Network Automation Nerds

Latest Episodes
NAN102: Practical Applications for AI in Network Automation
As AI becomes more integrated into the IT landscape, developers, engineers, and operators are looking for practical ways to use these new tools. Joining us today is Ryan Booth; hes built a career a
NAN101: Scaling Intel’s Data Centers with Network Automation (Sponsored)
Transforming over 5,000 network devices across 56 data centers is no small feat. Doing that with a very small team is even more impressive. On todays episode, sponsored by Network To Code, we talk t
NAN100: A Retrospective On 100 Episodes of Network Automation Nerds
Network Automation Nerds has reached a special milestone: episode 100! Eric Chou looks back on 5 years of conversations with network automation pioneers, practitioners, and visionaries. Drew
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