** 🎊 Exciting News! Network Automation Nerds will have a new home at Packet Pushers starting March 6th, 2024 at : https://packetpushers.net/podcast/network-automation-nerds/ ** Network Automation Nerds has a new home in March, joining the family of exciting podcasts on Packet Pushers ! Two of the hosts from Packet Pusher is here to share with us their journey and how they navigating and embrace changes in Tech. In part 1 of our conversation, they share their heartfelt journey and strategies in ...
Feb 28, 2024•30 min
** 🎊 Exciting News! Network Automation Nerds will have a new home at Packet Pushers starting March 6th, 2024 at : https://packetpushers.net/podcast/network-automation-nerds/ ** Network Automation Nerds has a new home in March, joining the family of exciting podcasts on Packet Pushers ! Two of the hosts from Packet Pusher is here to share with us their journey and how they navigating and embrace changes in Tech. Have you ever wondered what it's like to leap from traditional IT role into tech med...
Feb 21, 2024•40 min
In today's episode, we will continue on a journey through the world of network automation with Damien Garros, the brain behind OpsMill. OpsMill is revolutionizing the world of infrastructure management, focusing on agility, robustness, and comprehensive documentation. Our interest in OpsMill was sparked at the recently concluded AutoCon 0, where it garnered significant attention and praise from industry professionals. Impressed by the buzz, we reached out to Damien, who kindly accepted our invit...
Feb 14, 2024•35 min
In today's episode, we will go on a journey through the world of network automation with Damien Garros, the brain behind Opsmill. In part 1 of our conversation, we will discuss his path in networking engineering, including moving from the France to the US with some initial challenges in both the engineering and cultural differences. He eventually became a voice of change at Juniper Networks and beyond. The search for a reliable "source of truth" in infrastructure management can feel like a quest...
Feb 07, 2024•33 min
Imagine holding the roadmap to success in network engineering in your hands. That's what we will try to offer you in this part 2 of our conversation with the renowned Dr. Russ White. Russ emphasizes the importance of building your mental map to navigate the complex terrain of this field. He shares his valuable 'four things model,' for a practical problem-solving method crafted from his extensive experience. So whether you're fresh out of college or in the early stages of your career, this episod...
Jan 24, 2024•35 min
Are you curious about the journey of a technology veteran who's turned farming and fishing into life lessons? Join our chat with Russ White, an industry luminary who has helped shape the world of networking. From his early forays into electronics and amateur radio, Russ tells a fascinating tale of how he landed in networking and technology. In part 1 of our conversation, Russ takes us on a trip down memory lane as he recounts his career voyage. From his stint in the Air Force working on mainfram...
Jan 17, 2024•39 min
Today we have a true powerhouse of marketing joining us, Alex Henthorn-Iwane. In his own words, he is a multi-exit, full-stack B2B marketing executive, technologist, and advisor, currently doing fractional CMO work. I have followed a number of Alex’s posts, including one he summarized his experience at AutoCon 0, which I am looking forward to digesting more of. In part 2 of the interview, Alex and I go deeper into the conversation around network automation messaging, technical marketing and how ...
Jan 10, 2024•31 min
Today we have a true powerhouse of marketing joining us, Alex Henthorn-Iwane. In his own words, he is a multi-exit, full-stack B2B marketing executive, technologist, and advisor, currently doing fractional CMO work. I have followed a number of Alex’s posts, including one he summarized his experience at AutoCon 0, which I am looking forward to digesting more of. In part 1 of the interview, Alex talked about his journey into technical marketing and his thoughts on how to deliver the message around...
Jan 03, 2024•36 min
Welcome to the latest episode of our podcast! Today, we have a special guest, Danny Wade, affectionately known in the tech community as DevNet Dan. Danny has recently returned from the AutoCon0 conference, an event focused on network automation, and he's here to share his insights and experiences with us. This was originally a guest speaking session at the Network Automation Learning community and presented here in its entirety for listeners to enjoy. In this episode, Danny will delve into the k...
Dec 20, 2023•1 hr 5 min
In this episode, we welcome back Taha, a.k.a NetAutomator, to unravel the often-misunderstood concept of onbox programmability and how it can transform your network device into a multi-purpose tool within your data center. If you have Cisco IOS-XE, IOS-XR, or NX-OS devices, chances are you can use it to run Python scripts, bash scripts, and event managers directly on the device. What does it mean for your environment? That is what our conversation is about. Don't miss this fascinating conversati...
Dec 13, 2023•40 min
In this episode, get ready for a awesome discussion with Taha Yusuf, also known as NetAutomator, as we talk about the intricacies of the network engineering field, and the state of automation in networking. Listen in as we reflect on his fascinating path into the world of technology, starting from a young age with his first PC, to learning Visual Basic, and his experiences as a Network Engineer. We also explore the importance of self-learning in achieving true success in IT careers. Taha explain...
Dec 06, 2023•38 min
Hello and welcome to the Network Automation Nerds podcast, your go-to source for all things network automation, network engineering, and Python. I'm Eric Chou, your host, and today, we have an incredible guest for this episode. Join me in welcoming back Eddie Chan, founder of Ironwood Networks and the technical mind behind the network snapshot tool, NAA. In part 2 of the interview, we'll explore the world of network automation, dissect the innovation behind NAA, and tap into Eddie's industry ins...
Nov 15, 2023•38 min
Hello and welcome to the Network Automation Nerds podcast, your go-to source for all things network automation, network engineering, and Python. I'm Eric Chou, your host, and today, we have an incredible guest for this episode. Join me in welcoming Eddie Chan, founder of Ironwood Networks and the technical mind behind the network snapshot tool, NAA. With a distinguished career that includes being an early CCIE 5624 and holding a lifetime emeritus status, Eddie brings a wealth of knowledge and ex...
Nov 08, 2023•34 min
Hello and welcome to the Network Automation Nerds podcast. Today on the show, I am excited to talk to Rowell Dionicio. Rowell is an experienced wireless network expert, the Founder and Managing Director of Packt6, and the host of the Clear to Send podcast. Before founding his own company, Rowell held different roles in the IT field, including 8 years in higher education at Stanford University. On part 2 of the show today (find part 1's link below), we will be talking about his passion for trying...
Jul 26, 2023•35 min
Hello and welcome to the Network Automation Nerds podcast. Today on the show, I am excited to talk to Rowell Dionicio. Rowell is an experienced wireless network expert, the Founder and Managing Director of Packt6, and the host of the Clear to Send podcast. Before founding his own company, Rowell held different roles in the IT field, including 8 years in higher education at Stanford University. On part 1 of the show today, we will be talking about his path to IT and his passion for wireless netwo...
Jul 19, 2023•35 min
Hello Network Automation Nerds! Today on the show, we will continue discussing self-publishing with my fellow authors, Nick Russo, and Tim McConnaughy. In today's world, it is important for everybody to find their voice, create their brand, and be an advocate for themselves. In part 2 of the talk, we will talk about lessons learned from self-publishing, the tools we used, and looking forward to the next steps. I know each of us has some hard-earned badges in that arena, and we are happy to share...
May 17, 2023•52 min
Hello and welcome to the Network Automation Nerds podcast! Today on the show, we will discuss a topic near and dear to my heart, something I have been doing for the last 6 years and probably my primary side project during that time frame. I am talking about content publishing. In today's episode, I am joined by my fellow authors, Tim McConnaughy and Nick Russo. In part 1 of the talk, we will discuss why to become a creator, create your own brand, extend your audience, and much more. I am super e...
May 10, 2023•37 min
Hello and welcome to Network Automation Nerds podcast. Today on the show, we will continue our conversation with Anthony and Christian about going from completely manual network operation to robust, usable, and practical network automation in 2 short years. Why is this relevant to you? Because they have a relatively simple formula that can be reused by other organizations, large and small. In part 2 of the talk, we will focus on the second phase of their operations and the second big project the...
Apr 19, 2023•38 min
Hello and welcome to Network Automation Nerds podcast. Today on the show, we will talk to Anthony and Christian about going from completely manual network operation to robust, usable, and practical network automation in 2 short years. Why is this relevant to you? Because they have a relatively simple formula that can be reused by other organizations, large and small. In part 1 of the talk, we will focus on their background and the context in which the network is operated in. The initial explorat...
Apr 12, 2023•37 min
Hello and welcome to Network Automation Nerds podcast. Today on the show, we will talk to Tim Bertino, Sr. System Architect, content creator, community influencer, and so much more. Many of us are already familiar with Tim's voice from being a co-host on the awesome 'The Art of Network Engineering' podcast. In part 2 of the talk, Tim and I will continue our conversation surrounding the topics of passions projects and side hustles. Why we think it is important to have them and how to get started....
Mar 22, 2023•40 min
Hello and welcome to Network Automation Nerds podcast. Today on the show, we will talk to Tim Bertino, Sr. System Architect, content creator, community influencer, and so much more. Many of us are already familiar with Tim's voice from being a co-host on the awesome 'The Art of Network Engineering' podcast. In part 1 of the talk, Tim shares with us how he got started with technology, network engineering, and what his career path is like so far. Our professional path is rarely a straight line, be...
Mar 15, 2023•36 min
Hello and welcome to Network Automation Nerds podcast. Today is part 2 of the conversation with Josh VanDeraa. In part 1 of the talk ( https://www.buzzsprout.com/1864201/12167008 ), Josh shared with us his technology origin story and his path toward network engineering. In part 2, he shared with us his thoughts about how people can get into network automation, Python, and network visibility. We also discussed his book "Open Source Network Management" and the technology stack he uses. I am super ...
Feb 15, 2023•31 min
Hello and welcome to Network Automation Nerds podcast. Today on the show, we will talk to Josh VanDeraa, Managing Consultant at Network to Code, and my fellow network automation enthusiasts. Josh shares his passion for network automation with open-source projects, speaking at various conferences, and his book ‘Open Source Network Management.’ In part 1 of the talk, we will discuss how Josh got started with technology, his different technical roles, and how he started his network automation journ...
Feb 08, 2023•35 min
Hello Network Automation Nerds! Today on the show, Danny Wade, a.k.a. DevNet Dan, is back with part 2 of the interview! Danny is a long-time friend of the show and an active contributing member of the network automation community. He actively blogs and streams his projects and learning. His most recent project, NetCheck, combines his passion for Python and Networking. In part 1 of this 2-part interview, Danny talks about his path into technology and how he discovered his passion for network engi...
Jan 18, 2023•38 min
Hello Network Automation Nerds! Today on the show, we will be talking to Danny Wade, a.k.a. DevNet Dan, also a self-proclaimed network automation nerd. Judging by that account, it is long overdue we have Danny on the show! Danny is a long-time friend of the show and an active contributing member of the network automation community. He actively blogs and streams his projects and learning. His most recent project, NetCheck, combines his passion for Python and Networking. In part 1 of this 2-part i...
Jan 11, 2023•31 min
Today on the show, we will continue our conversation with Andy Champagne, SVP & CTO of Akamai Labs at Akamai Technologies. Andy has been in the industry since the early 1990s. His early work focused on network engineering and architecture for regional ISP. Since joining Akamai in 2000, Andy has held various engineering and product leadership roles. In part two of this episode, we will continue our conversation around leadership principles and chat about our opinion about the future of techno...
Nov 02, 2022•38 min
Today on the show, we will talk to Andy Champagne, SVP & CTO of Akamai Labs at Akamai Technologies. Andy has been in the industry since the early 1990s. His early work focused on network engineering and architecture for regional ISP. Since joining Akamai in 2000, Andy has held various engineering and product leadership roles. In part one of this episode, I talk to Andy about his origin story, how he got into network engineering, and some of his leadership principles. Let’s dive in. -- Links ...
Oct 26, 2022•30 min
Hello Network Automation Nerds! Today on the show, we will be talking to Ratul Mahajan, co-founder and CEO of Intentionet. Ratul is also an Associate Professor at the University of Washington, where he teaches courses on Computer Systems and Networking. Prior to co-founding Intentionet, Ratul was a long-time researcher at Microsoft Research on subjects such as networking, distributed systems, and high-performance computing. I am super excited to have Ratul on the show today, and I know we will h...
Sep 21, 2022•1 hr 2 min
Today on the show, I am excited to welcome Jeremy Schulman, a.k.a. Network Automaniac. Jeremy is the Principal Software Engineer at Major League Baseball, where he leads the digital transformation for their network infrastructure. People in the network engineering circle might be familiar with his work at Juniper as the originator of PyEZ. Jeremy is also not shy about sharing his knowledge with the network community. I am a big fan of Jeremy’s content on his YouTube channel, ranging from NetBox,...
Sep 07, 2022•1 hr 19 min
In this episode, I talked to Alex Saroyan about his network engineering journey, automation opportunities, founding Netris, and scaling up its operations. Netris wants to let you run your network with a cloud-like experience by creating NetOps software for your private cloud. The use cases include hybrid/private cloud, on-premise Kubernetes, Edge computing, and many more. In this episode, Alex talked about his moment of clarity when he realized he wanted to create a company to satisfy an unmet n...
Aug 17, 2022•1 hr 18 min
