Bumping Into Brilliance: Meeting Nancy Cam-Winget at Cisco Live

At Cisco Live, I had the unexpected privilege of meeting Nancy Cam-Winget, a Cisco Fellow whose work has shaped the future of network security and innovation at Cisco. Our conversation was a journey through the fascinating parallels between today’s cutting-edge technologies—AI and Quantum Computing—and pivotal moments in computing history, like ENIAC and Babbage’s Analytical Engine. As a history enthusiast and collector of 8-bit computers, I found these analogies both insightful and inspiring, reminding me of how far we’ve come and how much further we have to go. Nancy also shared her passion for mentorship, recommending the Talking with Giants session to aspiring engineers. It was a powerful reminder of the incredible people you can meet and the thought-provoking discussions you can have at Cisco Live.

Aboard the USS Essex: A Special Visit After Cisco Live San Diego

Aboard the USS Essex: A Special Visit After Cisco Live San Diego

Last week, after an energizing day at Cisco Live 2025 in sunny San Diego—packed with innovation, customer meetings with U.S. Navy Commands, and thought-provoking sessions on AI, networking, and security—I had the incredible opportunity to tour the USS Essex (LHD 2), a Wasp-class amphibious assault ship. This special tour took place on June 11, 2025, and was arranged exclusively for […]

2025 San Diego Cisco Live

2025 San Diego Cisco Live

Cisco Live 2025: By Day, Innovation. By Morning and Evening, Exploration. Last week, I had the chance to attend Cisco Live 2025 in sunny San Diego — a week packed with innovation, learning, and catching up with some of the sharpest minds in the industry. From the buzzing energy of the World of Solutions to breakout sessions on AI, networking, […]