In Midtown Atlanta, Cisco’s local headquarters reflects the company’s commitment to innovation, sustainability, and inclusive design. Just steps from Georgia Tech’s campus, the space showcases how technology can enhance both the workplace and the broader community.
From smart building systems to real-time data insights, the facility integrates cutting-edge solutions that support employee well-being and environmental responsibility. It’s a tangible expression of Cisco’s mission to power an inclusive future for all. Where connectivity, collaboration, and care converge.
Scheller Goes Inside Cisco
Cisco at a Glance
What
Cisco is a global technology leader powering secure connectivity, smart buildings, and digital transformation across industries.
When
Cisco was founded in 1984 and opened its Atlanta headquarters in 2022 as part of a major expansion, committing to hire 700 employees in Georgia.
Where
Cisco's Atlanta headquarters in West Midtown spans five floors of state-of-the-art workspace.
How
Cisco transforms how organizations work and connect through innovative technology solutions, using their Atlanta office as a living lab for smart building technology and hybrid work environments.
Step Inside Cisco's Atlanta Headquarters
A mere minutes’ walk from Georgia Tech in West Midtown, Cisco's Atlanta headquarters represents the future of smart workspace design and hybrid work innovation. The sleek 18th floor lounge showcases the way Cisco uses its own technology to create data-driven, flexible work environments that prioritize both productivity and employee well-being.
The five-floor Atlanta hub functions as a living laboratory for smart building technology, where Cisco's "workplace learn loop" collects real-time data through IoT sensors, cameras, and smart infrastructure. This continuous feedback loop informs everything from automated lighting and shading systems to room design and space optimization. The office embodies Cisco's commitment to hybrid work with no assigned desks. Instead, intentional design creates shared workspaces, collaboration zones, and quiet areas that adapt to employee needs.
Cisco's Atlanta presence reflects both strategic expansion and deep Georgia Tech integration. The company funds more research projects at Georgia Tech than any other university worldwide, with 34 active collaborations spanning networking, cybersecurity, and emerging technologies. This research partnership, combined with the proximity to top technical talent, made Atlanta a natural choice for Cisco's major East Coast expansion.
The workspace showcases Cisco's core principle of simplicity: "Simple. Seamless. Frictionless." From automated building systems to collaborative technology integration, every design element serves the goal of removing barriers to productive work while fostering the innovation essential to Cisco's mission of powering an inclusive future for all.
The People of Scheller x Cisco
Patrick Govan
Global Account Executive, Cisco
26 years at Cisco | Champion of Cisco’s Atlanta HQ
"I started at Cisco right out of college with limited hardware experience, thinking 'This sounds pretty good,’ and I've been here twenty-six years. I've held multiple roles including supporting large enterprise customers in Europe. I now help shape our Atlanta headquarters. This is the coolest Cisco office in the world. We moved to Tech Square to help with innovation and attract top talent. Georgia Tech is a cutting-edge customer."
Kai Car
Smart Buildings Workplace Specialist, Cisco
18 years at Cisco | Architect of employee-centric design
"My job is to take technology and bring it together to design, construct, and manage better real estate. Cisco had 28 million square feet in the early 2000s; we've compressed down to 7-10 million and are shedding another 30%. Why? Real estate is the number two cost for organizations after people. We work toward “Simple, Seamless, Frictionless” solutions. If we don't build to that standard, we lose employee commitment. This Atlanta building was designed as a talent and collaboration center, with every design decision built on data and insights."
Ash Mitchell
CXC Demonstration Systems Engineer, Cisco
Georgia-based leader | Advocate for MBAs and early talent
"Once you're at Cisco, opportunity opens up. Most MBAs go into management roles within Cisco and find themselves already a step ahead. There's room to grow, shift, and learn. Scott Herren, our CFO, is a Georgia Tech alumnus who lives here in Atlanta. We have a significant corporate finance practice in this office, making it well-positioned for MBA talent."
The Scheller x Cisco Connection
700 Employees in GA
With their Atlanta expansion, Cisco committed to hiring in Georgia. There are currently 34 Research Projects active at Georgia Tech – more than any other university globally.
Multiple alumni
Scheller graduates work across sales, product management, and corporate finance roles
Minutes away
A short walk from the Scheller College of Business, enables regular collaboration and talent recruitment