01-25-2023 01:10 PM - last edited on 02-08-2023 08:57 AM by Gabriela Godoi do Prado
Congratulations on your well-deserved success, welcome to Cisco’s VIP Class of 2023!
We're thrilled to announce the 2023 Cisco Designated VIP Class of Cisco Community. This year we have 60 VIPs -yes, we keep breaking record- with 11 new awardees. And for the second year in a row, we have 3 ladies in the same class. Thanks, VIPs, for helping for building this community, for your contributions, and for helping tons around the world, we wish you even more success in future.
The Cisco Designated VIP program recognizes the top external individual contributors in Cisco's online communities, including Cisco Community, and Cisco Learning (CLN).
Cisco Designated VIPs are recognized by their peers for their expertise, tireless contributions, and their abundant participation that is vital to community success. With this program, Cisco formally recognizes the positive, valuable influence that our top individual members exert on the communities overall.
Along with the 2023 class, we extend our warmest congratulations to these technology industry leaders!
Special acknowledgment goes to Jonathan Schulenberg, Leo Laohoo, Richard Burts, and Scott Fella for being a Cisco Designated VIP for 13th time (since the inception of the program). Additionally, Jon Marshall and Reza Sharifi are VIPs for the 12th time. THANK YOU, you’re an inspiration!
For over a decade this program continues rocking and recognizing those who share their time and knowledge to help thousands around the globe. Thank you to all the 2022 Cisco Designated VIPs for all their contributions this past year. Regardless of the VIP status, we appreciate all your contributions. Since you are the soul of the community, we are in your debt. This community continues to thrive thanks to your knowledge sharing.
- Cisco Community Team
Cisco Community VIPs
This distinction is only given to a select group of Cisco customers, partners and guest community members, based on many factors in the program. We are deeply grateful of the extensive community involvement of these highly respected technology experts. You can view their profiles and “follow” their posts to grow your knowledge.
Network Access Control
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Network Access
Control, Wireless
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Network Security, Network Access Control
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Network Access Control
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Contact Center
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Collaboration, Telepresence
and Video Infrastructure
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Networking, Chinese
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Wireless, Switching, Chinese
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Network Access Control
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Wireless, Spanish
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Contact Center
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Routing, Switching, Network Management
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Webex
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Networking, Wireless
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Switching, Security, Japanese
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Networking Management, Routing, Switching
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Giuseppe Larosa
Routing, Switching
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Hare Ram Balaji Bandi
Networking, Routing, Security
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Haydn Andrews
Wireless
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Small Business, Networking
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Spanish, Routing, IP Telephony
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Wireless
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Routing, Switching
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Webex, IP Telephony
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Routing, Switching
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Routing & Switching, Security, Spanish
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Network Security, Networking
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Webex
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Email Security, Web Security
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Leo Laohoo
Switching, Routing, Wireless
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Routing & Switching, Spanish |
Networking
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Networking, Wireless, Switching
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Network Security, Portuguese
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IP Telephony, Unified Communications
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Network Security
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Networking
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Marvin Rhoads
Network Security, VPN
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Mohamed Arshad |
Network Security, IP Telephony & Phones
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Collaboration, IP Telephony
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Wireless
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Routing, Switching
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Wireless
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Collaboration, Security,
French
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Reza Sharifi
Switching
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Richard Burts
Routing, Switching
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Wireless
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Network Security, VPN
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Unified Communications, IP Telephony
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Scott Fella Wireless
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Networking
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ACI, Data Center
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VPN, Network Security
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Webex
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TelePresence
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Other references
VIP Class of 2022 Announcement
Cisco Learning Network VIPs [Read More]
03-02-2023 02:43 AM
@Hilda Arteaga This year cisco gifts for VIP were not very good. two glass of cups and one T-shirt. Not happy I am sure cisco community go do much better then this.
03-02-2023 04:16 AM
Hello, @Sheraz.Salim thank you so much for your feedback! We are always looking for improvement and will take notes for the upcoming class.
03-30-2023 08:21 AM
What is the Cisco Designated VIP program and how does it recognize individuals for their contributions in Cisco's online communities?
03-30-2023 08:34 AM
Hi @AliBaud !
Thanks for asking it.
Cisco Designated VIPs are recognized by their peers for their expertise and tireless contributions, and their abundant participation is vital to community success. With this program, Cisco formally recognizes the positive, valuable influence our top individual members exert on the communities overall. We do some analysis annually to select our class based on contributions: solution given, kudos received, questions answered, content created, etc.
VIP class receives benefits, such as a Cisco Live pass, a Cisco Certification code, access to a private community, a quarterly session with the Cisco team, and more. Please, let me know if you want to learn more. I´ll happily guide you on this journey to become a Community VIP!
Gaby
03-30-2023 08:37 AM
Thank you for sharing this information. It is great to know that Cisco recognizes the expertise and contributions of their top individual members through the Cisco Designated VIP program. It is clear that this program plays a vital role in the success of the community, and it is interesting to learn about the selection process that takes place based on various contributions such as solutions given, kudos received, questions answered, and content created.
It is impressive to see the benefits that VIP members receive, including access to exclusive events such as Cisco Live, a Cisco certification code, and a quarterly session with the Cisco team. It is clear that becoming a Community VIP is an exciting journey, and it is great to see that there is support available for those who are interested in pursuing this goal.
Thank you for offering to guide anyone who is interested in becoming a Community VIP. Your enthusiasm for this program is inspiring, and I'm sure many people will appreciate your guidance.
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