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The 5 Reasons I love working at Cisco
When news broke that Cisco had been named #6 on Fortune Magazine’s Best Places to Work list – it was of no surprise to those of us who call Cisco home. That 42-place jump from #48 to #6 felt right to us – the humans behind the giant, global technology company dedicated to changing lives across the w…
This Cisconian is Making Math Fun!
On May 5, 2005 I joined the fast-growing Cisco family in Bangalore. 5/5/5 – a mathematically pleasing number, indeed. That’s right, I’m a “numbers person” and a passion of mine is teaching math as a way to give back to society, but we’re getting ahead of ourselves here. I am sure the second you saw…
Always Overbooked: The Cisco Book Club in Bangalore
This post had contributing elements for the Cisco Book Club in Bangalore. After completing a year at Cisco, I was asked at my Early in Grade (EIG) farewell party, “What would you do if you were the CEO of Cisco?” Without a second thought I replied, “Build a library on campus!” Right from the day I h…
Leaving ‘Perfect’ Behind: Cisco Supports Me as a Working Mom
As a borderline perfectionist, I took pride in going to the University of North Carolina – Chapel Hill and landing my first job in recruiting before the end of my senior year of college. I decided to stay on that track and have spent the bulk of my career at a company I’m also very proud of—Cisco. I…
The top 4 trends banks can’t ignore in 2019
It’s clear retail banks need to adapt to emerging trends to stay relevant in today’s market. What isn’t always so clear, however, is what trends matter most and where banks should focus their attention to stay head of the curve. We’ve identified the top 4 trends that banks can’t ignore in 201…
Cisco Explorer: Barcelona
After a week spent at Cisco Live Barcelona – I was ready to take on the world with the priceless knowledge I gained and the inspired ideas I left with. One of those ideas was in fact about to become a reality. You see, I have a dream to visit as many Cisco offices around the world as possible. I’m a…
Growing Up Cisco: From Cisco Baby to Cisco Collaboration
I grew up at Cisco. Not many of us can call ourselves “Cisco Babies” – but I think I qualify. My mom, Nicole James, has worked for the company since 1998. I was just six years old when she started working here and I have fond memories of spending my summers hanging out in her cubicle and begging her…
How Cisco Enables Me to Be a Mom and Get Stuff Done
A Polar Vortex, canceled school, and a sick babysitter walk into my life. What’s a working mom to do? Well for THIS working mom who’s a Cisco Partner AccountManager in Wisconsin – I was able to grab an extra cup of coffee (okay, ALL THE COFFEE), set up a movie theater for my kids (complete with popc…
Lace up your running shoes, it’s time to work (for good!)
What’s better than a company that employs the world’s brightest minds? A company that does so but ensures that its employees are also good people. Cisco has long been known for its corporate stewardship. Stories like this prove that we’re a company that’s pushing for good in our communities, and it’…