Bill Hunter, Senior Director of Service Delivery at Astraea, shares his journey from military service to leading network operations. He emphasizes the importance of resilience, discipline, and creating good habits. The discussion touches on automating processes, contrasting traditional carriers with hyperscalers, and the critical role of data in optimizing network performance. Hunter also highlights how quick responses can impact service level agreements and the need for teamwork in tech integration, all while keeping the conversation fun with a nod to his favorite music!

Bill Hunter, Senior Director of Service Delivery at Astraea, discusses the vital balance of leading people while managing machines. He shares insights on resilience stemming from his childhood and transformative lessons from the Marine Corps about discipline and fitness. The conversation highlights the need for habit formation in network operations and the agility of hyperscalers compared to traditional carriers. Hunter also emphasizes the significance of data analysis in optimizing network performance and the irreplaceable human touch in automation.