Episodes

  • TNO065: The Operational Reality of Modern Wireless Networks

    TNO065: The Operational Reality of Modern Wireless Networks
    Jun 19 2026
    Scott sits down with Wi-Fi engineer Eva Santos to explore the realities of modern wireless operations. Eva shares insights on navigating site surveys, the differences between Wi-Fi bands, and the challenges of troubleshooting inconsistent client performance. The conversation also explores the evolving standards of Wi-Fi 6, 7, and 8, the role of security protocols like... Read more »
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    56 mins
  • TNO064: The Realities of Running SONiC at Scale

    TNO064: The Realities of Running SONiC at Scale
    Jun 5 2026
    Scott is joined by Brett Lykins, a Senior Systems Development Engineer at Amazon. Brett works with software-defined infrastructure built around SONiC (Software for Open Networking in the Cloud). Together they dig into what it’s actually like to use, maintain, and operate a network this way. They also discuss not just the architecture, but the day-to-day... Read more »
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    56 mins
  • TNO063: Automating Human-Centric NetOps is Finally Achievable

    TNO063: Automating Human-Centric NetOps is Finally Achievable
    May 22 2026
    Scott sits down with Avi Freedman, CEO and co-founder of Kentik, to discuss if AI has advanced enough to automate human-centric NetOps. Together they caution against vendor hype regarding closed-loop network automation despite the progress AI has made. Avi also shares his personal experiences in the industry and the hard won lessons he learned along... Read more »
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    54 mins
  • TNO062: SONiC for Open Networking with Jeff Doyle

    TNO062: SONiC for Open Networking with Jeff Doyle
    May 8 2026
    Scott Robohn is joined by networking legend Jeff Doyle to help us understand SONiC: Software for Open Networking in the Cloud. SONiC is an open-source network operating system and has been adopted by hyperscalers to run some of the world’s largest data centers. But SONiC can also be used by enterprises and service providers. Jeff... Read more »
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    1 hr and 2 mins
  • TNO061: Networking Theory and Practice; Networking in the Classroom Today

    TNO061: Networking Theory and Practice; Networking in the Classroom Today
    Apr 24 2026
    Scott Robohn sits down with Andy Smith, a distinguished engineer with Arrcus Networks, where he and his team work to advance networking with modern software and new architectures. He’s also a lecturer at the School of Engineering and Applied Science at the University of Pennsylvania. Andy shares his networking journey, talks about how networks and... Read more »
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    49 mins
  • TNO060: Think Like an Architect

    TNO060: Think Like an Architect
    Apr 10 2026
    Today we welcome Damien Garros, Co-Founder and CEO of OpsMill, to discuss how network automation is creating the need to redefine roles beyond traditional engineers, including network automation architects, software developers, and operations specialists. We hone in on the concept of mechanics, who focus on implementation, and architects who see the bigger picture. We also... Read more »
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    46 mins
  • TNO059: Design for Operations: Getting Vendor Support in the Ops Ecosystem

    TNO059: Design for Operations: Getting Vendor Support in the Ops Ecosystem
    Mar 27 2026
    Scott Robohn and networking expert Russ White dive into the concept of design for operations. That is, they look at how to connect the design of a protocol or solution to how people are actually going to use it. They examine how protocol designers often overlook the teams that must operate them, creating some “inoperable”... Read more »
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    50 mins
  • TNO058: Detect. Prove. Predict. Turning Network Monitoring Into Operational Intelligence (Sponsored)

    TNO058: Detect. Prove. Predict. Turning Network Monitoring Into Operational Intelligence (Sponsored)
    Mar 20 2026
    In this sponsored episode, Dylan Hensler, Customer Solutions Specialist with Statseeker, joins Scott for a breakdown of what allows Statseeker to move beyond traditional network monitoring. Together they discuss Statseeker’s ability to help NetOps teams detect issues faster, prove root cause, and operate with confidence by turning raw data into operational intelligence. They also discuss... Read more »
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    34 mins