…but first, let me put food on the table!

I left home at 17 to pursue a degree in computer science in 2001. This was a big deal for me, especially leaving home. It was uncommon back then for girls to do so. My college years passed more quickly than I would’ve liked, but I was very excited by the prospect of making a living. This transition, though, hit me like a truck. We’ve all been there, right? I was handling so many responsibilities at such a young age while at a demanding job. But I found purpose. I gave it my all and strove for excellence.

A couple years and a couple jobs later, I found myself at Dell Technologies. I joined as a Data Manager in the Consulting business unit and started supporting large and complex Data-Center migration projects. I was curious, always have been, and I continued to learn about my job and the business. I volunteered to support a colleague based in the United States with a migration project. The success proved pivotal for the entire team! We got recognized for our ability to adapt, collaborate and deliver. It expanded our scope of work. This positioned us centrally in Dell’s growth plans. We were now involved in deep engagements with every Dell Technologies Select customer’s business.

I also broadened my expertise beyond Data-Center Migrations to encompass various cutting-edge technologies in Infrastructure Transformation consulting. What were once buzzwords are now technologies I work with daily – multi-cloud, development, security and operations, artificial intelligence, etc. I’m a Migration Manager, and there’s still a vast ocean left to explore. The Consulting Center of Excellence does a lot, from workforce modernization to business resiliency and more. It’s an exciting place to be!