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Our First In-Person Recording, Asheville NC Apr 27, 2022

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This episode is the first time in our history we recorded together in the same room! A.J., Andy, Dan, and Lexie discuss their time in Ashville, what it’s like meeting each other for the first time, and then they recount the history of the podcast, and we also discuss its future. Unfortunately, Tim’s travel was delayed and he wasn’t able to join us for this recording.

Full show notes, transcript and links: https://artofnetworkengineering.com/episodes/ep-91-our-first-time-recording-together

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Avionics Integration Engineer at Blue Origin with Lexie Cooper Apr 13, 2022

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In this episode, we interview Lexie about her amazeballs new job as an Avionics Integration Engineer at Blue Origin and we count the times she says “I can’t really talk about that.” We think she’s seen the aliens, but we can neither confirm nor deny that claim.
More from Lexie:
Twitter: https://twitter.com/TracketPacer
Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/tracketpacer

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Build a Network Engineering Brand on TikTok with SheNetworks Apr 06, 2022

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In this episode, we interview SheNetworks, aka Serena. Serena is most known for her work on TikTok as a content creator where she makes 60-second videos mostly focused on Network Engineering. Serena has spent years working as a Cisco TAC Engineer. During her time in TAC, she got some of the best experiences anyone can get. She learned to work in very high-pressure situations. As of this recording, she’s currently between jobs, and to find out where she landed you’ll just have to listen!

You can find more of Serena:
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@shenetworks
Twitter: https://twitter.com/notshenetworks
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/shenetworks

Full show notes, transcript and links: https://artofnetworkengineering.com/episodes/ep-89-shenetworks

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Cisco Developer Advocate John Capobianco Mar 30, 2022

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In this episode, John returns to give us an update on his new position at Cisco as a Developer Advocate! John has also been working on numerous automation projects for the community, and a whole lot more!
You can find more of John:
Twitter: https://twitter.com/John_Capobianco
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-capobianco-644a1515/
Blog: https://www.automateyournetwork.ca/

Full show notes, transcript and links: https://artofnetworkengineering.com/episodes/ep-88-john-capobianco-returns

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Network Engineering Career Path with Jordan Villarreal Mar 23, 2022

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This week we talk to Jordan Villareal. Jordan has a very interesting start to his career, but it’s an exciting journey nonetheless. Jordan also shares some exciting news about a new position he has recently started!
More from Jordan:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/SystemMTUOne
Twitter: https://twitter.com/SystemMTUOne

Full show notes, transcript and links: https://artofnetworkengineering.com/episodes/ep-87-there-s-a-villa-and-it-s-real

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Path Solutions Automated Troubleshooting Platform with Tim Titus (Sponsored) Mar 16, 2022

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In this episode, we talk to Tim Titus, founder, and CTO of PathSolutions. Tim shares his network troubleshooting woes over the course of his 30-year technical career and then walks us through PathSolution’s automated troubleshooting platform. Tim is one of us; a cabling tech turned network engineer turned director turned entrepreneur.

Tim talks about how his solution can enable junior network engineers to quickly identify and fix problems, without escalation or the need for tribal knowledge. PathSolutions TotalView network monitoring software bridges the gap between NETWORK MONITORING and RESOLUTION telling you WHEN, WHERE, and WHY network errors occur. What if you knew everything your network equipment knows? Your network is trying to tell you something. Are you listening?
You can follow PathSolutions on:
Twitter: https://twitter.com/gopathsolutions
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/pathsolutions/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/PathSolutionsFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/goPathSolutions/
Homepage: https://www.pathsolutions.com/

NFD26 videos: https://techfieldday.com/appearance/pathsolutions-presents-at-networking-field-day-26/

Full show notes, transcript and links: https://artofnetworkengineering.com/episodes/ep-86-shouldn-t-you-know-everything-your-network-knows

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Network Engineering Career with Heather Donnelly Mar 09, 2022

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This week we interviewed Heather, aka BOFHgirl in our Discord. Heather has been working in Network Engineering/IT for over 20 years. She graduated from college with her degree, her CCNA, and her CCNP thanks to Cisco’s Networking Academy. She currently works as a Senior Network Engineer for Wayfair. She with us her enthusiasm for Network Engineer and shares her advice for a successful lifelong career in IT, as well as some advice for aspiring women in tech and network engineering.

More from Heather:
Twitter: https://twitter.com/bofhgirl
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bofhgirl/

Full show notes, transcript and links: https://artofnetworkengineering.com/episodes/ep-85-bofhgirl

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Cisco TAC with Christopher Hart Mar 02, 2022

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In this episode, Lex and Tim talk to Christopher Hart, from Cisco. Christopher was formerly a Cisco TAC Engineer focusing on the Cisco Nexus Data Center Platform, specifically Nexus running NX-OS (as opposed to ACI). Recently, Christopher has shifted to a new role in Solution Validation Services, where he gets to help Cisco’s customers validate their networks!

More from Christopher:
Twitter: https://twitter.com/_ChrisJHart
Blog: https://chrisjhart.com/

Full show notes, transcript and links: https://artofnetworkengineering.com/episodes/ep-84-tac-technical-attorney-center

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Salary Negotiation for Network Engineers with Brittany Mussett Feb 23, 2022

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In this week’s episode, we bring back two previous guests – Tim McC and Brittany Mussett. The group discusses the art of Salary Negotiation, what has worked for us when previous job offers have come in, and what we recommend you do the next time you’re negotiating your salary!

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More from Brittany:
Twitter: https://twitter.com/NetEngRecruiter
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brittany-mussett-6836a2146/

More from Tim McC:
Blog: https://carpe-dmvpn.com/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/CarpeDMVPN
Twitter: https://twitter.com/juangolbez

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Network Automation with Itential's Peter Sprygada (Sponsored) Feb 16, 2022

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In this episode, we talk to Peter Sprygada. Peter is the VP of Product Management at Itential. Peter shares his career and experience and then, we dive into the Itential Automation Platform! Peter then introduces us to the Itential Network Automation platform. Itential can build in intelligent pre and post-checks into the workflows. If pre-checks fail the workflow can be configured to safely stop before the network is negatively impacted. On the other end, Itential can help verify the work completed successfully with post-checks. Listen now to learn more about Itential!

You can follow Peter on:
Twitter: https://twitter.com/privateip
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sprygada/

Full show notes, transcript and links: https://artofnetworkengineering.com/episodes/ep-82-automate-your-network-with-itential

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