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The Art of Network Engineering

Andy and Friends
Network Engineering
Networking
Network Automation
Artificial Intelligence
Python
Automation
Cybersecurity
CCNA
Mental Health
Imposter Syndrome
Cisco
Ansible
Cisco Live
Cloud Computing
Internet Of Things
Consulting Engineer
Pyats
ADHD
Nokia
Wireless Networking

The Art of Network Engineering blends technical insight with real-world stories from engineers, innovators, and IT pros. From data centers on cruise ships to rockets in space, we explore the people, tools, and trends shaping the future of networking, while keeping it authentic, practical, and human.

We tell the human stories behind network engineering so every engineer feels seen, supported, and ... more

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What if network engineers are starting on third base in the AI era?

While others are learning how complex systems communicate, how to troubleshoot failures, and how to validate results, network engineers have spent years doing exactly that.

In this... more

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What does new technology have to prove before you trust it with your network?

Scott Robohn joins Andy Lapteff for a conversation about earning trust, from Ethernet interoperability and vendor bake-offs to network automation and AI. Recorded at Networ... more

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AI can write code, troubleshoot systems, build applications, analyze telemetry, and increasingly take actions on our behalf.

So what happens to humans?

In this episode of The Art of Network Engineering, Andy sits down with Ryan Booth to explore wha... more

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Everyone says network engineers need to automate.

Learn Python. Learn Ansible. Build a source of truth. Learn Git. Test your changes. Stop doing everything manually.

There’s just one problem:

When?

At AutoCon 5 in Munich, Andy Lapteff sits down w... more

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Recent Guests

Remington Loose
Network engineer at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
Episode: Why Network Engineers Are Built for the AI Era
Scott Robohn
Network engineering and operations leader with experience at Bell Atlantic and Lumen
Lumen
Episode: From Ethernet to AI: Earning a Network Engineer’s Trust
Ryan Booth
AI and networking expert who helped push the adoption of AI/automation in Juniper/Abstra and has deep experience with intent-based networking and AI tooling
Former Juniper/Abstra engineer
Episode: AI, Systems Thinking, and the Future of Network Engineers
Bart Dorlandt
Network Automation Consultant from the Netherlands, expert on automation adoption in enterprises
Self-described consultant in network automation
Episode: The Network Automation Paradox - You Need Time To Save Time
Bart Smeding
Network Automation Consultant from the Netherlands, traveler and practical implementer
Self-described consultant in network automation
Episode: The Network Automation Paradox - You Need Time To Save Time
Drew Conry-Murray
Podcast co-host at Packet Pushers; journalist and writer by background
Packet Pushers
Episode: The Power Of Curiosity | Drew Conry-Murray
John Capobianco
Automation AI, LLM guru
Episode: Stop Vibe Coding: Start Spec-Driven Development, with John Capobianco
Eric Chou
Engineer and contributor in chat during episode
Episode: Stop Vibe Coding: Start Spec-Driven Development, with John Capobianco
Mike Bushong
Automation and networking expert featured as a guest
Automation product management background (end of 2006/early 2007)
Episode: 500 Hours of Foosball, 20 Hours on Your Career | Mike Bushong on Staying Valuable

Hosts

Andy Lapteff
Lead host with deep experience in network engineering and practical storytelling.
Andy Laptev
Regular host focusing on network engineering trends and community-driven topics.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 229 ratings
  • Finally, a tech podcast that gets it

    I’ve been in network engineering for about eight years, and this show is the one I actually look forward to on my commute. What sets it apart is how real the conversations feel. Guests don’t just talk about what worked, they talk about the outages, the career pivots, the moments of doubt, and how they pushed through. The episodes on breaking through the senior engineer plateau and navigating the shift toward automation hit close to home and genuinely changed how I think about my own trajectory. ... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    NetNerd13
    United States7 months ago
  • Great, in-depth technical knowledge of networking without ignoring the human elements that limit and improve it.

    Podcast Addict
    5
    Myd
    2 years ago
  • Fire podcast !!!

    Thanks for always motivating to all the people working in the technology field ! And keep the good energy to be better and stay update about all the information ! Salud …

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Toreto full speed
    United States2 years ago
  • Great Networking Podcast!

    I was a little late in finding this podcast, but it has quickly became one of my favorites. I am a little over 60 episodes in and have been binge listening while driving for work. Listening to the guests’ journeys through IT and Networking is very inspiring. I highly recommend this podcast to anyone interested in Networking and deciding if they want to pursue a career in it.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    scotty__mcfly
    United States3 years ago
  • Best IT/Career talk podcast out there!

    The chemistry amongst the hosts is great and when they interview a guest they are asking the questions that pop into my head! I highly recommend this podcast!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    AJMJr910
    United States4 years ago

Listeners Say

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Loyal fans appreciate depth across current tech topics and community-building discussions.
Listeners praise the authentic, conversational tone and actionable career guidance.
Guests bring real-world stories, outages, and practical networking insights.

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How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

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#156
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#57
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#210
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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Why Network Engineers Are Built for the AI Era
Q: Can you constrain agent behavior?
Loose says agents can be constrained with instructions, guardrails, and hooks, with hooks able to enforce hard stops. However, agents may disregard instructions or repeatedly encounter safeguards, so human oversight and monitoring remain important.
Why Network Engineers Are Built for the AI Era
Q: Why are network engineers so perfect for the age of AI?
Loose says networking builds troubleshooting ability, systems thinking, an understanding of communication between components, and attention to details and sequencing. Those skills help engineers design AI workflows, diagnose failures, and validate results.
From Ethernet to AI: Earning a Network Engineer’s Trust
Q: What would it look like for a human to do it?
Robohn suggests mapping the human troubleshooting steps, identifying actions the agent should not be allowed to take, writing test cases, and beginning with a read-only workflow.
From Ethernet to AI: Earning a Network Engineer’s Trust
Q: How do I establish trust?
Robohn recommends defining the problem to solve, setting clear rules and permissions, testing the system against an appropriate plan, and requiring human review when results are unexpected.
The Power Of Curiosity | Drew Conry-Murray
Q: How did Drew end up in tech given his non-technical background?
Drew describes a gradual, self-directed transition from English and teaching into editing networking magazines, then moving into industry events and podcasting, where his journalism skills complemented technical storytelling, ultimately leading to a leadership and host role.

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The show blends practical networking know-how with candid career stories, exploring how engineers move from hands-on design and operations into leadership, product marketing, and community-building roles. Episodes often center on real-world outages, vendor ecosystems, field-day dynamics, and the human side of growing in tech—from career pivots and mentoring to soft skills and effective communication. Notable threads include AI-assisted networking, modern data-center challenges, Wi‑Fi 7 deployments, and the evolving vendor landscape, all discussed in a relatable, conversational style that demystifies complex topics for practitioners at various stages of their careers.

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Recent guests on The Art of Network Engineering include:

1. Remington Loose
2. Scott Robohn
3. Ryan Booth
4. Bart Dorlandt
5. Bart Smeding
6. Drew Conry-Murray
7. John Capobianco
8. Eric Chou

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