AutoCon 2: The Automation Builder’s Dilemma

For too long, network teams have been stuck in place when it comes to automation.

Of course, we’ve made progress over the years — Python Scripts and Ansible Playbooks are a far cry from Perl, TCL, or Expect — but fundamentally, network engineers are still participating in automation as consumers rather than builders.

In this on-demand presentation recorded at NAF’s AutoCon 2, Peter Sprygada, VP Product Management, discusses why this is all about to change. He explores key developments in automation tooling, skillsets, and strategies that can take teams to the next level.

The key? Adopting a product mindset. When teams can build products that are widely consumable and scalable across an organization, instead of simply consuming automation to optimize costs for specific networking activities, automation can truly deliver on its potential.