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Network Automation Nerds

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Network Automation
Network Engineering
Artificial Intelligence
AI In Networking
Python
Devops
Cisco
Cloud Networking
Nautobot
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Network Observability
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Git
AI In Network Engineering
Software Development
Ansible
Python Programming
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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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Eric Chou is joined by Ashwin Joshi, a Senior Solutions Engineer at Keysight Technologies, to discuss the rapidly increasing demands that AI places on modern networks. They break down the differences between networking for AI and AI for networking. T... more

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Eric Chou is joined by Matt Campbell, a seasoned network engineer whose career has taken him into some of the most demanding and high-stakes environments around. Together they’ll explore how Matt’s automation philosophy, lessons learned, and best pra... more

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When applying AI to network operations and automation, a strong data foundation is essential. In this sponsored episode, Eric Chou and Scott Robohn are joined by Surya Nimmagadda, Chief Data Scientist; and Joby Rudolph, Senior Distinguished Engineer,... more

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Eric Chou is joined by returning guest, Danny Wade a.k.a. Devnet Dan, to unpack everything you missed from AutoCon 4. AutoCon 4 had a heavy focus on AI’s role in network automation and Danny was there in person, has already blogged about his insights... more

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Recent Guests

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
Lee Peterson
VP of Product Management for SecureWin at Cisco
Cisco
Episode: NAN111: Automation, AI, and the Future of Branch Networking: Inside Cisco Unified Branch (Sponsored)
Dr. Levi Perigo
Leader of the Network Engineering program at the University of Colorado, Boulder
University of Colorado, Boulder
Episode: NAN110: Bridging Industry, Academia, and the Future of Network Automation with Dr. Levi Perigo
Hardik Ajmera
VP of Product Management at Extreme Networks
Extreme Networks
Episode: NAN109: Simplify Your Network Operations with Extreme (Sponsored)

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Eric Chou
Host of Network Automation Nerds, Network Automation Nerds

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#184
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#217
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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.
NAN119: Adapting Core Automation Practices to Challenging Environments with Matt Campbell
Q: How did you get started in networking and what drew you toward automation?
Matt describes a non-traditional path, moving from psychology to telecommunications, landing at AdTran, and then finding the practicality of automating problems and building a fundamentally reliable network later at Blue Origin.
NAN118: The Importance of the Data Behind AI in Networks (Sponsored)
Q: Question about the models though. Is there a model for routing, for switching, or what are the different types of models that you're using to make the platform network intelligent?
The algorithms and core model are general-purpose and not hard-wired to networking; networking context is added via data enrichment and the data hypervisor layer, with a network-aware presentation layer.

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

A practical, technically focused show for network engineers and infrastructure professionals who want to automate and modernize their networks. Regular episodes mix hands-on guidance with real-world case studies, covering topics like NetDevOps adoption, automation tools and workflows, AI integrations, multi-cloud and campus networking, and governance and testing for scalable automation. A standout trait is the emphasis on actionable steps for getting started, plus guest perspectives from engineers, product managers, and educators who bridge industry and academia. Notable across episodes are in-depth discussions of tooling (Git, Ansible, Cursor), vendor ecosystems (Cisco, Extreme, Intel, Netflix), and the business impact of automation, often... more

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