The Everything Feed - All Packet Pushers Pods TNO039: Demystifying AI Adoption for Networkers (Sponsored)
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Aug 22, 2025 In this discussion, John Capobianco, Head of DevRel at Selector and an expert in AI for network operations, shares his journey from a struggling student to a network engineer. He explores the transformation of network management through AI, emphasizes learning from failures, and introduces the concept of 'vibe ops.' John also highlights the role of AI and automation in simplifying network tasks, enhancing user interactions, and reshaping engineer roles, while previewing exciting opportunities at Selector's upcoming AI summit.
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From Factory Floors To Network Automation
- John Capobianco left manual labor to study computing and drifted into networking after certifications opened doors.
- He landed a network role at Parliament where early automation and zero-touch provisioning shaped his career.
First API Experiment Changed Everything
- John signed up for ChatGPT at launch and then used API access to feed live network telemetry to models in early 2023.
- That experiment drove him to spend almost all his spare time exploring AI for network automation.
AI As A New Protocol Layer
- John compares AI's adoption inflection to moving from static routes to dynamic routing protocols.
- He sees MCP and agents as the next protocol layer that connects intelligence rather than just data.