Navigating Private Clouds

About Me

I’m an ex-seafarer turned systems engineer, currently navigating the ever-evolving world of enterprise infrastructure – with a growing focus on VMware technologies, data center automation, disaster recovery, and resilient architectures built for long-term stability and scale.

After several years at sea, I made a sharp turn into tech – driven by a desire to understand how complex systems are built, scaled, and kept resilient. That curiosity still defines how I work today: hands-on, methodical, and always learning.

Today my professional work centers on VMware technologies, with a strong emphasis on the private cloud model and VMware Cloud Foundation. Beyond daily projects, I continue to maintain knowledge in adjacent ecosystems like NetApp storage and Veeam backup — areas I’ve worked with in the past and still follow closely.

This blog is my public notepad – a place to share insights, document technical deep-dives, and connect with others who care about clean architecture, scalable infrastructure, and getting the details right.

If you’re navigating similar waters – whether you’re an engineer, architect, or just curious about virtualization – I hope you’ll find something useful here.

Certifications

  • CompTIA A+
  • NetApp Certified Technology Associate
  • NetApp Certified Data Administrator, ONTAP
  • Veeam Certified Engineer (VMCE) 2023
  • ISC2 Certified in Cybersecurity
  • PeopleCert ITIL Foundation
  • VMware Certified Professional – VMware Cloud Foundation 5.2 Administrator
  • VMware Certified Professional – Data Center Virtualization
  • VMware Certified Specialist – vSAN

Name Pronunciation (for English speakers)

Mateusz Bogdański is pronounced:


Ma-TEH-oosh Bog-DAN-skee


Don’t worry if you get it wrong – I’ve heard every version and still respond.