After 14+ years of staying, yesterday was my last day at La Trobe University (LTU). When I joined the University back in 2009, I had to support a small team in managing their Cisco network. In a couple of years, I decided to learn Cisco Wi-Fi, and that marked the birth of my blog in 2012. The University provided me with so much flexibility and allowed me to explore my passions. Teaching and mentoring are areas where I found the most satisfaction.
During my time at LTU, I encouraged my entire team to acquire Wi-Fi skills to manage large-scale enterprise Wi-Fi. I mentored them to begin their CWNP journey and expand their knowledge of Cisco Wi-Fi. Seeing people you’ve helped thrive in the industry is the most satisfying part of my career.
Specifically, in the past 5 years, I took advantage of all available leave options and continued to balance both sides of work (external teaching and managing University network operations). I am eager to continue following my passion, which demands greater flexibility. However, the University’s expectations for my time conflict with this pursuit. Therefore, I have made the decision to part ways with the University.
I am incredibly grateful to the University for the opportunities given to me during all those years. I am thankful for all the support the LTU team has provided me during my time at LTU, and I have built long-lasting friendships with many of them.
So, what’s next? I am going to remain as an independent network consultant and see how it goes for a while. That will provide the flexibility I need at the moment. I know it will be a different journey and I need to give it a try. I am confident that I will receive enough support from the wonderful network I have built around the world.
You can keep in touch with me rasika[AT]mrnnetworks[DOT]com email address.
dordoneza3174e1e40 said:
Hi Rasi, congrats for this new Journey. Youre a brave man. I wish you the best always. You will be success in this new Journey.
nayarasi said:
Hi Daniel. Thank you my friend. I will keep you posted how it goes.
Rasika
@JWaas said:
Hi Rashika, wishing you the absolute best in your next endeavor. Your mentoring, teaching, blog posts and support over the years have been amazing and a huge benefit to all in the Wi-Fi community!
nayarasi said:
Hi John, Good to hear from you and thank you for encouraging words. Let’s stay in touch
Rasika
Hiten Thakkar said:
Good Luck on your new adventures.
nayarasi said:
Hi Hiten, Thank you very much.
KIT
Rasika
Rajika Harsnahi Agampodi said:
You can achieve whatever you wish for. Congratulations and Good luck for following your passion. 🙂
nayarasi said:
To my lovely wife,
You are the one behind my success. If you continue to support me, I will go even further.
karthikeyan said:
Hi Rasi , Congrats for your futures endeavor
nayarasi said:
Hi Karthik,
Thank you so much.
Rasika
Hiten Thakkar said:
Good luck with your new adventure
nayarasi said:
Hi Hiten,
Thank you very much.
Rasika