Ryan Hamill, a Senior Software Engineer at Zayo Group, and Josh Vandera, Services Director at Network Decode, dive deep into the world of network automation. They discuss the vital role of telemetry in network monitoring and the challenges of managing data effectively. Key topics include the evolution of monitoring tools, the importance of collaboration between networking and security teams, and the significance of input validation in scripting. They also explore automation’s cultural shift and the benefits of utilizing Container Lab for efficient network practices.