Scott Robon
Host of the Total Network Operations podcast and co-founder of the Network Automation Forum and consulting firm Solutional; brought on to discuss AI, NLIs, and their impact on network operations.
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Jul 2, 2025 • 52min
NAN095: Certification Deep Dive – The New Cisco Automation Track
Francois Caen, a Product Manager at Cisco with nearly a decade of expertise in network automation, joins Scott Robon, a former Cisco instructor and host of the Total Network Operations podcast. They dive into the exciting upcoming transition of Cisco’s DevNet certifications to a new automation track in February 2026. Topics include the necessity for network engineers to quickly develop AI skills, the widespread applicability of automation competencies beyond Cisco environments, and the ongoing importance of adapting certifications to meet industry demands.
Oct 17, 2025 • 60min
HN801: Will a Natural Language Interface (NLI) Replace Your CLI?
Scott Robon, host of the Total Network Operations podcast and a network automation expert, dives into the potential of natural language interfaces (NLIs) replacing command-line interfaces (CLIs). He discusses real-world vendor developments in NLIs and the challenges of LLM variability versus deterministic outputs. The conversation shifts to the implications of running AI infrastructure and the crucial role of data engineering. Robon emphasizes the ongoing need for engineers to understand automation tools while assuring that current AI is about augmentation, not replacement.
