Optical networks are an essential component of networking, but dont get much attention. Today we shine a spotlight on the intersection of optical networks and the software that automates them. Our g

NautobotGPT is a new AI assistant for Nautobot that helps engineers with network automation, answers questions, recommends tooling, and delivers working code. We discuss the user experience of

Cisco recently announced a major evolution to its certification roadmap: starting February 2026, the popular DevNet certifications will transition to a brand-new Automation track. Joining us today

On todays show, were joined NetBox Labs co-founders Mark Coleman and Kris Beevers. They recount how they founded NetBox Labs and discuss its growth and how its being used. We also delve into the N

There must be a better way! is guest Bart Dorlandts motto, which he applies to network automation, among other things. In todays episode, Bart shares what hes learned about network automation, e

Damien Garros, CEO and co-founder of OpsMill is with us once again for todays podcast. Since we last spoke with Damien, OpsMill has emerged from stealth mode and is making progress as one of the l

Todays guest is Jeff Doyle, an expert in the networking industry with over 30 years of experience as a consultant, instructor, architect, author, and speaker. Eric chats with Jeff about his b

Today we explore the current state of network automation with Chris Grundemann, a co-founder of Network Automation Forum. Chris gives the history of the Network Automation Forum and AutoCon

If you dont feel nervous in front of a challenge, you are not exponentially learning is how todays guest Christian Adell describes his own approach to career growth. Christian chats with us first

On todays Network Automation Nerds, industry veteran Michael Bushong talks about lessons learned from failure. As the network industry grapples with automation and network engineers confront yet a