Network Automation Nerds: Who It's For and Who Sponsors It

Est. audience: 800
Apple rating: 5 from 5
Cadence: Every two weeks
Latest: 2026-10-28
By: Packet Pushers
Based on: 12 recent episodes

Covers: Network automation techniques, Python scripting, DevOps tooling, AI integration, infrastructure scaling, and career insights.
For: Network engineers, NetOps professionals, and IT infrastructure specialists.
Best for: Network engineers wanting to automate workflows and adopt modern DevOps or AI tools.
Skip if: Non-technical business leaders or general consumers with no interest in network engineering.

Start with

NAN135: Unpacking the NetOps Stack: Using Kubernetes, GitOps, and open-source tooling to modernize network operations.
NAN132: The AI-Augmented Engineer: Automating IT tasks with Python, NetMiko, prompt engineering, and direct lab connections.
NAN126: Fine-Tuning Open Source LLMs for Network Engineering: Applying open-source LLMs, agentic AI, and digital twins to network operations.

Sponsors seen

GluwareSponsor
AdSpot Sponsor: Gluware Gluware’s Titan
NAN135: Unpacking the NetOps Stack · 2026-10-28
MeterSponsor
AdSpot Sponsor: Meter ... Read more »
NAN125: Inside the Packet Pushers 2026 Salary Survey · 2026-06-17
HPESponsor
in this sponsored episode are two true pioneers in this space from HPE: Bob Friday
NAN134: Building Trust in AI-Driven Networking (Sponsored) · 2026-10-21
MeterSponsor
AdSpot Sponsor: Meter Most IT teams are managing networks stitched together
NAN133: Beyond the Hype: The Realities of AI Infrastructure · 2026-10-14

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