Jim Brinksma, Senior VP at LightRiver with 25 years in telecom, leads a team including Tim Massey, a seasoned optical expert, Shevan Patel, an AI/ML engineer, and Dan Rose, backend AI lead. They explore the integration of IP and optical layers, discussing the historical silos and the promise of API-driven automation. Excitingly, they dive into using AI for network operations, creating tailored user experiences, and enhancing onboarding for engineers. The conversation also touches on AI's potential impact on jobs and the importance of securing AI deployments.
