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Gregory B. Thompson

Sr. Solutions Architect Consultant

"Reliable Computer Network Support Just When You Need It"


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Principal-level VMware Engineer | Virtualization Solutions Expert with over a decade of expereince in transforming and administrating server infrasructure on Linux/Windows, Azure Cloud, hybrid cloud environments. Known for implementing robust Disaster Recovery (DR) | Backup processes, monitoring enterprise-wide virtual servers & desktops and consolidating data center operations to maximize efficiency and reduce costs.

** Previously provided cutting-edge solutions to Fortune-500 clients such as Shell Oil, TechnipFMC, Canrig Drilling Technology Ltd. (Nabors), Microsoft, BHP Billiton, BJ Energy Solutions, CenterPoint Energy, Duke Energy Corporation, Univeristy Lands, Univeristy of Texas, City of Houston, Elli Lilly, WW, CEC Entetainment, Anadarko Petroleum, are some of the key players in the industry which I provided services **

  • Virtualization Architect (Datacenter Design & Configurations) On-Premise / Microsoft AVS (VMware)
  • Current Holder of VMware vExperts 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025 & 2026 Awards
  • Top vExperts - Best Homelab - Feature on vAndu Homelabber Podcast (Around the World)
  • Analyze & Assess Customer On-Premise Environments & Cloud Solutions
  • Create Detail Architecture Documentation & MS Visio Diagrams (Digital Whiteboard) to enhance communication and streamline implementation processes across global teams.
  • Design & Implementation of vSphere 8.x Environments with End to End Configurations
  • Design & Implementation of Broadcom VCF 9.x Environments (On-Premise) are fundamental to achieving seamless integration and operational efficiency.
  • Provide Monitor Solutions for the Virtual Infrastructure  such as  Aria Operations Suite (Operations Manager, Log InSight, Network InSight, Automation, Orchestrator)
  • Design & Implementation of Citrix 7.x XenApp & XenDesktop Environments
  • Design & Implementation of Omnissa Horizon 8.x (2406) Environments
  • Design & Implementation of Microsoft 2016 thru 2022 Hyper-V Virtualization Environments
  • Design & Implementation of On-Premise Veeam Backup and Replication 12 Environments
  • Plan & Design Microsoft SQL Always-On 2019 thru 2022 HA Database Environments
  • Create & Implementation of of Active Directory Groups Policies
  • Review Security Standards and Configurations within the On-Premise Virtual Infrastructures
  • Full vSphere Assessment (End to End) Detail Report Card Documentation
  • Management of Google Workspace & Microsoft O365 Environments  provide insights into the compliance levels and optimization opportunities for IT environments.
  • Management and Support of Apple Business Manager and Apple JAMF to support (iMacs, iPhones, iPads & MacBooks)


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What Our Clients Say About Gregory


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Greg is very technically savvy individual with lot of expertise, knowledge. Possesses great positive attitude and extremely dedicated individual.  In addition to the Technical Hands-on experience, his documentation skills are admirable. Great attention to detail.  He loves to teach and always excited when new challenges crop up.


- Venkata Arikirevula - Chief Technology Officer at Sierra Digital INC

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Gregory Thompson is a talented architect. Gregory has been instrumental in making the City of Houston's core infrastructure (server and virtualization environments) more resilient. The City has greatly benefited from Gregory's talents as a part of my team.

 

- Sahara Thurman - Assist Vice President  -  UT Southwestern Medical Center

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Passionate is the phrase that comes to mind when I think about Greg.  I've had the pleasure of knowing Greg for 12 years , during which time Greg has consistently demonstrated his  passion for technology and ability to solve challenges facing an organization.


- Jacob Boyer - VMware - Senior Client Executive - SLED

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Gregory is very talented Sr. Solutions Architect, he accepts extreme challenges, define the requirement, analyzes the situation and takes action to make the system perform at the highest levels. Simply point him in the direction that you need help and he will take it from there. He is passionate about his work.


- Ray Webb - Former Deputy CIO  Infrastructure - City of Houston


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I have had the pleasure of working with Gregory Thompson on multiple projects. Gregory has a tremendous amount of expertise , knowledge  and experience.. He is extremely thorough in providing detail and explanations of solutions he has developed.


- Jessica Krause - Nutanix - SLED Account Manager

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Gregory is one of the best infrastructure technologist in Houston. He routinely provides his expertise to well known clients here within the Houston area.


- Jacques Vandervelden - BrainWorks Inc.

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Greg Thompson is a great Solution Architect, who joined the City of Houston team to help analyze the feasibility of migrating services from on-premise to IaaS services. He’s very detailed oriented and passionate about the service he provides. He takes great care to provide clear and well-articulated direction to all levels of the organization.


- Reenie Askew - CIO- City of Charlotte Metro

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Gregory Thompson is an extremely professional individual. He consistently works collaboratively with his customers and peers to design a solution to meet or exceeds the expected requirements using a strategic approach. I thoroughly enjoyed working with Greg during my time at the City of Houston as Deputy CIO Infrastructure.


-Emma Ramos-

Associate Vice Chancellor Houston Community College

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Greg Thompson approach to infrastructure architecture design is unique and refreshing. Greg generates great technology architecture diagrams and is able to communicate very well with leadership. Greg provides the pros and cons clearly that helps in decision making. Greg is an asset to any organization.


- Sindhu Menon - Executive Director & CIO - Harris Country

 

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