Paul Engel is a Consulting IT Specialist and IBM System x and BladeCenter Systems Engineer in the United States. He has over 25 years of experience in various computer fields including software development, systems design and implementation, and computer training. He holds certifications from Microsoft and VMware, as well as being a Certified Advanced Technical Expert from IBM. His areas of expertise include systems management, overall systems performance, and training. He has written and spoken extensively on real-world implementation of computer systems and systems management solutions.