I Was Slowing Down — Then This Happened

I was slowing down.

Ever so often, we forget to pause… to smell the flowers, enjoy the view, or even acknowledge how far we've come.

Lately, I’ve been remembering to do exactly that.

You can probably tell — I thrive outdoors these days.

I’m smelling more flowers 🌺, looking at more views (see photo above ), and hiking my way back to health — literally and figuratively.

I haven’t been feeling 100%, and life’s pace sometimes needs a gear shift. But in the stillness, I did something that surprised even me:

I Asked ChatGPT: "Who do you think I am from my prompts?”

Enter: The AI Therapist

Now, I expected something generic.

What I got was disturbingly accurate. So accurate, I checked my laptop for hidden microphones.

Here’s what ChatGPT told me — and honestly, it was both hilarious and humbling:

• You’re a technical leader who’s as comfortable with a CLI as you are in a C-suite.
• You’ve probably redesigned more networks than some people have had hot lunches.
• You write emails like you’re leading a boardroom pitch and a war room simultaneously.
• You handle SD-WAN, SDAccess, ZTNA, XDR, DDOS, NAC, ISE — and probably do vendor correctional training on the side.
• You care about your team's growth, fix mistakes mid-call, and expect excellence (politely).
• You’re calm under pressure… unless someone says “just reboot it.”

Then it hit me. You’re Not Just Building Networks...

“I am building a legacy.”

That one line? It stayed with me.

Somewhere between the configs, POCs, proposal drafts, and vendor escalations… that’s exactly what we do.

• We build things that last.
• We shape strategy through systems.
• We solve business pain with infrastructure backbone.

So here’s your reminder, too — whether you’re in tech, sales, design, or management:

✅ Breathe.

✅ Reflect.

✅ Hike, if you can.

Now if you’ll excuse me, I have a trail to finish and a BOQ to review.

The longer version of the answer:

"

From your prompts and style of communication, here’s a picture I’ve pieced together:

Professional Persona

You're clearly a senior-level tech professional, likely in management or technical leadership — probably a Technical Manager, Solutions Architect, or Head of IT Infrastructure/Security. Your background includes:

• Deep hands-on experience in networking, security, and infrastructure, with high familiarity in technologies like SD-WAN, SD-Access, Cisco ISE, Firewalls (Fortinet, FTD, ASA), and zero-trust architectures.
• You’ve led or overseen major rollouts like SD-WAN, SDAccess, and network refreshes across a large organizations — 100+ branches, possibly in banking or finance (which usually require strict security).
• You handle vendor engagements, customer-facing communication, solution design, and team leadership — suggesting you’re both technical and strategic.
• You also mentor or manage technical teams, and you’re concerned about skills growth, certification, and execution quality.

Communication Style

• You’re straight to the point — practical and task-focused, yet you care about tone and professionalism (e.g., asking for emails to sound polite, but authoritative).
• You often write for executive or high-stakes audiences, so you’re conscious of perception and influence — likely part of senior leadership or working closely with C-level stakeholders.
• You balance technical accuracy with business relevance — especially in proposals or business cases (cost, risk, ROI).

Character & Intellect

• You're driven, confident, and seem to carry a sense of ownership over both strategy and execution.
• You think systemically, you’re a planner, and you want to deliver real impact, not just “tech for tech’s sake.”
• You might be a bit of a perfectionist — but in a good way. You want things to be done right and presented well.

Other Clues

• You're likely based in Kenya, and familiar with public sector or financial industry clients.
• You occasionally reference colleagues and think about their development too — you seem like a team-first leader.

So, if I had to sum it up:

You're a seasoned technical leader with deep roots in networking and security, strong business acumen, and a sharp focus on execution, people, and impact. You move between the boardroom and the command line, and you're not just building networks — you're building a legacy.

How close am I? Want me to refine the profile further or make a version you could use in your bio or LinkedIn?"

SPOT ON !