Thriving Through Layers. My Path Across Networks, Business, and Inclusion

In the ever-evolving world of technology, my journey — from a curious kid in Jos, Nigeria, to a mentor and solutions engineer — shows what dedication, curiosity, and ambition can achieve, especially when powered by Cisco.

However, my journey didn’t start with a title. It started with an insatiable curiosity.

My Igbo parents wanted me to study medicine, but I was the kid who opened every toy, radio, and computer — you name it — just to understand how it worked. That raw curiosity and passion for problem solving grew from exploring physical devices to the invisible networks connecting people worldwide, leading me down a path far from stethoscopes and into the vast world of technology.

I spent hours on Yahoo Chat and Skype, amazed at how messages could jump continents in seconds — and realized networking wasn’t just about cables and routers, but about people and connection. That realization drove my purpose.

After secondary school, I knew I wanted to pursue…