Each week on 5 Minute Salute our host Dan Bean talks to veterans making a difference in their communities. Today, Dan has the honor to speak with Dre’ Abadie of VMware by Broadcom.
Short company description:
Broadcom Inc. is an American multinational designer, developer, manufacturer, and global supplier of a wide range of semiconductor and infrastructure software products. Broadcom’s product offerings serve the data center, networking, software, broadband, wireless, storage, and industrial markets.
How do you define success?:
Personal fulfillment.
How did you get started in your field or work?:
Career Army Signal Officer with cyber experience and deep academic opportunities in emerging technologies
What’s one thing we should know that makes your company unique?:
#9 company in the U.S. based on market capitalization (interesting blend of both hardware and software solutions).
What was the biggest obstacle you had to overcome in your business?:
My biggest obstacle has been the transition from active duty to corporate America and recognizing/articulating value as a contributor to a wider team.