Citrix Virtualization
R Gopikannan
Citrix Architect | VMware & Cloud Virtualization Trainer | IT Infrastructure Consultant
I’m a certified Citrix Architect and VMware Instructor with over 19 years of experience in enterprise virtualization, cloud computing, load balancing, and IT infrastructure. I specialize in designing and delivering end-to-end virtualization and cloud solutions using technologies like Citrix Virtual Apps & Desktops, VMware vSphere, Hyper-V, Nutanix, OpenStack, CloudStack, and Proxmox. As a global technical trainer, I’ve successfully conducted over 400 professional training programs for corporate and enterprise clients across Asia, the Middle East, and Europe.
Experience
My Professional Journey and My Expertise Skill
Citrix Virtual Apps & Desktops — Design, deployment, and advanced troubleshooting including App Layering, WEM, and NetScaler.
VMware vSphere & Horizon — Virtualization, vSAN, VDI deployment, and disaster recovery with SRM.
Load Balancing & ADC — NetScaler, F5, and NSX configuration for optimized performance and secure access.
Cloud Platforms — OpenStack, CloudStack, and OpenNebula architecture and orchestration.
Hypervisors & HCI — Expertise in Hyper-V, XCP-NG, Proxmox, and Nutanix cluster management.
Network Security & VPN — pfSense and OpenVPN deployment for secure connectivity.
Storage & Backup — TrueNAS and SAN/NFS solutions with robust data protection.
2025
Citrix Architect & Cloud Consultant | Trainer
Architecting Citrix Virtual Apps & Desktops on hybrid (Azure + on-prem) environments. Leading projects in VMware Cloud Foundation, NetScaler, F5, pfSense, and OpenVPN. Delivering advanced corporate trainings in virtualization and automation.
2020
Senior Virtualization & Cloud Trainer
Conducted 400+ global trainings across Citrix, VMware, Hyper-V, and CloudStack. Trained professionals across UAE, UK, Saudi, Thailand, Singapore, and India. Developed hands-on labs and certification programs for enterprise clients.
2016
IT Infrastructure Consultant
Implemented multi-hypervisor solutions using VMware, Hyper-V, and XCP-NG. Delivered Zabbix, TrueNAS, pfSense, and OpenVPN solutions. Optimized enterprise cloud, DR, and network performance.
I Offer Services According to My Expertise.
Virtualization & Cloud Consulting
Design and deployment of enterprise virtualization solutions using Citrix, VMware, Hyper-V, Nutanix, and OpenStack. End-to-end architecture, migration, and optimization for on-premises and hybrid environments.
Private & Hybrid Cloud Implementation
Implementation of OpenStack, CloudStack, and OpenNebula infrastructures, including resource orchestration, networking, and high availability for enterprise workloads.
Network Security & VPN Solutions
Setup and administration of pfSense and OpenVPN for secure remote access, firewall configuration, and multi-site connectivity with performance optimization.
Corporate Training & Technical Workshops
Certified instructor delivering professional training on Citrix, VMware, Microsoft, and Cloud technologies — both onsite and online — for enterprise teams across multiple regions.
Portfolio
Certification
Training Delivered
Interested working with me?
Let’s build smarter, faster, and more secure virtual infrastructures together.
Whether you’re looking for Citrix / VMware architecture consulting, private cloud deployment, or corporate technical training, I bring 19 years of hands-on expertise to help you achieve enterprise-grade performance and reliability.
Let’s talk about your project.
