Melissa Palmer - it's time to Prep!

Welcome back to Is That How It Happened? — the podcast where we uncover the real stories behind the people shaping tech.

Today’s guest is Melissa Palmer — a powerhouse technologist, content creator, and VMware Certified Design Expert. With a career that’s spanned engineering, technical marketing, product strategy, and even the Office of the CTO, Melissa has helped tackle some of the toughest problems in modern IT — from ransomware threats to cloud and data center design.

But today, we’re zooming in on a different kind of challenge: certification prep. Melissa breaks down how she approaches high-stakes certs like the VCDX, how she stays focused under pressure, and what anyone pursuing advanced IT credentials needs to know.

Whether you’re an aspiring architect, security pro, or just someone who loves a good tech origin story — this one’s for you.

Let’s dive in with Melissa Palmer.

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