This year, I was named one of the Cisco Champions of 2023!
It is truly a privilege to be recognized by such an esteemed organization for my contributions to the networking community.
I’d like to think that being named a Cisco Champion is a testament to my continuous commitment to keeping up with the latest technologies and solutions in the world of networking and sharing my experience of working with them every day in form of articles written on this very blog.
For a quick pitch on what the Cisco Champion Program covers, see the video below.
Cisco’s description of the Cisco Champion Program is the following:
Who are Cisco Champions? They are passionate about technology. They enjoy sharing their knowledge and thoughts with the technical community and with Cisco. They are ready to take the next step as an influencer and expert in their field.
Program members gain early insights into Cisco products and solutions; provide candid feedback through message testing, beta testing and EFTs; and receive exclusive access to a diverse peer network.
As a Cisco Champion you have the opportunity to:
Participate in early field trials and beta tests.
Influence direction and messaging for products and solutions through feedback sessions.
Gain insight into upcoming announcements through pre-briefings.
Enhance your Cisco Live experience with backstage tours, roadmap sessions, podcasts and more.
Engage with other Champions in an exclusive Cisco Champion Webex Teams chat room.
Learn tips and tricks to improve social media presence, learning sessions in the Champions blogging club.
Participate in Cisco Champion Radio – a podcast created with Cisco Champs and Cisco guests on tech topics.
Contribute to Cisco's blogging platform.
As this is the first time I’ve applied and made it into the Cisco Champions “club”, I am excited to see what it leads to and what kind of experiences it will offer. I am looking forward to the exclusive interactions with Cisco, their experts and engineers, and other Cisco Champions.
Thank you, Cisco! 🎉