About Me
Welcome! You have found my blog dedicated to Architecture and Design, Training, Virtualization, Cloud Technology, and Infrastructure as Code.
I am Andrey Romanenko, an IT architect specializing in virtualization and cloud solutions, as well as an instructor in these and related fields. I live in Ukraine, near Kyiv, and work as an architect on several projects for large state and financial companies outside Ukraine.
When I find some free time between projects, I conduct courses at several partner training centers, both in Ukraine and abroad.
I have been working as an IT specialist for over 40 years, with the last 15 years focused on architecture in virtualization, cloud migration, and transformation projects. I have 27 years of experience as an IT instructor, including 15 years as a certified Microsoft trainer.
Now my colleagues and I are defending our country from Russian aggression.
In my free time away from military service, I continue working on my own projects and share my knowledge with my students.
I have developed and launched mentorship programs in Virtualization and Cloud Technologies with VMware, Microsoft, as well as in Data Management and Analytics — from beginner level to professional and architect level. I help develop skills and deepen knowledge to build a successful career.
My hobbies include collecting and reviewing music releases. I have a large collection of high-quality digital music content — over 50,000 releases. I run a Facebook page called “Блог Аудіофіла Меломанова” where I share my knowledge about music. On this blog, I maintain a dedicated section about smart home technologies based on my personal experience. I enjoy traveling by car with my pets and run a Facebook page called “ВеликийПохід2”.
Key Areas of Expertise
Directions
“Software Defined Data Center”, “Virtualization of Network Services”, “Infrastructure as Code”, “Private, Public and Hybrid Cloud Services”, “Transformation”, “Migration”.
Key Technology Vendors
Cisco, Citrix, Dell, EMC, HP, Microsoft, NetApp, Veeam, VMware.
Main Products
Microsoft Azure, Microsoft Azure Pack / Stack, Microsoft System Center Suite (Virtual Machine Manager, Operations Manager, Data Protection Manager, Configuration Manager, Service Manager, Orchestrator etc.), VMware Cloud Foundation (vSphere, vSAN, NSX/NSX-T, vRealize/Aria etc.).
The Methodology of the Architect and Instructor
The methodology of the architect and instructor includes developing solutions and prototypes in a personal demo lab, designing and delivering tailored training for implementation and customer teams.
The learning process is based on a combination of theoretical material and practical labs, managed through a custom learning management system with quizzes, supplemental reading, and individual pacing for each student.
Certifications and Awards
My experience and competence are validated by the following certifications and recognitions (short list):
- VMware vExpert (2021-2025);
- VMware Double VCP – Data Center Virtualization & Network Virtualization;
- Microsoft Certified: Trainer (2010-2025);
- Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert;
- Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert: Core Infrastructure;
- Microsoft Certified Solutions Exper : Data Management and Analytics
- Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert: Private Cloud;
- Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert: Cloud Platform and Infrastructure (*Charter);
- Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert: Server Infrastructure;
- Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert: Desktop Infrastructure;
- Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert: Productivity;
- Cisco Certified Design Associate (CCDA);
- Citrix Certified.
Training and Mentorship
I also teach custom courses and mentoring programs in Virtualization, Cloud Technologies, Data Management, and Analytics.
More details about training topics, certifications, and cooperation terms can be found on the “Training” page.
Contacts
- For project-related inquiries: roman (at) airra (dot) net.
- For training-related inquiries: roman (at) airra (dot) cloud.
