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Network Automation Nerds

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AI In Networking
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Network Automation Nerds is for network engineers and infrastructure professionals eager to learn more about automation. Join host Eric Chou as he explores how to take advantage of modern network programmability to automate tasks, build robust systems, and get more done in less time. You’ll hear from a lineup of seasoned engineers, avid learners, industry leaders, and tool creators as they share t... more

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Sif Baksh joins Eric Chou to share his professional experience and resources to help engineers get their arms around using AI in network automation. They discuss practical advantages of AI over standard Python scripts and the risks and benefits of vi... more

Eric Chou and guest host Drew Conry-Murray sit down with deep space networking specialist Scott Spicer. Following the Artemis 2 mission, they discuss the challenges of long-delay space communications and the essential technologies making it possible ... more

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Network teams are being asked to move faster than ever as automation and AI-driven workflows increase the volume and frequency of network changes. In this episode, sponsored by Cisco, we explore how modern network operating systems make zero-downtime... more

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Eric Chou talks with Adrian Iliesiu aka NetGru, a seasoned CCIE veteran and community leader known for his work to simplify network automation and make it accessible to network engineers. He focuses on helping network teams navigate the transition in... more

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Recent Guests

Scott Spicer
Specialist in delay-tolerant networking (DTN) and contact graph routing (CGR)
Episode: NAN123: How ION Meets the Out-of-this-World Challenges of Deep-Space Networking
Minhaj Odin
Director of Technical Marketing, campus switching platforms
Cisco
Episode: NAN122: From Anxiety to Empowerment: Building Confidence into Machine‑Speed Network Updates (Sponsored)
Summer Faruki
Associate Director of Product Marketing, networking OS
Cisco
Episode: NAN122: From Anxiety to Empowerment: Building Confidence into Machine‑Speed Network Updates (Sponsored)
Matt Campbell
Seasoned network engineer at Blue Origin
Blue Origin
Episode: NAN119: Adapting Core Automation Practices to Challenging Environments with Matt Campbell
Danny Wade
DevNet expert and sponsor booth organizer, also known as Devnet Dan
Blue Ally (sponsor) and partner networks
Episode: NAN117: What You May Have Missed from AutoCon 4
Eric Fetty
Engineer at The Standard discussing their automation journey
The Standard
Episode: NAN116: From NSoT to Operational Automation: Fast Time-to-Value with Nautobot Cloud (Sponsored)
Andreas Baekdahl
Returning guest from episode 80; automation expert
Wingman Solutions
Episode: NAN115: Simplifying Network Automation with Wingpy
David Henderson
Principal Architect for the Net DevOps Practice at Presidio
Presidio
Episode: NAN114: Demystifying Automation Tools, Processes, and Culture Gates
Matt Remke
Senior Engagement Manager with Network to Code
Network to Code
Episode: NAN113: What Works, and What Doesn’t, in Network Automation Projects

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Eric Chou
Host of Network Automation Nerds, frequently collaborating with a co-host on practitioner-focused automation topics.

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NAN123: How ION Meets the Out-of-this-World Challenges of Deep-Space Networking
Q: How does the bundle protocol actually work in terms of blocks and encapsulation?
Bundle protocol structures data into a primary block, extension blocks, and a payload block, allowing nesting of bundles (a bundle inside a bundle) for enhanced security and flexibility. This self-contained envelope carries source information, timestamps, and control data that enable reliable, auditable delivery across multiple hops.
NAN123: How ION Meets the Out-of-this-World Challenges of Deep-Space Networking
Q: So tell us a little about DTM, Delay Tolerant Networking, and the ION project.
DTN is designed for unreliable and long-delay networks, using a store-and-forward approach and the bundle protocol to carry data with embedded metadata. ION is NASA's open-source implementation that runs over traditional IP networks with convergence layers, enabling bundle protocol traffic to traverse existing infrastructure and adapt to space-specific requirements.
NAN119: Adapting Core Automation Practices to Challenging Environments with Matt Campbell
Q: What excites you most about automation and AI for networks, and how might this evolve?
Interest in AI-driven modeling of network intent, closing knowledge gaps, and translating business needs into automated design decisions using frameworks like NAF.
NAN119: Adapting Core Automation Practices to Challenging Environments with Matt Campbell
Q: What advice would you give to engineers who are hesitant to automate in mission-critical environments?
Start with phased automation, use dry runs and test frameworks, implement rollback capabilities, and focus on building a stable, reusable core rather than attempting sweeping changes all at once.
NAN119: Adapting Core Automation Practices to Challenging Environments with Matt Campbell
Q: What role has mentoring played in your career, and how would you approach establishing informal mentorship relationships?
He emphasizes mutual interest, shadowing, and being willing to learn from others, noting that mentoring helped him translate technical knowledge into actionable guidance and encouraged him to pay it forward.

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What is Network Automation Nerds about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The show centers on practical network automation, stitching together hands-on lab work, real-world deployments, and strategic insights for scaling automation in complex environments. Episodes frequently explore topics like software-powered networking, AI-assisted workflows, risk management during updates, and vendor-specific automation ecosystems (notably Cisco and other major players), often balancing technical depth with business outcomes. A recurring strength is translating technical concepts into actionable guidance for engineers, IT leaders, and DevOps-minded practitioners, with guests ranging from hands-on engineers to product and research leaders. The format tends to highlight implementation details, governance, and real-world lesson... more

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