Network Automation Nerds

Latest Episodes
NAN085: Embrace Change to Thrive in the Tech Industry
Embracing change is sometimes easier said than done. Today we talk with Monika Machado, who has held significant roles at companies like Microsoft and Oracle. She shares her story of learning and
NAN084: From GitNops Zero to Hero
Are you ready to go from zero to hero in GitNops? On todays podcast, we talk with Tom McGonagle, who shares and explains git, CI/CD and DevOps and how that all fits into network engineering. The c
NAN083: Cox Gets Network Automation Right, and Proves It at DEF CON (Sponsored)
Todays Network Automation Nerds episode discusses Cox Communications journey to getting network automation right. We also talk about how they used network automation to support operating the net
NAN082: Mastering Python One Bite at a Time
How do you master Python? One bite at a time. On todays show we talk with Bob Belderbos, co-founder of PyBites, a community and learning platform for Python. Bob shares his philosophy for learning P
NAN081: We’re Going To Talk Python To You
On todays episode, were going to talk Python. Host Eric Chou is joined by Michael Kennedy, the founder of Talk Python Training and host of the Talk Python To Me podcast. The discussion covers the
NAN080: Elevating Your Network Automation Skills and the DevNet Expert Track
Ongoing education and training is a constant in a networking career, especially if you want to advance. And certifications are a common path forward. On todays episode, guest Andreas Baekdahl s
NAN079: From Network Monitoring to Observability: Make the Leap for Better NetOps
Traditional network monitoring was built around SNMP and logs. And while theres still a role for these sources, network observability aims to incorporate more data to help you build a holistic p
NAN078: The Evolution of Ostinato: From Open Source to a Sustainable Business
Ostinato is a network traffic generator aimed at network engineers who need test traffic, whether in a lab or production, to do things such as test circuit bandwidth, determine if SD-WAN or load
NAN077: Network Observability: Tools, Automation, and Insights
Network optimization starts with observing, but how are networks observed and what tools are used? Joining the podcast today are the authors behind the book Modern Network Observability. Eric Chou
NAN076: Innovating Healthcare IT: Automating NetOps at RUSH University Medical Center (Sponsored)
Uzair Khan from RUSH University Medical Center is todays guest on the Network Automation Nerds podcast. Uzair discusses the complexities of healthcare technology and the critical role of automation