Douglas Brown
About Douglas Brown
Douglas Brown serves as the Vice President of Community at ControlUp, bringing extensive experience from his previous roles at IGEL Technology and Citrix Systems. He has a notable history of community building and technical contributions in the IT sector.
Work at ControlUp
Douglas Brown serves as the Vice President of Community at ControlUp, a position he has held since 2022. In this role, he focuses on fostering community engagement and collaboration within the organization. His experience in community building and technical expertise supports ControlUp's mission to enhance user experience in IT operations. He operates from Berlin, Germany, contributing to the company's global outreach and community initiatives.
Previous Experience at Citrix Systems
Douglas Brown worked at Citrix Systems as a Senior Systems Engineer for the Western Region from 2001 to 2004. During his three years at Citrix, he contributed to the development and deployment of virtualization solutions. His role involved technical support and system integration, which helped enhance Citrix's service offerings in the competitive IT landscape.
Founding DABCC.com
Douglas Brown founded DABCC.com in 1999 and managed the platform until 2022. Based in the Sarasota, Florida Area, DABCC.com became a significant resource for virtualization and cloud computing information. Under his leadership, the site hosted the #1-rated DABCC Radio podcast, which focused on industry trends and insights, attracting a wide audience of IT professionals.
Community Building at IGEL Technology
At IGEL Technology, Douglas Brown held multiple roles, including Vice President of Community and Global Technology Evangelist. He was instrumental in building the IGEL Community from the ground up, growing it to 9,000 members and facilitating over 330,000 messages. His efforts made it the most active community in End-User Computing. He also managed the IGEL VIP Program, overseeing a network of over 45 experts and visionaries.
Education and Early Career
Douglas Brown attended Camden Military Academy from 1989 to 1990. His early career included a position as a Systems Engineer at Pomeroy IT Solutions from 1996 to 2001. This foundational experience in systems engineering provided him with the technical skills necessary for his subsequent roles in the IT industry.