After 19 incredible years at Cisco, the time has come for me to embark on a new adventure with a Cisco Partner! ?? Cisco has been so much more than just a workplace; it's been a community, a source of inspiration, and a place where I've grown immensely, both professionally and personally. I'm incredibly grateful for the opportunity I've had to work alongside such talented and dedicated people. ?Your support, collaboration, and friendship have made my journey here truly memorable. ?We've navigated challenges, celebrated successes, and built amazing things together! Thank you for the trust, encouragement, and laughter we've shared over the years. I'll always look back on my time at Cisco with immense pride, gratitude, and appreciation. A few things I’ve learned along the way: - Embracing risks:?The importance of trusting my intuition and sharing ideas even when they challenge the status quo, these are the things that made a difference in the long run. - The power of collaboration and community:?The value of working alongside talented colleagues, building strong relationships & teams, and learning from other inspiring leaders who shaped my professional and personal development.?Cisco’s culture of helping one-another and giving back (Covenant House sleep-outs, etc) has helped make Cisco a fulfilling place to work - Work-life balance and well-being:?Recognizing the importance of taking breaks, taking walks, and spending time on fun hobbies like mountain biking, golf, tennis, pickle-ball, etc which provided sustained productivity and happiness over the years. - Purpose-driven work:?Having influence at a company committed to changing the world for the better influenced my sense of mission and fulfillment. Thank you to everyone at Cisco for making it such a great place to work.?It’s time for a new adventure!
Congrats Mark! Great run and good luck in the new role!
Congrats on your new role, you will be missed here. Loved our conversations and all you have taught me… your new employer just hit the jackpot with hiring you!
Congrats and best of luck on whatever comes next. Cisco was lucky to have you for the past 19 years.
Wishing you the best!!
Thanks for taking the chance on an SE for a sales role. I really enjoyed working for you and only with it lasted longer. Best of luck!! And Go Packers!!!
Congratulations, Mark!! What a ride!
Congrats Mark - you've been a tremendous colleague and leader, and a key part of the culture you described. This partner will be incredibly blessed by your talents, and I know your contributions will be equally tremendous there!
Congratulations on the new role! Let’s keep in touch!!