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Fitness Update

Posted on March 3, 2026 by Carmelo

Since I’ve been back from War, I’ve been steadily doing my walking and running. I’ve even started going back to the gym, though not that often. But it still counts! My weight has stabilized at 250 lbs. I’m a little … Continue reading →

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January Summary 2026

Posted on February 1, 2026 by Carmelo

I got a message from ISC2 that I was missing 20.5 Class B CPEs and I needed them to renew my CCSP. The timing of my certs makes this really weird that I can be 240+ CPEs over on my … Continue reading →

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3rd Week into 2026

Posted on January 22, 2026 by Carmelo

Hey, I kept up and didn’t slack… Too much! I had a day where I just did a mile, I have some soreness in my lower back from walking. I also am hella sore from doing some light workout at … Continue reading →

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2 Weeks into 2026

Posted on January 15, 2026 by Carmelo

I didn’t lose as much weight this time, but its still a loss so that’s a win to me! I walked and ran and increased mileage and my feet and lungs are getting used to it. I haven’t been stretching … Continue reading →

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1 Week Into 2026

Posted on January 8, 2026 by Carmelo

I really appreciate the life that I’ve built and my wife. Things are doing well so far into this year. I’ve been up on my fitness, moving every day. I’ve walked mostly and some running for 16 miles so far … Continue reading →

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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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Day 1 Again!

Posted on November 22, 2022 by Carmelo

I was offered and accepted the position of Vice President!

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Saint Louis Missouri

Posted on April 7, 2022 by Carmelo

We had a business trip to get everyone together since the acquisition at one of the many Centene campuses. The St. Louis location has a lot of people from the Magellan side of the house who’ve been working there since … Continue reading →

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Tomorrow is Day 1… Again!

Posted on August 29, 2021 by Carmelo

About a month ago, the CISO asked me if I would accept a position to take over the Security Operations Center. I immediately thought not, but considered it and eventually convinced myself about growth and opportunity at Magellan. So far, … Continue reading →

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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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