I've made two unexpected career pivots that fundamentally changed my trajectory. The first happened when I transitioned from traditional security roles into AWS data center infrastructure security. I had 10 years of security experience, but no data center experience—none. I remember walking into my first data center thinking, "I have no idea what half of these systems do." But I refused to let that stop me. I learned everything I could, asked questions others were afraid to ask, and made myself indispensable by mastering the systems others avoided. I built relationships with operations and engineering teams, and I became the bridge between security and infrastructure. That pivot taught me that you don't need to have all the answers on day one—you need the courage to learn and the commitment to deliver. The second pivot was even more unexpected. When my previous leaders stepped away from BEN-BOLD, I suddenly found myself as President of a fledgling organization. I hadn't planned to lead a global employee network, but the opportunity—and the need—was there. What I discovered was a passion I didn't know I had: building community, creating opportunities for others, and using my platform to advance diversity in the data center space. I've grown BEN-BOLD to over 500 members across 5 regional nodes, and we've achieved incredible outcomes. That pivot taught me that sometimes your most meaningful work finds you when you're willing to say yes to opportunities that scare you. Both pivots reinforced something I tell young professionals all the time: don't wait for the perfect moment or the perfect credentials. Step into the discomfort, learn as you go, and trust that your unique perspective and commitment will carry you through.