Cisco Family

Early in my adulthood, I realized I was passionate about three things: giving back to the community, doing the best I can in everything I do, and my family. These passions influence every decision I make – including my decision to join Cisco 11 years ago. My Cisco family – and it truly is a family –…

“Don’t you get lonely?” In nine years as a Cisco business outcome strategist (I’ve had the pleasure of many different and exciting positions) – this is the question I get asked the most. And I suppose that makes sense since I – like many of my co-workers – use Cisco’s technology to work remotely. I…

“Love what you do, and you’ll never work a day in your life.” There’s scholarly discussion about how to attribute that quote, but I am sure that I know who LIVES that quote, and that’s me and my team and my colleagues and Cisco employees around the globe. How do I know this? Because today Cisco laun…

I’ve never told this story before.  I was set to join Cisco in July 2000.  However, I had scheduled a vacation the week prior to joining the company.  On the very first day of my vacation – actually, the first hour – I answered the phone in my hotel room, and the Chief Counsel of Cisco informed me t…

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…

A new job can be daunting. There’s lots to learn, a new office to navigate, and likely – you don’t know anyone in the offices! This is why I make a point of chatting with people I don’t know. You never know who needs a new friend, or the great outcomes you may experience just by saying, “Hello!” Ima…

Cisco is well known for our flexible work environment, so it is not surprising that a large number of our employees work remotely on a regular basis! Working from your favorite coffee shop, avoiding rush hour traffic, increased time at home – the perk list for working remotely is quite lengthy.  Alt…

When at University, we all have dreams of where life will take us after graduation.  I was no different. As a third year student working on my graduation project, I remember standing in front of a rack stacked with Cisco routers and switches with my friend, Salman. “What if we work at Cisco one day?…

Many people call the company they work for “great” – it’s something that they feel they are supposed to do, and so they do it. For me, it’s different.  I feel I can be my true self here at Cisco – and because of that I don’t feel I have to say anything. I say it because I want to say it, and that’s…