Brian Torres-Gil
Sacramento, California, United States
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Brian Torres-Gil shared thisBrian Torres-Gil shared thisI’m #hiring. Know anyone who might be interested?
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Brian Torres-Gil shared thisBrian Torres-Gil shared thisThis is it! Your next opportunity! Palo Alto Networks is hiring!
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Brian Torres-Gil liked thisBrian Torres-Gil liked this✨ Ended last week on a high note as I continued my mission of bringing Women in Cybersecurity (WiCyS) Sacramento Affiliate into the community! 🙌🏻 It’s wild to think that just a few months ago, I had no idea how I was going to lead this affiliate. I had never held a title like this before and honestly, I felt the same way I did when I first pivoted into cybersecurity - overwhelmed, unsure, and wondering if I was truly ready. But here’s what I’ve learned...you're never fully ready for the next role, you grow into it by doing it. You build confidence through action. 💯 By embracing that mindset, I not only coordinated a successful event with over 30 amazing attendees, but I also stepped into a new chapter in my career with a dream team and a supervisor I truly admire. 🥹 Most importantly, I stayed rooted in what matters, leaning on my support system, asking questions, being open to learning, and showing up as my authentic self. I know I’m not everyone’s cup of tea, and I don’t have all the answers but I do have a story, a purpose, and a passion for building a community. That mindset also led to an incredible partnership with Megan Rutlen with Lead the Pack: Women in Tech Connect. What started as a small idea blossomed into something much bigger: a genuine partnership rooted in shared values, collaboration, and purpose. We brought Pathways into Cybersecurity to life. A vibrant and welcoming event grounded in real conversations and building bridges. I was honored to co-moderate this event and introduce a phenomenal panel Jaspreet Rodriguez, MSc., Carmen Marsh, Heather Stoner, Louis Conley who shared their journeys, lessons learned, and FREE resources to help anyone upskill from wherever they are in their journey. 🌱 Huge thank you to everyone who supported and attended. The energy was contagious and I’m already looking forward to what’s next! Follow our LinkedIn page! 👉🏻 https://lnkd.in/gsYGpzn2 Learn more about WiCyS 👉🏻 wicys.org #WiCyS #Cybersecurity #WomenInCybersecurity #AuthenticLeadership #PathwaysIntoCybersecurity #Allyship #SacramentoEvent #Upskilling #RepresentationMatters #Community #ThriveTogether
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Brian Torres-Gil liked thisBrian Torres-Gil liked thisSan Fran Cisco calling! 🌁 And the NorCal Optiv teams answered! Back in the Bay this week for a s☀️nny Splisco event and getting SASE with Chris Riviere and the Optiv SAs! Great discussion around architecture and GTM. Shout out to Jeff Warburton, Garrett Pederson, and Robert for showcasing the Optiv Market System (OMS) to our field teams. Thank you to Briana Farro and Matthew J Joseff, CFE for that fantastic Splunk+XDR story. This synergy 🌐 will harness the true power of our partnership for bigger better things to come. The gorgeous weather, beautiful SF views, and bumping into good friends at the Cisco Meraki office were just the side perks. 💚 #BetterTogether #PowerOfPartnership #wearecisco .:|:.:|:. #OptiveNation
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Brian Torres-Gil reacted on thisBrian Torres-Gil reacted on this14 years ago I was walking, for the first time, through that door at Java Drive where Palo Alto Networks was located back then. We were around 400 people working and for me joining the company was a dream come true! Thanks to Lee Klarich, Nir Zuk and Brett Eldridge for allowing me to live the dream all these years and made me feel part of a great family! Thanks Marc Benoit for being my brother from another mother and many more that we will stick together forever. It's time to take a break for me. I joined the company with the mission to help customers to move from their legacy firewalls to Panos and I developed the first MigrationTool a.k.a Expedition, I tried to always being available and help hundreds of customers, partner, SEs, ProServ and I enjoyed every moment, thanks to my Expedition Team to keep the great work over the years. I'll miss you all. See you soon ;-)
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Brian Torres-Gil reacted on thisBrian Torres-Gil reacted on thisIn pandemic life, we don’t get the same opportunities for a lot of things, so this chapter ends with a trip to FedEx. After 16 years, today I chose to leave Cisco for a new adventure. I am grateful to you all and excited for my next chapter! #wearecisco As Cisco has played a massive role connecting the world, we are certainly due credit for truly making it a smaller place. I am honored to have worked with my colleagues to help our customers along the way. Please do not be a stranger.
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Brian Torres-Gil reacted on thisBrian Torres-Gil reacted on thisWorking from home during another lockdown sometimes means letting your kid give you a pedicure so you can take a call in silence 🤪💅 Stephanie Di Francesco #workingfromhome #workingfromhomelife #lockdown2021 #LEGOTeam #LEGO
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