Nine network automation engineers convene for a roundtable examining AI’s practical effects on the field. Topics include how AI functions as a productivity multiplier rather than a replacement technology, the shift from code generation to verification responsibilities, workplace pressure from AI mandates, concerns about skill atrophy, risks of unmaintained AI-generated code, and balancing development velocity against quality standards.
Panelists:
- Marco Martinez — Infrastructure architect at Swisscom, specializing in cloud-native networking and SDN
- Bart Dorlandt — Freelance network automation solutions architect and CCIE
- John Howard — Head of Network Infrastructure at ProtonMail
- Joseph Nicholson — Network operations engineer at NTT DATA, 17+ years ISP automation experience
- Mark Prosser — Network operations advocate at Nokia
- William Collins — Network automation expert and speaker at Itential
- Ryan Shaw — Self-taught networking professional with hyperscaler background
Hosts:
- Urs Baumann - Urs is a networking expert specializing in infrastructure as code and DevOps methodologies. With his deep technical knowledge, he explores how modern automation can transform traditional networking approaches
- Steinn Bjarnarson - Steinn is a network automation specialist with extensive experience in infrastructure automation and programmable networks. He brings practical insights and a passion for simplifying complex networking challenges