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It’s hard to believe that I came into Cisco with so much uncertainty – unsure of what this company would hold for me, and where it would take me in my career. Any new position has its uncertainties, of course. Nerves always come ahead of new challenges and adventure. I’m glad to say that as I celebr…

How many people can say they are fortunate enough to have traveled the world for free in a quest to win a million dollars? Very few, and I’m proud to say I am one of them. In 2008, I was selected to participate in the Emmy award-winning reality competition show “The Amazing Race,” along with one of…

When you already work at a company like Cisco, one of the most influential leaders in IT and networking, where you are enabled and empowered to explore your abilities, skills and talents – what else could you possibly look forward to? We connect the unconnected, it’s true. And in a world where the n…

Soccer or Football? It’s confusing, I know! And sometimes, you just don’t know which one to use! When I’m talking about my favorite sport in English, however, most of the time I end up calling it “soccer” because there is only one soccer and you can’t confuse it with something else. So, that’s what…

What do a wild bunch of Cisconians with a passion for the written word, a wicked sense of humor, and a singular focus on customer experience all have in common? For starters, you get ten Cisco employees who are part of the Security Business Group Technical Publications team in Bangalore India. The S…

Honestly, I was a little nervous to work at Cisco. After spending a career in outside sales where I was always on the move, I worried what coming back into an office environment might mean for me. Would it mean being more sedentary? Would my teammates be “fine” with being chained to a desk all day?…