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  • NAN114: Demystifying Automation Tools, Processes, and Culture Gates

    NAN114: Demystifying Automation Tools, Processes, and Culture Gates
    Feb 25 2026
    Eric sits down with David Henderson, Principal Architect for NetDevOps at Presidio, to discuss the practical journey for network engineers transitioning from manual CLI operations to scalable NetDevOps and automation. They discuss how traditional networking knowledge and certifications are foundational, and suggest essential tools and habits for beginning your automation journey. David also shares a... Read more »
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    1 h
  • NAN113: What Works, and What Doesn’t, in Network Automation Projects

    NAN113: What Works, and What Doesn’t, in Network Automation Projects
    Feb 11 2026
    Today we are joined by Matt Remke, who has spent years in the trenches of network automation projects as a consultant. Matt offers a unique, non-engineer perspective on scaling network automation in real-world, complex environments for some of the world’s largest companies. Matt shares what worked, what backfired, and the hard-earned lessons he has gained... Read more »
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    1 h
  • NAN112: Inside the CU Boulder Network Engineering Master’s Program

    NAN112: Inside the CU Boulder Network Engineering Master’s Program
    Jan 28 2026
    Eric sits down with two graduates from the CU Boulder Networking Engineering Master’s Program to discuss what they learned during their time in the program and how that translated into real world opportunities and experiences. They also offer some invaluable career advice from the “seven plus one” formula and the value of asking “dumb questions.”... Read more »
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    59 min
  • NAN111: Automation, AI, and the Future of Branch Networking: Inside Cisco Unified Branch (Sponsored)

    NAN111: Automation, AI, and the Future of Branch Networking: Inside Cisco Unified Branch (Sponsored)
    Jan 21 2026
    In this sponsored episode, Eric sits down with Lee Peterson, VP of Product Management for Secure WAN, at Cisco. Together they discuss how Cisco Unified Branch is helping organizations scale, automate, and secure their distributed environments. They also define the Branch Network, discuss the major challenges facing network teams, and walk through Cisco’s vision of... Read more »
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    40 min
  • NAN110: Bridging Industry, Academia, and the Future of Network Automation with Dr. Levi Perigo

    NAN110: Bridging Industry, Academia, and the Future of Network Automation with Dr. Levi Perigo
    Jan 14 2026
    Eric Chou is joined by Dr. Levi Perigo, Scholar in Residence and Professor of Network Engineering at the University of Colorado, Boulder. They discuss Levi’s non-traditional career path from being in the network automation industry for 20 years before shifting to academia and co-founding QuivAR. Levi also dives into the success of the CU Boulder... Read more »
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    59 min
  • NAN109: Simplify Your Network Operations with Extreme (Sponsored)

    NAN109: Simplify Your Network Operations with Extreme (Sponsored)
    Dec 17 2025
    Today Eric Chou dives deep into network automation and operational simplicity with guest Hardik Ajmera, VP of Product Management at Extreme Networks. In this sponsored episode, they talk about the ‘network fabric’, Extreme Platform ONE, and, of course, what’s next with AI in the world of enterprise networking. Hardik also shares how customers in complex... Read more »
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    49 min
  • NAN108: Perspectives, Hopes, and Challenges of Young Network Engineers

    NAN108: Perspectives, Hopes, and Challenges of Young Network Engineers
    Dec 10 2025
    Let’s hear from the next generation of network engineers. Eric Chou sits down with Sem Eyob and Damon Hoody, two early-career network engineers, to talk about how they got into the profession and where they hope to go. They share their views on AI and its effect on their generation, their struggles finding entry level... Read more »
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    1 h et 11 min
  • NAN107: How AI is Changing the Networking Landscape

    NAN107: How AI is Changing the Networking Landscape
    Nov 26 2025
    The world of networking is changing at lightning speed thanks to AI. Today Eric sits down with Chris Kane to explore this new reality for network engineers. Together, they dive deeper into some of the changes that will be coming next, breaking down the technical demands and mindset shifts of intellectual curiosity and humility necessary... Read more »
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    1 h et 6 min