Join the Vanguard

The VMware Tanzu Vanguard is a select group of active customers, cloud users and practitioners who are passionate about our products and services. They openly share their experiences and knowledge with the community and with the industry.

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Welcome to the Tanzu Vanguard community

We are on a mission to continually improve and deliver excellent customer success. We greatly value our customers—and our customers are passionate about our products and services. We’re launching the first enterprise customer advocacy super user community and want to invite our most loyal customers to join.

From cloud platform computing and containers to microservices and DevOps, the Tanzu Vanguard will lead the way by sharing their unique experience and unbiased opinions to transform enterprises—and the industry.

Member benefits

Access to Tanzu product and service groups

Exclusive invitations to our conferences and user group meetups

Networking with a small group of peers to get complex IT challenges solved

Recognition and rewards for contributions and achievements

Digital Tanzu Vanguard badges

Community-branded swag




"[The Tanzu Vanguard is]...like a room where your smartest friends hang out - and you can ask them anything."

Channing Jackson, Technical Director, Charles Schwab

"The depth and breadth of knowledge from these battle worn vets is immeasurable."

Greg Meyer, Director, Distinguished Engineer, Cerner

"There's no better way to have your voice heard and learn from the best and brightest minds in the business."

Joe Runyon, Web Systems Engineer, Wells Fargo

“Top talent in terms of knowledge, experience, and presentation.”

Olaf Gradin, Principal Platform Architect, Fiserv

“A vibrant community of active participants.”

Paul Pelafas, Senior Manager Digital Solutions, HCSC

“...everyone has experience and a willingness to share.”

Jay Piskorik, Director of Platform Engineering, DICK'S Sporting Goods




FAQ

Q: What is the Tanzu Vanguard?

The Tanzu Vanguard is a group of global technology users and practitioners passionate about our products and services who openly share their experiences and knowledge with the community and the IT industry.


Q: Why become a Tanzu Vanguard member?

Becoming a member of the Tanzu Vanguard community means you are recognized for your skills and achievements. You will join a community of our product and service enthusiasts who are on the cutting edge of cloud technology. It also means you are willing to regularly share your knowledge and unbiased opinions with the industry and the world.

Some of the many privileges of becoming a Tanzu Vanguard include:

  • networking with a small group of peers to get complex IT challenges solved
  • recognition and rewards for your contributions and achievements
  • raising your profile via media, analysts, and content opportunities
  • access to our product and service groups
  • unique invitations to our conferences and user group meetups
  • special digital badges to identify you as a Tanzu Vanguard

Q: What are the membership criteria for joining the Tanzu Vanguard community?

The community is widely available to all of our product and service enthusiasts. Some criteria for membership include:

  • at least 18 years old or older
  • current or former Tanzu customers and partners
  • active members of and contributors to the industry
  • passionate about our products and services
  • in spare time, likes to geek out on all things IT
  • openly, willingly share your opinions with the community, industry and back to us
  • seeking to grow a personal brand
  • bloggers, podcasters or anyone active on social media is a plus

The ideal job title for candidates:

  • Developer
  • Platform Operator
  • Administrators
  • Cloud Architect
  • Solution Architect
  • Data Scientist

Q: What are the criteria for maintaining active membership?

Tanzu Vanguard members are passionate about our products and services and openly and willingly share their knowledge and opinions within the community, with us and with the industry. They are actively engaged in the community. They support their community members, they are interested in learning the latest technology trends and share their unique point of view across multiple communication channels.

Activities that members are encouraged to participate in include:

  • attendance at community meetings
  • contribute to product/service panel discussions
  • volunteer to share opinions in our communication and social media channels
  • guest speaker on our podcasts, event conferences, and user group meetups
  • speak to media and analysts about industry trends, our products, etc.
  • engage online polls and surveys
  • write or speak about our products and services in own blog or podcast, as well as our blog

Q: Are there any costs or payments associated with joining the Tanzu Vanguard community?

No, you do not have to pay to be a Tanzu Vanguard member. Your invitation to join is a reward for your past achievements. Likewise, Tanzu Vanguard members will not be paid anything to be part of the community.


Q: Who can I contact with any questions?

Please email: tanzuvanguardcommunity.pdl@broadcom.com