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Multiple certifications set the pace in this environment

In hopes of reaching the benchmark set by colleagues, Jim Shupe doggedly pursues his second CCIE. Being a CCIE is not a requirement in his position, nor is it a prerequisite for him to advance within his organization. So why then would he choose to spend so many long hours studying and practicing for the CCIE Security lab—particularly when he already holds a CCIE in the Routing and Switching track? “I have to keep up with the pace, so to speak,” Jim says, referring to the fact that many of his colleagues are double CCIEs. Read the full story.

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Roman Rodichev moved to United States from Russia in 1996 at the age of 16. Until then, he had never used the Internet or even heard of Cisco Systems. He had one simple goal at that time - to find the ideal career niche that would keep him happy and financially secure. Little did he know he’d fulfill this goal by acquiring five CCIEs by the age of 26.
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Path to professional respect

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Earning a customer’s business

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KS Ganesan’s pursuit of the CCIE certification began at the request of a potential customer. "It’s instant credibility—instant acceptance from your peers and people who don’t know you. Suddenly, you’re on a pedestal."
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Other Case Studies

Previously featured profiles offer insight and tips from those who’ve traveled the path to CCIE certification. Check out what they have to say.

Profile	Track	Story
Marcelo Lima	Routing and Switching Track	Overcoming the language barrier
Wagner Bernardes	WAN	Benefits for employers
Michael Calhoon	R&S candidate	Cost-effective study tips
Banlan Chen	R&S candidate	Relating study to work
Alexandre Faroni	R&S	Handling the pressure
David Ferguson, 10-yr CCIE	R&S	CCIE has paid off many times
Dave Goodwin, multi CCIE	R&S, Voice	Certification validates skill in his field
Marius Holmsen, multi CCIE	R&S, Service Provider, Security	Multiple CCIEs in single year
Luciano Moraes, multi CCIE	R&S	Making time for lab study
Scott Morris, multi CCIE	R&S, Dial, SP, Security	Personal satisfaction drives him
Khalid Raza, 10-yr CCIE	R&S	Success began with CCIE
Phil Remaker, 10-yr CCIE	R&S, Dial	Recertifying keeps him current

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