As a veteran with over five years of cumulative active duty time, Cory Waddingham has gained valuable experience as an Operations Specialist in the U.S. Navy and later as an IT Specialist. His service was motivated by family tradition and a desire to see the world. Running tactical networking systems like NTDS on his first ship set him up for a successful career in tech, where he now serves as Lead Support Engineer for Neo4j AuraDB. He attributes his leadership skills to his experience working with fellow Navy personnel towards a common goal, sacrificing personal comfort for the greater good. Cory believes that this spirit can be applied in corporate environments, fostering strong and successful companies.