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Eric Shanks

@eric_shanks

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Principal Technical Marketing Manager @Portwx by @PureStorage. Ex- @VMware/@Ahead. VCDX x2 #195, Blogger @theithollow. vExpert. BBQ. Eamus Catuli ⚾️(he/him)

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Joined July 2011
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Eric Shanks
4 years
#MayTheFourthBeWithYou.Remember to pass on what you have learned. Including your failures. Wise words from Yoda.
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8 months
Request for help: I'm no longer receiving any of the #VCDX communications. Does anyone know of a portal or person who can help me fix this?.
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Eric Shanks
9 months
The best part of #KubeCon is seeing old friends and making new ones. Frank from @portwx and Courage from @thekonginc
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9 months
RT @sesamestreet: We all face moments when things feel overwhelming, and that’s okay. Remember, you are not alone.
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RT @techgirl1908: For those fortunate enough to be employed, may I suggest that instead of ignoring recruiters who reach out to you, make i….
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Eric Shanks
10 months
Can't wait for the @PureStorage Coffee Talk next week with @andriven. We're going to chat about how our TME team built a fictional BBQ company to show off @portwx software and keep our devops skills sharp. Come join us for what is sure to be a fun hour.
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Join for a follow-up of the previous August 2022 Coffee Break “The Hardware Free Zone: A Career Arc from Network-> VMware-> Storage-> K8s” with Jon Owings. This time, we’ll break out of slides into...
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Eric Shanks
10 months
If you’re thinking about storage for your @RedHat OpenShift clusters take a look at this reference architecture written for @portwx. Lots of guidance around design decisions that you need to make.
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Eric Shanks
10 months
Come and hang out with me! It’s gonna be fun and there are Hands-on Labs. Also it will be fun, I think I mentioned that.
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Portworx by Pure Storage
10 months
🔥 Ready to master #Kubernetes data management? Join Portworx at #KubeCon Salt Lake City on Nov 12 for our hands-on workshop! We'll dive into:.- High availability & backups.- Database management in Kubernetes.- Automating capacity & I/O priorities.
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Eric Shanks
11 months
Not as iconic as Darth Vader, but this is what I think of when you say James Earl Jones to me. RIP.
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Eric Shanks
11 months
Safe travels to everyone headed to @VMwareExplore this weekend. Have a great show.
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Eric Shanks
1 year
I love all of this.
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1 year
Folks, drop whatever you’re doing . This is simply incredible stuff right here. Two of baseball’s most cerebral geniuses, Barry Bonds and Greg Maddux, breaking down the absolute chess game that was their approach to competing against one another
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1 year
RT @portwx: Don't miss our lab on August 7! Guided by a live instructor, you'll explore Portworx Enterprise for Kubernetes, including self-….
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Eric Shanks
1 year
Here's the story of how the Portworx Tech Marketing team uses a fictional BBQ company to give more interesting demos, stay sharp with our tech skills, and have some fun with our daily work. Check it out and see if you have ideas on your own demos.
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Portworx BBQ demo app is a custom application built by the Portworx Technical Marketing team to spice up and build more engaging demos.
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1 year
“Skewered. One sympathizes.” .#kamadojoe #MidwestBBQ
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Eric Shanks
1 year
RT @MercedesAMGF1: GET IN THERE!!!! . LEWIS HAMILTON WINS THE BRITISH GRAND PRIX!!!! 🏆. What a moment. Incredible!
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RT @portwx: Platform Engineers must balance providing a streamlined, manageable solution with offering a flexible environment for developer….
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Platform Engineers balance simplicity and flexibility with Kubernetes. By leveraging its consistent API and integrating data management, they reduce technical debt and streamline infrastructure...
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1 year
RT @mistwire: Our tech layoff self care @vBrownBag episode is up:. "It's Okay to Not Be Okay: Navigating a Tech Layoff with Compassion & Re….
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Eric Shanks
1 year
This was a good brisket. Very tender, very juicy. @DorflersMeats @KamadoJoe #MidwestBBQ
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Eric Shanks
1 year
Let’s go @MercedesAMGF1
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1 year
RT @MercedesAMGF1: YESSS GEORGE! George Russell WINS the Austrian Grand Prix. What a finish! 🏆
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1 year
Brisket on the smoker. Coffee in my mug. F1 on the TV.Me in the hot tub. #SundayMornings
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