The Art of Network Engineering

A podcast for Network Engineers by Network Engineers! Cohost @andylapteff #aone #neteng #IAATJ

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Mastering network engineering means deep dives into fundamentals and relentless learning. Observe, adapt, and innovate using common tools—that's where true problem-solving and progress lie. #NetworkEngineering #TechTips

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Flawed requirements plague product development. The '5 Whys' technique helps uncover the real need, not just the surface request. Instead of static IPs, dynamic DNS can provide remote access, saving complexity and cost. #ProductDevelopment #ProblemSolving #TechTips

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From IT support to network architect, the journey involved trading one stress for another. The true spark came from tackling network design flaws, realizing many customer issues stemmed from fundamental design problems. #ITCareer #NetworkEngineering

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Mistakes happen, and it's okay. A culture that protects its people acknowledges that perfection isn't the goal. The focus should be on learning and improvement, not blame. #WorkCulture #MistakesHappen

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Attempting a Level 7 Telnet session to 50 ATM switches simultaneously during maintenance? That's a bold, and likely disastrous, move. Classic IT oops moment. #ITPro #NetworkEngineering

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Overwriting tunnel policies and forgetting about IPsec's 24-hour timer is like a delayed grenade. What seemed like a 'not me' issue today was actually yesterday's mistake. #Networking #ITPro

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Building strong relationships with sales, product teams, and the business unit is key to making your job easier. Earn their respect and trust to streamline your work. #BusinessRelationships #Teamwork

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The Canadian Iron Ring symbolizes an engineer's responsibility for integrity and thorough work. Originally forged from a failed Quebec bridge that led to fatalities, it's a stark reminder of the commitment to solid, ethical construction. #Engineering #Integrity #Canada

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Choosing where to raise children is a monumental decision. The speaker shares their journey weighing the US against Canada, ultimately finding peace and no regrets in their return to Canada, even with potential career trade-offs. #Parenting #LifeChoices

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The Sales Engineer role is often overlooked but holds immense potential for industry impact. It's more than just maintenance; it's about driving innovation and shaping the future. #SalesEngineer #TechRoles #IndustryImpact

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Product marketing isn't just one thing. It's content creation, paid media, video production, networking, sales support, and ultimately, connecting with people. #ProductMarketing #MarketingTips

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Timing is everything. The speaker shares how they stepped into an SE role just as IPTV was emerging, detailing its AT&T development, global spread, and drawing parallels to Comcast systems. #TechHistory #SECareer

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An early career mistake led to a major bank outage during a tech migration. Thankfully, bosses protected the speaker, showing how a supportive culture can turn a crisis into a learning experience. #TechCulture #Leadership

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Creating killer product marketing content means balancing tech specs with customer needs. The key? Highlight how your product solves *their* problems, not just what it does. Stand out by focusing on unique value. #ProductMarketing #MarketingTips

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Engineers, boost your career! Get certified, build a home lab for hands-on experience, and hone your communication skills across platforms. Practical skills and clear communication drive growth.
#Engineering #CareerGrowth #TechSkills

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Does a life beyond outages & maintenance windows appeal to you? Would the ability to have an impact on an industry be fulfilling? Is communication one of your strengths?

If you answered yes, this episode is for you.

https://t.co/809TgbOBZb

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2 more shows in the can 🚀

I don’t know if every podcaster is having the time of their lives, but I love this.

Thank you ❤️

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@Data_Knox Thanks Knox!

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Our first public #github repo ❤️

https://t.co/YKjpELkwcL

Feel free to report issues or make pull requests so we can make this a truly helpful resource for network engineers.

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Recorded 5 new episodes today at #autocon5. Not a bad first day 💪🏼🇩🇪

Thanks to James Bensley, @MacroEngineered Bart Dorlandt Bart Smeding Chris Grundemann @scottrobohn and Eric Chou 🫶