Casie Shimansky

Every day, across the globe, Cisco employees are giving back in unique and inspiring ways. This Giving Tuesday, we wanted to take a moment to highlight some of the incredible work our employees are doing, and the organizations they’re most passionate about. We’re sure, as you get to know…

Ever wondered what Life at Cisco is like? Through the employee stories that appear on this blog twice a week throughout the year, that is exactly what we hope to share with you.  A glimpse into what the culture, technology, and heart of Cisco (our people!) are like. Most of the stories shared here a…

Everyone has a favorite holiday. For me – there is no mistaking – it’s Halloween – especially the costumes! And it isn’t uncommon to hear me proclaim “That would make an AMAZING costume!” in January…or February…or even March. 😉 You can be anything you’ve ever wanted to become…

How can you tell Cisco employees love where they work – and that you might love working here too? There’s a contest for that. 😉 The third annual #WeAreCisco #LoveWhereYouWork contest kicked off on January 17th at the Cisco Beat (our all-employee monthly meeting) and finishes February 23rd. …

I am about to go bald. 18” inches of long, crazy purple hair that my colleagues always comment on and know me by will be gone. Seem crazy to you? It gets even crazier.  It’ll all be happening just two days after I’m married. Why the heck would I do that? I’m glad you asked. 🙂 You may have re…

You may have heard rumblings throughout the galaxy that Cisconians are pretty big fans of Star Wars. And everything you’ve heard, it’s true. All of it. Our employees are such huge fans, in fact, that we celebrated #MayThe4th with a contest where we partnered with NASDAQ and employees wer…

In just a couple of days, Americans will be sitting down with their friends and families over a meal (where the main feature of the feast is a turkey) to give thanks for each other, for the moments we’ve shared, and for the festivities to come as we ramp up the holiday season. And while it’s true th…

Charles Schulz once said, “Happiness is a warm puppy.” And Mr. Schulz should know, after all, as he created the Peanuts comic strip and much beloved beagle, Snoopy! Far and wide, if you ask Cisconians who some of their best friends are in life — many will respond with a four legged…

Years ago, I had to talk a tattoo artist friend of mine into inking my wrist with a bright green shamrock. For all my other tattoos, he never hesitated. For this one though, it came with a warning. “You realize companies may not hire you with a visible tattoo.” Two years later, I stumbled upon a job…