As Jeremy Powers, the new sales leader of MongoDB's office in Sydney, Australia, navigated his relocation amidst natural disasters and a global pandemic, he faced numerous challenges. The transition from New York City to Sydney was tough, with the couple facing devastating bushfires and then flash floods before dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic. Despite these obstacles, Powers has been supported by his leadership team at MongoDB, including CEO Dev Ittycheria and CRO Cedric Pech, who provided valuable guidance and encouragement. As he grows the region, Powers is focused on writing MongoDB's story in Australia and New Zealand, enabling customers to make their mark among peers. He is seeing exciting momentum in the market, with early customer successes in the banking and retail industries, as well as a surge in registrations for MongoDB University and local workshops. Powers is now growing his team in Sydney, looking for highly driven individuals with a history of success in software sales.