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Network Automation Nerds

Network Automation Nerds

Written by: Packet Pushers
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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 tips, best practices, and hard-won advice.© Packet Pushers Interactive LLC
Episodes
  • 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 mins
  • 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 mins
  • 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 hr and 11 mins
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