Welcome, to episode #5 of our Systems Engineering Unleashed Podcast! We will take an insightful, thought-provoking, and fun peek inside the minds and hearts of our elite engineers. Our guests, Cisco Distinguished Architects Errol Roberts and Craig Hill & our newest 5x CCIE, Lidiya Krunic, will take us on their unique journeys, but you will undoubtedly see a lot in common.

I hope you find that spark to get started on the hard path to being one of the best of the best. Reaching the top in your career journey is the same as summiting that seemingly impossible peak. It starts with the belief you can do it and years of training and hard knocks to make it real. Anything truly worth having is worth the struggle to get it.

A few great books referenced in this episode - Range -David Epstein, Think Again - Adam Grant and Endure - Cameron Hanes

Episode 5 - The Making Of An Elite Engineer

In this episode of SE Unleashed, we dive into the transformative impact of Artificial Intelligence and explore how Cisco is empowering engineers and businesses to harness its full potential. We’ll be joined by an engineer and an engineering leader to discuss the value AI brings, the challenges customers face, and how Cisco is uniquely positioned as a market leader in AI. From data-driven decision-making to AI-powered security and automation, this conversation will give SEs the insights they need to navigate the evolving AI landscape.

Episode 9 - AI Unleashed: Strengthening Cisco’s Strategy with Solutions Engineers

We are LIVE with a powerful kickoff episode featuring Jeetu Patel, Cisco's President and Chief Product Officer.

In this kick-off episode, Jeetu reveals the core philosophy reshaping Cisco: “Quality is priority zero.” This is not the Cisco you knew 20 years ago. It’s a company redefining itself as an AI market leader, the incredible impact of Cisco SEs and Partners: “we’ve got to take the message and go to every single customer to re-educate the market on who Cisco is.”

Hear directly from Jeetu how Cisco is “side by side with our partner community fighting the fight” in this new era of monumental change. If you’re excited to hear more about Cisco’s relevancy spanning across all verticals, you’ll definitely want to tune in!

Watch Jeetu's Kickoff on Cisco's YouTube Channel:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H-3kAv17wx4&list=PLFT-9JpKjRTBR60Rlx_nt_u6S6_YDjELi&index=2

Cisco SE Talks: Conversations on AI Featuring Jeetu Patel

Join us for an exciting episode of the ‘Cisco SE Talks: Conversations on AI Podcast’ as we welcome Pat Bodin, a leading expert in artificial intelligence in business. With a rare combination of CCIE and CPA certifications, Pat Bodin brings unique insights into how AI and customer success are deeply connected. 

In this episode, Pat reveals his innovative "30 on 30" approach—showing how to create 30 impactful AI use cases in just 30 seconds. Discover how cross-domain expertise is crucial for successful AI conversations and learn real-world strategies for leveraging Cisco AI to drive meaningful business outcomes. 

Don’t miss this engaging AI podcast—perfect for anyone interested in artificial intelligence in business, Cisco AI solutions, or enhancing customer success with AI.

Watch this episode on Cisco's YouTube Channel:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UPimA48poTk

Cisco SE Talks: AI in Business Featuring Pat Bodin

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