If you’ve worked in networking long enough, you’ve probably had this thought during a company all-hands: “This isn’t for me. Bunch of Kool Aid. Just let me get back to doing my job.” But that attitude WILL hurt your career. Not because leadership needs your applause, but because those meetings tell you what the businessContinue reading “Learn The Business”
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Productivity Tools for Network Engineers: What’s in Your Toolbox?
In the world of network engineering, staying organized isn’t just helpful, it’s essential. Between managing complex projects, documenting troubleshooting steps, and constantly learning new technologies, engineers juggle more digital clutter than ever. That’s why, in our latest episode of The Art of Network Engineering, Andy Lapteff 🛠️💬 and Jeff Clark crack open their personal toolkitsContinue reading “Productivity Tools for Network Engineers: What’s in Your Toolbox?”
Inside the Consulting Engineer Role
In the latest episode of The Art of Network Engineering, we pulled back the curtain on a role that many in the industry admire—but few truly understand: the Consulting Engineer (CE). Joined by Nokia’s Principal Consulting Engineer Colin Doyle and CE Jared Cordova, we explored the nuances of this unique position that blends deep technicalContinue reading “Inside the Consulting Engineer Role”
The Resistance to Network Automation: Understanding the Psychological and Practical Barriers
Network automation has long been heralded as the game-changer that would revolutionize networking. It promises easier management, fewer errors, and more time for strategic, high-value work. Yet, despite these clear advantages, adoption rates remain surprisingly low, with estimates hovering around just 20-30%. Why is this shift, which seems so inevitable, still met with such resistance?Continue reading “The Resistance to Network Automation: Understanding the Psychological and Practical Barriers”
