A Father's Legacy: Inspiring A Mission Of Hope And Connection
Cisco News, Tuesday, September 10th, 2024
Eunjung Son shares how Cisco and her nonprofit brought dreams to life by connecting people and technology.
In 2001, I started my Cisco journey as an associate systems engineer, training with top engineers from around the world.
I had to move from South Korea to San Jose for this job. As I was about to leave home, I received devastating news that my father had terminal cancer. Though it was difficult, I still went to San Jose. It was my father's wish.
I had to face the reality of losing my father while starting my very first job. That time at Cisco held a special place in my heart because my father was proud of the company, even in his final days. He knew I would grow and make my dream come true here.
I gained diverse experiences in engineering, sales, and business development across San Jose, Singapore, and Seoul. After nine years, I left Cisco and eventually earned my Ph.D.