan Stolts

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