Saluting the VIP Class of 2025: Embracing 60 Distinguished Contributors!
We are delighted to unveil our VIP program for 2025, showcasing a remarkable group of 60 exceptional individuals! Among this distinguished cohort, we're thrilled to welcome 14 newcomers who are joining this esteemed program for the very first time.
The VIP class of 2025 embodies talents, backgrounds, and expertise, each contributing to the dynamic community that our VIP program represents. Every member brings a distinct set of skills, experiences, and a drive for excellence, fostering an enriching and collaborative atmosphere for all involved.
Additionally, we are proud to introduce the new Hall of Famer, whose outstanding dedication and remarkable accomplishments have earned them this esteemed honor. His contributions inspire the entire community, setting a benchmark of excellence for others to aspire to.
As we embark on this new journey with our VIP class of 2025, we extend our warmest congratulations to all members, both returning and new, for their impressive achievements. Together, we anticipate a year filled with growth and learning.
Join us as we embark on this exciting journey, creating unforgettable experiences and shaping a future brimming with success and impact. Congratulations once again to our distinguished VIP class of 2025!
This prestigious distinction is awarded to a select group of Cisco customers, partners, and guest community members, based on numerous factors within the program. We are deeply appreciative of the extensive community involvement of these highly esteemed technology experts. You can explore their profiles and "follow" their posts to enhance your knowledge.
| Adam Hollifield
Network Access Control
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Alain Faure
Routing and Switching, General, French
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Arne Bier
Network Access Control
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Aref Alsouqi
Network Access Control. Network Security
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| Andrii OLIINYK N
Networking
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Ashish Sehgal N
Service Provider
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Bill King
Contact Center
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Benoit Ode
Routing and Switching, General, French
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| Bjoern Winterleitner
Collaboration, Telepresence, and Video Infrastructure
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ChangJiang Li
Networking, Chinese
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Chunlin Geng
Wireless, Switching, Chinese
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Carlo Poggiarelli
Telephony
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| David Ruess Jr.
Routing, Switching, Network Management
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Elliot Dierksen
Unified Communications, Contact Center, Networking
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Felix Mugambi N
Network Security
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Flavio Miranda
Networking, Wireless, Portuguese
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| Fumihiro Takai
Switching, Security, Japanese, Switching
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Georg Pauwen
Networking Management, Routing, Switching
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Giuseppe Larosa 
Routing, Switching
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Gopinath Pigili N
Network Security
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| Handian Sudianto N
Network Access Control
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Haydn Andrews
Wireless
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Kasun Bandara
Small Business, Networking
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Hare Ram Balaji Bandi
Networking, Routing, Security
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| Jaganmohan Chowdam N
Wireless
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James Berg N
Network Achitecture
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Javier Acuña
Networking, Spanish
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Jeongjun Park N
Networking, Korean
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| Jonathan Schulenberg
Webex, IP Telephony
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Joseph W. Doherty
Routing, Switching
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Jesus Pavon
Wireless
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Kanan Huseynli
SD-WAN and Cloud Networking
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| Karsten Iwen
Network Security, Networking
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Kathy New
Webex
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Ken Stieers
Email Security, Web Security
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Leo Laohoo
Switching, Routing, Wireless
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| Liviu Gheorghe N
Networking
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Mahmood Jabbar
Networking
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Marc Elsen
Networking, Wireless, Switching
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Marcelo Almeida
Network Security, Portuguese
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| Maren Mahoney
IP Telephony, Unified Communications
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Marius Gunnerud
Network Security
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Martin Losik
Networking
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Marvin Rhoads
Network Security, VPN
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| Matthew Malleo N
Network Management
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Nithin Eluvathingal
Collaboration, IP Telephony
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Paul Driver
Routing, Switching
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Pieter t Hart
Wireless, Switching
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| Redouane Meddane
Collaboration, Security, French
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Reza Sharifi
Switching
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Reza Alikhani N
Network Access Control
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Richard Rudling
Wireless
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| Richard Burts
Routing, Switching
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Rob Ingram
Network Security, VPN
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Roger Kallberg
Unified Communications, IP Telephony
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Silesio Carvalho N
Security, Portuguese
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| Stuart Clark
DevNet
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Torbjørn Bang N
Networking, DevNet
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Thomas Alexander N
Network Security
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Wayne De Nardi
Collab, Webex
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Other references
VIP Class of 2024 Announcement
CLN Class of 2025 Announcement
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