Adam Ackad, an Enterprise Account Executive at MongoDB, shares his journey as a first-generation Asian American in the tech industry, highlighting how MongoDB's supportive environment and commitment to diversity have facilitated his personal and professional growth. Despite initial parental expectations for a medical career, Adam transitioned to tech sales, where his pre-med background proved beneficial in understanding MongoDB's technical products. He emphasizes MongoDB's core values, such as intellectual honesty and embracing differences, which foster collaboration and open dialogue across all levels of the organization. He also underscores the importance of the sales ecosystem, comprising various teams like Sales Development Representatives and Solutions Architects, in driving customer success and business growth. Concurrently, MongoDB Atlas has achieved significant certifications, including ISO 9001, TISAX, HDS, and TX-RAMP, reinforcing its commitment to data security and regulatory compliance across diverse industries. Additionally, MongoDB announces a leadership transition, with Dev Ittycheria stepping down as CEO in November 2025, to be succeeded by Chirantan “CJ” Desai, who brings a wealth of experience from his tenure at ServiceNow and Cloudflare. Dev reflects on his 11-year journey with MongoDB, expressing confidence in CJ's ability to lead the company into its next phase of growth, driven by AI and data-intensive applications, while he looks forward to a more personal life balance post-retirement.