Women in Tech

Redefining Parental Leave at Cisco

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Redefining Parental Leave at Cisco

When I was expecting my first child last spring, I was determined to make a parental leave plan that was best for my family and demonstrated leadership on a matter I am passionate about. My situation was a bit unique: while I identify as a woman and a mother, my wife was carrying our child. I sort of fell into both the traditional category of maternity leave as well as paternity leave. This led me…

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Thank You, Cisco: From Persistence to Parenthood

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Thank You, Cisco: From Persistence to Parenthood

The following story discusses the loss of a baby and miscarriage. Readers who may be sensitive, please take note. I applied to Cisco 32 times. Yes, from 2016 to 2020, I applied to Cisco 32 times, driven by the dream of joining a company that values its employees. In 2020, an amazing Emerging Talent Recruiter reached out to me and persuaded me to try one more time. I was reluctant because my feelings were still…

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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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StickmanCyber Report: Australia's Cybersecurity Skills Crisis

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StickmanCyber Report: Australia's Cybersecurity Skills Crisis

A new report has found that Australia’s available pool of cybersecurity skills is smaller than realised. The report, Australia’s Cybersecurity and Technical Skills Gap, an analysis by security provider StickmanCyber and based on an analysis of ABS census and labour force data, revealed a shortage of 10,000 technical roles throughout the country. There is just one cybersecurity professional for every 240 Australian businesses. The lack of Australian security professionals is partially to blame for the…

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Cisco takes a quantum leap ahead to build a more inclusive future

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Cisco takes a quantum leap ahead to build a more inclusive future

Dr. Prineha Narang, Founder and CTO, Aliro Quantum Dr. Prineha Narang never set out to be an entrepreneur. But then the university professor’s students and postdoctoral scholars started asking if quantum networking was ready for commercialization. As they worked on answering that question, she realized the time was right to dive into a new world. Today, Narang wears several hats. She is a professor of physical sciences and electrical and computer engineering at the University…

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Around the World with Cisco: From Student to Intern to CX Consulting Engineer

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Around the World with Cisco: From Student to Intern to CX Consulting Engineer

When I was in university, doing a Bachelor of Science and IT, I started thinking about adding networking, too. Then, I found a degree program in Australia at Griffith University in Brisbane, Queensland, that allowed me to do it all. As I began to learn about networking, that’s when I discovered Cisco. While I was working on my courses, I was also on the lookout for opportunities that would give me more experience and knowledge…

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Empowering Growth: My Journey with the Cisco MentorMe Program

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Empowering Growth: My Journey with the Cisco MentorMe Program

Have you ever been so inspired that you felt driven to give back? My involvement in Cisco’s MentorMe program was just that — a transformative experience of empowerment and growth that ignited my passion for guiding others toward success. Sadaf and her mentee, Maanya. This program embodies Cisco’s commitment to actively promoting diversity in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) by targeting underrepresented groups, particularly female tertiary students, in Australia and New Zealand. Women remain…

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How I Found Work-Life Balance Through Fitness at Cisco

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How I Found Work-Life Balance Through Fitness at Cisco

This post was authored by Bhavya Mittal, a Consulting Engineer intern on the Customer Experience (CX) Team. You know how we always talk about having a work-life balance to be able to focus on our health along with our work? People spend so many years trying to find a workplace that takes care of their mental and physical health. I never thought I would be lucky enough to experience corporate culture for the first time…

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How We’re Navigating Parenthood, Careers, and Connection at Cisco

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How We’re Navigating Parenthood, Careers, and Connection at Cisco

Once upon a time, there were two Stanford University employees — a husband and wife — who weren’t able to email one another because their computers were on different networks. Eventually, they figured out a way to connect their computers, developing the multiprotocol router. The year was 1984, and this new connection … well, it’s how Cisco was born! And thanks to the innovations of Leonard Bosack and Sandy Lerner, my husband and I are…

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Transforming Tech: Why Leadership Must Start with Our Girls in STEM

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Transforming Tech: Why Leadership Must Start with Our Girls in STEM

Thirty-three years ago, I stumbled into the world of technology with a goal: to support my family financially and ensure my brother could attend university. What started as a necessity quickly turned into a passion, as I discovered the immense potential and opportunities within the IT sector. My younger self, growing up in Australia. Today, as we celebrate Girls in ICT Day, my focus is on nurturing leadership in STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics)…

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