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Preserving Culture Through Technology: An Unforgettable Experience in the Arctic

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Preserving Culture Through Technology: An Unforgettable Experience in the Arctic

In June 2024, two of my passions—Native American culture and technology—converged at the top of the world. Along with a small team from Cisco and IP Consulting, an African American Cisco Partner, I journeyed to Utqiaġvik (Barrow) Alaska, to support IỊisaġvik College and the Iñupiaq Alaska Native Tribe. My visit was a bucket list item I didn’t know I had until I was there. We weren’t there to change the Iñupiaq culture but to help…

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Serving With Honor, Finding Pride: Embracing Authenticity at Cisco

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Serving With Honor, Finding Pride: Embracing Authenticity at Cisco

I am what someone would call an enigma — I simply do not make sense. I grew up in a military family. That is what I knew, that is what I was exposed to. It was ingrained in me that this is what we believe, how we vote, and how we love. As a military child, I was preconditioned to be subservient without questioning authority. As a child, I was ok with this — life…

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What Happens When Your House Burns Down Right Before a Meeting?

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What Happens When Your House Burns Down Right Before a Meeting?

Imagine this: you’re about to hop on a meeting with a leader, and suddenly, your house catches fire. I was working from home one afternoon and had just finished a phone call. Little did I know, my life was about to change dramatically. I grabbed some food, and as I sat down at my desk to eat before my next meeting, I heard an explosion. I checked our air conditioning unit in the backyard—it was…

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Celebrating Authenticity at Cisco and London Pride

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Celebrating Authenticity at Cisco and London Pride

Last year, when I joined Cisco as a QA engineer on the Windows@Cisco Team, I remember being particularly worried by all the anti-trans and anti-LGBTQIA+ rhetoric appearing in the news at the time. So, I knew I was going to attend Pride, and Cisco gave me the opportunity. Luckily, London Pride was coming up a few months after my starting date. I joined the PRIDE Inclusive Community to meet other employees via Workday, which was…

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Embracing Authenticity Beyond June: A Decade of Pride and Progress at Cisco

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Embracing Authenticity Beyond June: A Decade of Pride and Progress at Cisco

Pride Month is a huge celebration and meaningful event for the PRIDE community globally. Our flags are waving, clack fans are clapping, and our community is putting on spectacular events to welcome and embrace our resilient and diverse LGBTQ+ community. It’s a time of year when we may feel safer expressing ourselves. Safety is something all humans need. June is also a time of year to reflect on how far we, the PRIDE community, have…

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Building Bridges: Embracing Change, Growth, and Discovery at Cisco

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Building Bridges: Embracing Change, Growth, and Discovery at Cisco

This post was authored by Pranav Athrangadan, a Business Analyst Intern on the Material Planning Team under Manufacturing Operations within the Silicon One Operation Team. When I first joined Cisco, switching from electrical engineering to business analysis felt overwhelming. I’ll be honest; it was a bit scary to change gears from engineering to a non-technical direction. But Cisco had my back from day one. They hooked me up with learning resources and even covered my…

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The We Are Cisco Singers: The Power of Authenticity and Connection

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The We Are Cisco Singers: The Power of Authenticity and Connection

Being yourself is something that, for me, is key to being successful. One of the things that I love the most about working at Cisco is that I can be my true self. During the day, I’m a Business Operation Manager and part of the Global Staffing Team, and at night, I’m a hard rock/ metal singer. In 2020, during the pandemic, connecting with people was difficult due to all the uncertainty and restrictions to…

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Celebrating Creativity and Authenticity: Cisconians' Talents and Careers Shine

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Celebrating Creativity and Authenticity: Cisconians' Talents and Careers Shine

Last month, the Connected Black Professionals Inclusive Community shone the spotlight on talented members at events highlighting Black creativity in celebration of African Americans in the Arts — this year’s Black History Month theme. Hear what it means for these Cisconians who performed at CBP events to bring their passions to work and show up as their authentic selves every day. Jamari Cortez, Customer Project Manager I officially began my DJ career a few months…

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The We Are Cisco Singers: The Power of Authenticity and Connection

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The We Are Cisco Singers: The Power of Authenticity and Connection

Being yourself is something that, for me, is key to being successful. One of the things that I love the most about working at Cisco is that I can be my true self. During the day, I’m a Business Operation Manager and part of the Global Staffing Team, and at night, I’m a hard rock/ metal singer.   In 2020, during the pandemic, connecting with people was difficult due to all the uncertainty and restrictions…

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Paving the Way to a More Inclusive Future

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Paving the Way to a More Inclusive Future

As a first-generation college student and a woman of color, navigating my educational journey was a path I faced alone. Growing up with a single, hardworking mother, I learned the value of self-reliance and determination early on. Her unwavering support instilled in me a tenacity to always seek betterment and embrace challenges. While majoring in marketing and management at the University of Houston, scholarships became my gateway to education. Yet, it wasn’t just about securing…

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