2024-11-01 13:09:00
A Cirion Technologies announced the addition of Miguel Rodriguez as its new Chief Cybersecurity Officer (CISO) for Latin America. Rodríguez comes to Cirion with a broad background leading cybersecurity teams at technology and services companies across the region, such as Telefónica, Mega Tech and Cytric Solutions.
In his new role, Rodriguez will be responsible for leading and coordinating enterprise-wide cybersecurity strategies. Its main objective will be to strengthen protection policies and systems to ensure safe and reliable operations, both for the company and its customers.
“Miguel’s experience will be fundamental to achieving our strategic objectives. We have complete confidence in his ability to lead the team to new achievements”, said Luciano Parola, Chief Information Officer at Cirion Technologies.
About Cirion
Cirion is a pan-regional digital technology and infrastructure provider, offering colocation, cloud infrastructure, and terrestrial and subsea fiber network services. Cirion serves more than 5,500 multinational and Latin American-based customers, including enterprises, government agencies, cloud service providers, wireline and wireless carriers, ISPs and other leading companies. The Company owns and operates a portfolio of its own networks and data centers, with broad coverage covering the entire Latin American region.
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**Interview with a Career Coach on the Importance of Informational Interviews**
**Date:** November 1, 2024
**Time:** 1:09 PM
**Host:** Welcome to today’s segment! We are joined by Jamie Collins, a career coach with over a decade of experience guiding students and professionals in their career paths. Jamie, thank you for being with us!
**Jamie:** Thank you for having me! I’m excited to discuss the value of informational interviews.
**Host:** Let’s dive right in. Can you tell us what an informational interview is and why it’s important for career exploration?
**Jamie:** Absolutely! An informational interview is a conversation you initiate with someone working in a field or role you’re interested in. It’s an opportunity to learn about their experiences, insights, and advice without the pressure of a formal job interview. This is crucial for anyone exploring career options as it helps to build connections and gain firsthand knowledge about different professions.
**Host:** That makes sense! What specific tips would you offer for someone looking to conduct an effective informational interview?
**Jamie:** Here are a few key tips:
1. **Do your research:** Learn about the person you’re interviewing and their career path. This makes for more engaging questions.
2. **Prepare thoughtful questions:** Ask about their day-to-day responsibilities, challenges they face, and what they enjoy most about their job.
3. **Be respectful of their time:** Keep the meeting to about 20-30 minutes unless they are open to extending it.
4. **Follow up:** Send a thank-you note or email expressing your appreciation for their time and insights.
**Host:** Great advice! Do you have any examples of how an informational interview has helped someone you’ve coached?
**Jamie:** Certainly! One of my clients, Sarah, was struggling to decide between two career paths. After conducting a couple of informational interviews, she not only solidified her choice but also landed a summer internship through one of her contacts. It was a game-changer for her career trajectory.
**Host:** That’s inspiring! As we wrap up, what final piece of advice would you give to our listeners who are considering informational interviews?
**Jamie:** Don’t hesitate to reach out! Most professionals are more than willing to share their experiences. It’s a fantastic way to network and gather insights that can help shape your career path. Remember, every conversation is a potential opportunity!
**Host:** Thank you, Jamie, for sharing your expertise on informational interviews. It’s been a pleasure having you!
**Jamie:** Thank you for having me! Good luck to everyone in their career exploration journey!
