Melissa Palmer is a highly accomplished Senior Technologist with a wealth of experience across a variety of technology disciplines. Boasting an impressive range of credentials, including the esteemed VCDX-236 certification, she has become a recognized expert in the industry, regularly contributing her insights and expertise to conferences, blogs and other industry publications.

In addition, Melissa is also a Creative Director for the popular VDM Challenge initiative and has authored a series of books for IT professionals that have been highly-regarded by those in the field. Her combined experiences and interests have also led to recognition as a vExpert, NetAppATeam member, and Cisco Champion, having demonstrated her knowledge and ability in numerous domains.

As a skilled and experienced technologist, Melissa also has a passion for space exploration, as demonstrated by her involvement in NASA's social outreach programs. Her broad and deep understanding of technology and innovation, combined with a strong creative vision and excellent communication skills, make her an invaluable member of any team.