A Personal and Career Journey UCSC MESA Engineering Event Guillermo Diaz, Jr. Senior Vice President, Cisco Connected IT Services @ggdiazjr November 22, 2014 Chapter 1 Beginnings Born and raised in Pueblo, Colorado Proud Latino! Grandparents had 22 children Greatest mentor and hero: Mom Told at 12 that I would be a great leader (by my Taekwondo instructor) © 2013-2014 C isco and/or its affiliates.Allrights reserved. C isco C onfidential 2 Chapter 2 Education U.S. Navy Regis University University of Denver © 2013-2014 C isco and/or its affiliates.Allrights reserved. C isco C onfidential 3 Chapter 3 Career Alza Corporation – Technician/Manager Intelligent Electronics – Manager/Director Silicon Graphics – Director Cisco Systems – Senior Vice President Key Information Technology Leader Executive Sponsor of Cisco’s Hispanic and Latino Employee Network – Conexion CIO Magazine “Ones to Watch” HITEC 100 Top Hispanics Sacred Heart Nativity Schools, Board of Directors © 2013-2014 C isco and/or its affiliates.Allrights reserved. C isco C onfidential 4 Cut to the Present Husband, father of four (+ Stitch) Lives and works in SF Bay Area Big Denver Broncos fan Avid golfer © 2013-2014 C isco and/or its affiliates.Allrights reserved. C isco C onfidential 5 © 2013-2014 C isco and/or its affiliates.Allrights reserved. C isco C onfidential 6 R Relationships Over R O I = O I Issues © 2013-2014 C isco and/or its affiliates.Allrights reserved. C isco C onfidential 7 Inspire TRUST © 2013-2014 C isco and/or its affiliates.Allrights reserved. C isco C onfidential 8 connect-the-unconnected adaptive energize catalyse serendipity drive speed empower "simpliciency" future proof inspire trust believe champion reach agenda strive intensity accelerate impact perspective stimulate prompt simplify evolve appreciate gratitude hungry open relevant focus innovative inclusiveconscious momentum transformation simplicity proactive transform simple finally meld onward mindful non-incautus-futuri lead-disrupt-and-simplify-architecture-and-customer-experience Trust © 2013-2014 C isco and/or its affiliates.Allrights reserved. Cost Speed C isco C onfidential 10 As You Plan Your Future, Remember… Companies are looking for LEADERSHIP skills — interpersonal communications and technology collaboration skills are key Speaking more than one LANGUAGE is a major advantage in a global economy A good EDUCATION and college degree is “The Great Equalizer” Build your NETWORK, work with mentors and your support system © 2013-2014 C isco and/or its affiliates.Allrights reserved. C isco C onfidential 11 My Advice to You Don’t let anyone say you can’t Remember where you came from… know where you’re going Family is the foundation Create goals and follow your passion Tomorrow starts with YOU © 2013-2014 C isco and/or its affiliates.Allrights reserved. C isco C onfidential 12 © 2013-2014 C isco and/or its affiliates.Allrights reserved. C isco C onfidential 13 © 2013-2014 C isco and/or its affiliates.Allrights reserved. C isco C onfidential 14 Thank you.
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