Sup!

I'm
Erick Dimalanta

Solutions Architect and Awesome Human

Sup!

I'm Erick Dimalanta

Solutions Engineer and Awesome Human

WELCOME


About Me

Hello, I am Erick Dimalanta.

Hi. I’m Erick and I’m a pretty cool guy. I’m also a crazy geek. Gadgets, Video Games, Virtualization, Technology, you name it. I also enjoy being outdoors snowboarding, hiking or biking. 

Yey! I have a pretty bad sweet tooth and I’m probably the coolest person you’ll never meet.

Basic information


Personal Details

Emailerick@erickdimalanta.com

LocationLas Vegas, NV

Lineerickd

Zoomedimalanta@vmware.com

Current Projects: VMscrub.com & BlindBengal.com

PROFESSIONAL skills


I'm Good At...

VMware

Understanding of VMware's entire product portfolio and strategic vision. 

Microsoft Server

Intimate knowledge of Windows Server 2003-2019. AD, DNS, GPO, etc.

Thrive Architect

Building websites using Thrive Architect as my WYSIWYG editor.

Video Games

Pretty much all video games. Especially fighting games. I'm probably the best ever!

MY experience


Work Experience

AUGUST 2022 - PRESENT

Sr. Cloud Solutions Architect

VMware / Nevada

As a member of the pre-sales cloud business unit, I play a pivotal role in comprehending customers' business challenges and IT priorities, in an effort to design cloud solutions that will help transform the way customers' deliver IT services. Collaborate closely with sales account teams, aligning with customers' visions, use cases, and desired outcomes for effective customer account planning...

NOVEMBER 2020 - AUGUST 2022

Enterprise Solutions Engineer

VMware / Nevada

Architect solutions tailored to the specific business needs of customers, identifying problems and developing technical strategies in alignment with their objectives. Drive pre-sales engagements by initiating designs and architectures, delivering strategic projects that address customer requirements. Clearly articulate the value of IT solutions to C-level Executives, Technical Management, and Engineering by simplifying complex concepts...

MARCH 2020 - AUGUST 2020

Senior Systems Engineer

AMH / Las Vegas

Responsible for administering multi-tenant Azure cloud infrastructure. Partnering with developers deploying micro-services utilizing Azure DevOps for our CI/CD Pipeline process. Maintaining Hybrid Azure Active Directory infrastructure and components...

OCTOBER 2017 - FEBRUARY 2020

Senior Systems Engineer

Wynn Resorts / Las Vegas

Managed infrastructure driven projects and evaluate technology implementations. Partnered with Project Managers, NOC Techs, Network Engineers, Application Support, DBAs and operational teams to resolve any outage or project as required. Managed a small...

JULY 2014 - OCTOBER 2017

Systems Engineer

Wynn Resorts / Las Vegas

Maintained the health of all Wynn/Encore/Boston physical and virtual system infrastructure consisting of over 4000 servers supporting 10,000+ business...

JUNE 2012 -JULY 2014

IT Operations Engineer

Wynn Resorts / Las Vegas

In charge of providing in-depth troubleshooting as an initial escalation point to the current NOC technicians. Assisted in managing the health of...

MAY 2011 - JUNE 2012

IT NOC Technician

Wynn Resorts / Las Vegas

Monitoring all information systems for both Wynn & Encore properties along with a colocation at Switch within the Network Operations Center.  Documenting...

JUNE 2010 - MAY 2011

IT Helpdesk Technician

Wynn Resorts / Las Vegas

Responsible for supporting the entire company's end users remotely.  Installing extensive amounts of gaming and desktop applications while documenting...

NOVEMBER 2009 - MAY 2010

Systems Administrator

NAQVI Injury / Las Vegas

Executing IT efficiency surrounding pleadings for litigation, documents for claims etc.  Troubleshooting and working with the vendor dealing with...

FEBRUARY 2008 - JANUARY 2010

Lead Bench Technician

Geek Squad / Las Vegas

Providing clients with computer repair solutions by performing diagnostic tasks on their current system.  Managing repair lists and turn time to ensure repairs are...

MY EDUCATION


My Studies

College

Western Governors University

College

College of Southern Nevada

High School

Cimarron Memorial High School

Things I like


Just a small fraction of things I like and stuff.

recommendations


What They Say About Me

Joshua Fackrell

Hewlett Packard Enterprise

Consulting Services Specialist

"I have had the pleasure of working with Erick for 5+ years. He has always...


Artem Malanok

Wynn Las Vegas

DBA Manager

"Erick is a very fast learner, he quickly catches on to new technologies and...

Jennifer Hartenberger

Microsoft

Premier Field Engineer

"Erick served as a key resource on the ECM project. He always proved to be...

Daniel Graves

Wynn Las Vegas 

Systems Engineering Manager

"Erick is a hard working, innovative and very well organized engineer who... 

Bernard Usher

Apple

Graphics QA Engineer

"Everyone I know loves working with Erick! We've remained in contact...


Branden Fick

SWIFT Inc.

Oracle DBA/Engineer

"Working with Erick for 5+ years was a great pleasure. He is by and large one of the...

AWARDS & ACHievements


Recognition

2023

SA of the Quarter Q2FY24

2023

vExpert 2023

2023

SDDC Checklist

Achieve Our Best

2022

Solution Excellence Award

2022

2nd Place FSA Madness

Achieve Our Best

2022

vExpert 2022

2022

Aspire Our Best Award

2021

vExpert 2021

2021

Runner-Up
Achieve Our Best Award

2017

Certificate of Excellence

2011

Certificate of Merit

2011

Star of the Quarter Nominee

2008

Best Buy MVP

FAQ


Hi! You Are So Amazing. How Can I Connect With You?

Would You Be Willing To Grab A Coffee?

Lastly...Are Aliens Real?

let's get in touch


Contact Details

Wanna talk? Contact me using the methods below. 

Email Address

erick@erickdimalanta.com

Zoom

edimalanta@vmware.com

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