Jason Shearer

Jason is the Workplace SE Director at Cisco, where he is shaping the future of flexible work environments with technology designed in from the beginning. With two decades of experience in technical leadership and systems architecture, Jason has developed a nuanced understanding of the interplay between technology and business needs. His career began in the reseller community with a focus on security risk assessments, mitigation strategies, and the deployment of collaborative technologies and data center design. He spent a tenure as the Enterprise Architect at a leading national healthcare provider, crafting multi-vendor solutions that directly addressed complex business outcomes. Beyond his strategic and leadership roles, Jason is passionately involved in mentoring and developing the next generation of technical leaders within Cisco and beyond. He delivers career development programs and workshops, and participates as an instructor in GSE-led initiatives such as STLDP and SMDD, signifi