Guy Thomas MVP 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007,
2008 2009, 2010 and 2011
While I have a string of qualifications, none gives me the same sense of pride as my MVP award. Perhaps it's
because it only lasts for a year, and then may or may not be renewed. Perhaps it gives me an extra glow because it was conferred up on me, I did not have to sit any exams.
There over 800 MVPs
worldwide. We are not paid by Microsoft, but they do pamper us with free products - which is worth a lot to independent operators like me. Microsoft also organize free conferences and meetings
with like minded people. Although all MVPs promote Microsoft in some way, we do not always have to say that Microsoft products are wonderful, in fact Microsoft go out of their way to maintain our
independent opinions. Naturally, to have our MVP status renewed, we must continue to conduct ourselves as Gentlemen or as Ladies.
It was the material on this site that attracted the attention
of those in Microsoft who award the MVPs. I will let you into a secret, this is how see the situation. Regarding Microsoft Windows and Exchange technical excellence, I feel I am on the 90th
percentile. When I meet the other MVPs and the Microsoft team I realize how much more they know than I do.
However, I realise that to many of my readers, who may be on the 50th percentile of
knowledge, I may seem like a genius. Conclusion, my best work is to help beginners, to assist people get started with Windows Server 2003
/ 2008, Exchange 2007 and PowerShell. To let you into
another secret, I wish that I had a life as coder, so I am particularly
pleased with my PowerShell section.
Guy Thomas's
Life in a Nutshell
Happily married to my beloved Pauline
Started Computer Performance LTD in 1996
MCT (since 1996), Microsoft MVP (2004-10), MCSE 2003, BSc (Biology)
Ex-trainer in Windows Server 2008 (2003), Exchange 2007, SQL
Lives in Droitwich Spa, Worcestershire
Born and raised in St Hilary, South Glamorgan
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