Vancouver's community of practice
for enterprise IT
VanTUG
Vancouver's Community of Practice for Enterprise Technology
Supporting Enterprise Infrastructure, Cybersecurity, Cloud, and IT Operations professionals through structured learning pathways, hands-on labs, industry collaboration, and practitioner-led knowledge sharing.
Established 1996 · Nearly 30 Years Serving Vancouver's Technology Community
Our Mission
VanTUG exists to connect enterprise technology professionals through practitioner-led learning, structured Communities of Practice, hands-on technical engagement, and industry collaboration.
Our mission is to help practitioners learn, build, contribute, and grow by creating a trusted space where infrastructure, cloud, cybersecurity, compliance, and IT operations professionals can exchange real-world knowledge and strengthen Vancouver's enterprise technology ecosystem.
Community Impact
Our Programs
Structured Learning Through Communities of Practice
VanTUG delivers program-driven learning experiences designed around the real-world challenges faced by enterprise technology professionals.
Enterprise Infrastructure
Design, operate, and modernize enterprise technology environments.
Focus Areas
- →Windows Server
- →Linux
- →Networking
- →Microsoft 365
- →Azure
- →Hybrid Infrastructure
- →Automation
- →Enterprise Architecture
Cybersecurity & Compliance
Build practical security, governance, and compliance capabilities.
Focus Areas
- →Zero Trust
- →Microsoft Defender
- →Microsoft Purview
- →Identity Security
- →Governance
- →Compliance
- →Audit Readiness
Additional Programs In Development
Launching progressively through 2026–2028:
- →Cloud Platforms
- →AI & Automation
- →IT Operations & Support
- →Home Labs & Certifications
- →Career Pathways
Why VanTUG
Why Technology Professionals Participate
Vendor-Neutral
Independent practitioner-led education. No sales pitches.
Education-Led
Real-world learning focused on practical application.
Community-First
Built by practitioners for practitioners.
Leadership Team
VanTUG is guided by practitioners committed to advancing professional learning and community collaboration across Vancouver's technology ecosystem.
David Nudelman
President
Ali Alame
Technical Program Director
Presidoe Okuguni
Director, Community Strategy & Operations
Partner With VanTUG
VanTUG collaborates with organizations that support practitioner education, professional growth, and community development.
We welcome partnerships from:
- →Academic Institutions
- →Microsoft Partners
- →MSPs
- →Technology Vendors
- →Community Organizations
- →Employers
Partnership Opportunities:
- →Venue Sponsorship
- →Community Partnership
- →Speaker Contributions
- →Industry Contributors
- →Event Sponsorship
- →Student Engagement
Community & Academic Partners
Confirmed community partners
Why VanTUG Matters
Three years ago I walked into my first VanTUG event not really knowing what to expect. I left thinking completely differently about my own skills. Meeting mentors, hearing how other practitioners had navigated the same complex technical blockers I was stuck on, and seeing how they built their careers around them — it opened doors I didn't know existed. VanTUG isn't a meetup. It's the room that changed my trajectory.— Ali Alame, Technical Program Director · Principal Modern Workplace & Endpoint Security Architect