Episodes

  • NAN125: Inside the Packet Pushers 2026 Salary Survey

    NAN125: Inside the Packet Pushers 2026 Salary Survey
    Jun 17 2026
    Early in 2026, Drew Conry-Murray authored the first Packet Pushers Salary Survey, offering a transparent look into compensation in the network engineering industry. Drew joins Eric to discuss the results of the survey, the challenges of interpreting global data, how to use this data to advocate for your market value, and more! AdSpot Sponsor: Meter... Read more »
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    58 mins
  • NAN124: AI and Trust in Modern Network Automation

    NAN124: AI and Trust in Modern Network Automation
    Jun 3 2026
    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 vibe coding for prototyping. Sif also breaks down the P.E.N.E. framework, a structure for writing... Read more »
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    55 mins
  • NAN123: How ION Meets the Out-of-this-World Challenges of Deep-Space Networking

    NAN123: How ION Meets the Out-of-this-World Challenges of Deep-Space Networking
    May 20 2026
    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 such as the Interplanetary Overlay Network (ION), Delay-Tolerant Networking (DTN), and Contact Graph Routing (CGR). AdSpot Sponsor: Meter Meter... Read more »
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    59 mins
  • NAN122: From Anxiety to Empowerment: Building Confidence into Machine‑Speed Network Updates (Sponsored)

    NAN122: From Anxiety to Empowerment: Building Confidence into Machine‑Speed Network Updates (Sponsored)
    May 13 2026
    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, zero-stress updates possible, even at machine speed. We’ll break down three key capabilities: Atomic Config Replace (ACR),... Read more »
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    1 hr and 2 mins
  • NAN121: Simplifying Network Automation with NetGru

    NAN121: Simplifying Network Automation with NetGru
    May 6 2026
    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 into AI and vibe coding while maintaining their core technical skills. Adrian shares insights and practical... Read more »
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    53 mins
  • NAN120: How Network Engineers Can Thrive in an AI-Driven World

    NAN120: How Network Engineers Can Thrive in an AI-Driven World
    Apr 22 2026
    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. They also talk about how network engineers can adopt AI to help them do their jobs,... Read more »
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    58 mins
  • NAN119: Adapting Core Automation Practices to Challenging Environments with Matt Campbell

    NAN119: Adapting Core Automation Practices to Challenging Environments with Matt Campbell
    Apr 8 2026
    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 practices adapt when the margin of error is razor thin. Whether you’re automating basic configs or tackling brownfield... Read more »
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    51 mins
  • NAN118: The Importance of the Data Behind AI in Networks (Sponsored)

    NAN118: The Importance of the Data Behind AI in Networks (Sponsored)
    Apr 1 2026
    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, both from Selector. They discuss the importance of transparency in their data and how it can instill confidence... Read more »
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    43 mins