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Malaysia Leadership & Abseiling became my unexpected blueprint for women in IT leadership—and a powerful reminder for CXOs: strategy matters, yet courage compounds. First, a leadership offsite in Kuala Lumpur aligned goals and execution. Then the rainforest forced a different kind of clarity—because team building turns real when fear shows up. As I leaned back into the rope system, I stopped chasing perfection and started choosing growth. Consequently, I carried home a simple executive lesson: trust the process, move anyway, and lead forward without performing. If you’re a woman leader navigating visibility, pressure, and high-stakes decisions, this story will reset how you define strength—and how you scale it.

Malaysia Leadership & Abseiling

Malaysia Leadership & Abseiling became my unexpected blueprint for women in IT leadership—and a powerful reminder for CXOs: strategy matters, yet courage compounds. First, a leadership offsite in Kuala Lumpur aligned goals and execution. Then the rainforest forced a different kind of clarity—because team building turns

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Inside Sun Microsystems: Here are some interesting facts about Sun Microsystems' Menlo Park, CA campus: Architectural Innovation: The Menlo Park campus was known for its unique and innovative architecture, which was designed to foster collaboration and creativity. The open office layout, abundant natural light, and communal spaces were ahead of their time and influenced the design of modern tech campuses. Birthplace of Java: Sun Microsystems' Menlo Park campus was the birthplace of the Java programming language, which has become one of the most widely used languages in the world. Java was originally developed as part of the Green Project in 1991, aimed at creating a language for interactive television. Open-Source Leadership: Sun Microsystems was a major proponent of open-source software, and many of its groundbreaking projects, like the OpenOffice suite and the Solaris operating system, were developed and managed from the Menlo Park campus. High-Tech Culture: The campus was a hub for innovation, attracting some of the brightest minds in the tech industry. Sun's culture emphasized engineering excellence, leading to numerous technological advancements and patents that shaped the future of computing. Eco-Friendly Design: Sun Microsystems was committed to sustainability, and the Menlo Park campus reflected this with its eco-friendly design. The buildings incorporated energy-efficient features, and Sun promoted green initiatives long before they became industry standards. Network is the Computer: The famous slogan "The Network is the Computer" was coined at Sun Microsystems and encapsulated the company's vision for a connected world where computing power was distributed across networks. This philosophy underpinned much of Sun's work in network computing and cloud infrastructure. Global Impact: From its Menlo Park headquarters, Sun Microsystems influenced the global tech industry, driving innovations in server technology, cloud computing, and software development that continue to impact businesses and consumers worldwide.

Inside Sun Microsystems

Inside Sun Microsystems was relentless passion for collaborative Open Standards, innovation and global leadership in cloud computing, IT service management, and operational excellence continue to shape the tech industry today. CEOs and CIOs that created a compelling foundation and call to action, we were all proud

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Lori Shaw — Senior IT Leader, Transformation & Operational Excellence I had the privilege of partnering closely with Lori Shaw during her tenure as a Senior Manager at Sun Microsystems, where she consistently demonstrated exceptional leadership in enterprise IT operations, compliance, and service transformation. Over more than 10 years at Sun Microsystems (1999–2010), Lori held multiple senior leadership roles that spanned Global IT Business Analysis, Process Engineering, Release Management, SOX Compliance, Internal Support Design, and Field Operations Management. Across each role, she combined strategic vision with execution discipline—driving measurable results at enterprise scale.

Lori Shaw

Lori Shaw Endorsement

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Steve West: https://www.linkedin.com/in/steve-west-7389493/

Steve West

Steve West Endorsement: Was on the board of directors for the Denver Metro HDI chapter. Today. Steve West is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in the employer benefits and healthcare sectors. As of October 2023, he serves as an Employer Benefits Producer at McGriff in

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Venkatesh Thiruvaipati

Venkatesh Thiruvaipati Endorsement

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Gerry Peterson

Gerry Peterson, an IT Director and Senior IT Portfolio Manager, later at CSC endorsed Dawn's work with his team from Sun Microsystems.

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Deepak Baderia

Deepak Baderia endorsement of Dawn during their work at Sun Microsystems where he was a treasured Solution Architect and Technical Program Leader and Dawn worked in Enterprise Network Resource Programs.

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Lin Brown, PhD

Lin Brown, PhD endorsed Dawn for our work where he oversaw Sun Microsystems Quality in Menlo Park, CA.

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Subhashis Basak at Sun Microsystems, where he consistently stood out as a calm, disciplined force for Program Management and Operational Excellence.

Subhashis Basak

Subhasis Basak Endorsement of Dawn, was during their work at Sun Microsystems where Subhashis was a leading Sun Microsystems Product and Program Manager.

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Sandra Ware

Sandra Ware endorsed Dawn for partnership in Sun Microsystems Global Programs and Projects

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