Network Automation Nerds

Latest Episodes
NAN099: Bridging the Gap Between Innovative Tech and Everyday Users
New technologies, tools, and innovations help move IT forward, but it can be hard for users to keep up. Network Automation Nerds welcomes guest William Collins, a dynamic force in the world of
NAN098: Democratizing the Learning Environment for Network Engineers
Democratizing the learning environment is a passion for Deepak Ahuja. So much so, he founded CloudMyLab, a company that provides hands-on, cloud-based labs and networking environments. His goal is
NAN097: Automating Optical Networks
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
NAN096: NautobotGPT – An AI Assistant for Network Automation
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
NAN095: Certification Deep Dive – The New Cisco Automation Track
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
NAN094: Automate and Iterate With the NetBox Labs Community
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
NAN093: Network Automation – There Must Be a Better Way!
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
NAN092: From Stealth to Scale – Decoding Network Data Management with Damian Garros
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
NAN091: The Future of Autonomous Networking With Jeff Doyle
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
NAN090: Examining Network Automation’s Present and Future With Chris Grundemann
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