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VCDX / vExpert Party Celebrates Programs, Honors Award Winners

It was the beginning of a new certification era and the end of an old one at the annual VMworld VCDX / vExpert party last week. Pat Gelsinger presented John Arrasjid, VCDX 001 with the John Newman Award, and Ray Budavari with the first ever VCIX-NV certification.

Ray paved the way for recognition in installing, configuring and administering NSX virtual network implementations, having completed a demanding, live hands on lab. VMware’s semi-official band, Elastic Sky, celebrated with a performance, and said farewell to guitarist John Arrasjid. Pictures of the event featured below.

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John Arrasjid, VCDX 001 accepts the John Newman Award from VMware CEO Pat Gelsinger.

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Pat Gelsinger congratulates Ray Budavari on his achievement as the first VCIX-NV.

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Pat Gelsinger addresses the VCDXs and vExperts.

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– Elastic Sky closes out the night.


– Eric Sloof chats with Elastic Sky