My name is Stefan Beckmann, I am married and father of two girls. I have been working in the information technology industry for over 24 years. Originally I had learned another profession. But my interest in computers was simply greater, and so I was able to start in the outsourcing business in 1999. Since then I have always worked for service companies, one larger and two smaller service providers. My current job is at baseVISION AG, in the area of Azure, Azure Landing Zone, Azure Governance, Azure Virtual Desktop and Windows 365.
I have always been interested in communities. So I was part of the Linux User Group Bern and the Openwireless Bern for a while. Currently I visit different Meetups:
- Azure Professional Workgroup
- Swiss PowerShell User Group
- Workplace Ninja Summit
- Microsoft Azure Bern User Group
I founded the Swiss Citrix User Group (SwissCUGC, CUGC) together with Sache Thomet in 2015. During 5 years I supported there as a leader. After Citrix discontinued its support in 2024, we founded the SwissEUC Community (Swiss End User Computer Community) together with René Bigler.
Since the first hour of the Workplace Ninja Summit Europe in 2020 I am part of the organizing team, helping with the organization and the selection of the sessions in the Virtual Desktop area. What makes me happiest is that, after two years of virtual events, we can host them now in person – and with great success.
Besides that I am interested in astronomy and like to go out on the water with a sailing ship. I love series and movies, and listen to all kinds of music. Unfortunately, there is not much time left for that at the moment.
Awards
On December 1, 2024, I received an email confirming that my application for the Microsoft Most Valuable Professional (MVP) Program was accepted, and I was awarded in the following categories:
Azure Virtual Desktop
Windows 365
It is an honor to be part of this program, which offers many new opportunities, but also presents challenges. I hope this will enable me to create even more value within the community, and I look forward to collaborating with the product group and fellow MVPs.
In March 2023, I was nominated as a “Nerdio Valued Professional.” I received this honor because Nerdio values my feedback on the Nerdio Manager for Enterprise. Through long friendships and my activity in the community, I was approached to be part of the NVP program. The closeness to the product management and the Nerdio and NVP team motivated me to accept.
Since 2001 with Windows 2000, I have repeatedly completed certifications in the field of Microsoft, and thus have been able to keep the status at Today.
“Citrix Technology Advocate” I was allowed to call myself from March 2019 to December 2020. This was an award for my technical knowledge, my commitment to the community and the co-leadership of the Swiss Citrix User Group.
Contact & Social Media
Activities
Demonstrator observatory Muesmatt in Bern
At the Muesmatt Observatory in Bern, I guide groups through the observatory several times a year, and present our night sky to them. Usually there are children from a 4th to 9th grade.
Workplace Ninja Summit Team Member
As a team member of the Workplace Ninja Summit, I support the session selection process, currently with a focus on virtual desktops, and contribute to the event’s execution. During the event itself, I take on an all-rounder role and am usually assigned to room support, where we assist speakers as needed and ensure the technology and overall proceedings run smoothly.
SwissEUC Leader
As a founding member of the SwissEUC Community (Swiss End User Computer Community), I help organize events. This includes finding sponsors, presentations, and venues, as well as managing communication and executing the events. We handle these tasks as a team of three.
Public presentations
Customized Health Check for Citrix Products with PowerShell
Citrix Day 2016, Digicomp Zurich
Recording: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0-49ADDdc0Q
When: November 2016
Language: Swiss German
Citrix Cloud, Smart start mit Smart Tools
Citrix Day 2017, Digicomp Zurich
When: November 2017
Language: Swiss German
Citrix Cloud, Smart start with Smart Tools
E2EVC 2017, Barcelona
When: November 2017
Language: English
Azure Governance
Azure Bern User Group
When: Juni 2018
Language Swiss German
Next Generation Citrix Service Provider – Eine CSP Architektur mit Citrix Cloud auf Azure
Citrix Technology Exchange, Bonn
When: November 2018
Language: German