Apporto
Ryan Kirk is a Senior Linux/Systems Administrator at Apporto since May 2023, previously holding similar roles as a Senior Linux Administrator at the National Center for Biotechnology Information from February 2022 to May 2023, and as a Senior Cloud Engineer at The Citco Group Limited from September 2021 to January 2022. Kirk has extensive experience in site reliability engineering and systems management, having managed cloud engineering functions at Cheetah Digital from August 2016 to August 2021, where responsibilities included oversight of the infrastructure for CheetahMail and the Marketing Suite, as well as leadership roles in Linux Systems. Prior experience includes system administration and engineering with Citco Technology Management, Calyptix Security, Advanced Structural Alloys, and V3 Printing. Ryan Kirk holds a Bachelor of Science in Graphic Communication from California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo.
Apporto
Cloud desktops enable teams to work remotely while maintaining productivity and security. But to many end users, cloud desktops bring too many boundaries — limited operating systems, contrived geographies, low performance, etc. To IT admins, cloud desktops bring many headaches — building, maintaining, and securing a network of cloud desktops is not for the faint of heart. Meet Apporto — A virtual desktop platform that is expertly built and maintained. Proven at hundreds of organizations, Apporto removes the boundaries of cloud desktops — Want Mac virtual desktops? No problem. Need a top-of-the-line desktop to run a simulation? — Done. For IT admins, Apporto is a breeze. We have done all the heavy lifting (architecture, maintenance, alerting, security) so you don’t have too. Yet, we provide a simple UI that enables you to quickly and easily configure and customize the environment for your needs. We think of Apporto as a top-of-the-line sports car — We have done the heavy lifting (i.e. engineering) so you don’t have too. But we think you and your users will enjoy driving it. Click here for a test drive. Apporto Features and Benefits - Persistent profiles, file storage, and snapshots provide users with greater security, and a more flexible ‘work from anywhere’ environment. - Delivered on a browser; runs on any device; always responsive. - Analytics to monitor progress - Patching, monitoring, security, and back-ups are managed by Apporto. - Auto-scaling to meet peak demand. - Built-in chat, sound, and video. - Best-in-class antivirus software with 24x7 monitoring by Apporto. - Linux, Windows, and MacOS virtualization. Apporto clients also benefit from a 50 – 75% reduction in costs compared with traditional VDI, and a dramatic reduction in support requests.