Category Archives: Journal

Vice President

Posted on November 23, 2022 by Carmelo

and just like that, a year and 2 months later, I’m now a Vice President in the same role.

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Now What’s Up?

Posted on August 28, 2021 by Carmelo

I have been offered a promoted position in the company. I start on 8/30/2021 as a Senior Director and I’ll own the Security Operations Center.

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Freedom?

Posted on April 9, 2021 by Carmelo

This week, the new CA ISO started and I think I’m transitioning out of CA! It might be a bit to fully leave it, but I’m confident. Jaime and I already started talking of vacation! OMG!

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Break

Posted on March 19, 2021 by Carmelo

End of last week, one of my coworkers put in his notice, and of course I will pick up his area as we search to fill it. I figured I should take just a little time off before I stay … Continue reading →

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It was bad…

Posted on March 12, 2021 by Carmelo

Honestly… we reviewed the metrics over and over… There was no way we could come out shining. How could the company let things get this bad? We went over and over the graphs, the presentation, and the pitch of the … Continue reading →

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Good Job

Posted on March 5, 2021 by Carmelo
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Setting Examples

Posted on February 26, 2021 by Carmelo

I’m somewhat frustrated but somewhat satisfied that some leaders are not setting the right example and I’m going the extra mile and setting the example myself.

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Job Satisfaction From Hard Work

Posted on February 19, 2021 by Carmelo

I’ve been feeling good with how things are going at work.

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Vulnerability Management

Posted on February 12, 2021 by Carmelo

I’ve raised some issues last week and then took over ownership of it to get it fixed. I’m glad my week is over!

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Pay Day

Posted on February 5, 2021 by Carmelo

This week had it’s highs and lows, but overall it was a good week. Nothing is ever boring, even boring meetings that we make boring for some, are exciting for us that we made them boring. I’m all for boring! … Continue reading →

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