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From Service to Security: My Path to Empowerment at Cisco

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From Service to Security: My Path to Empowerment at Cisco

My career journey began before I was even old enough to realize it. Growing up, my mother, a single parent and immigrant, turned her handcrafted items into our family’s livelihood at local flea markets, where I would often accompany her. Her resilience and entrepreneurial skills were my earliest lessons in business, laying the groundwork for my own aspirations. These early experiences instilled in me a drive to make a meaningful impact, a drive that has…

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From Service to Security: My Path to Empowerment at Cisco

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From Service to Security: My Path to Empowerment at Cisco

My career journey began before I was even old enough to realize it. Growing up, my mother, a single parent and immigrant, turned her handcrafted items into our family’s livelihood at local flea markets, where I would often accompany her. Her resilience and entrepreneurial skills were my earliest lessons in business, laying the groundwork for my own aspirations. These early experiences instilled in me a drive to make a meaningful impact, a drive that has…

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Finding My Place, Part Three: Translating Military Skills to Cybersecurity Leadership

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Finding My Place, Part Three: Translating Military Skills to Cybersecurity Leadership

When I left the military, I had some big misconceptions. I thought jumping into a leadership position at a big company like Cisco would be a breeze. I had already led Marines into conflict zones, so how hard could it be? But, after being turned down several times for leadership positions at several different companies, I had to rethink my strategy. It turned out that I had a lot to learn about the business world, especially the business…

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