Tim McConnaughy
Hybrid cloud network architect, author, and co-host of the Cables to Cloud podcast, with experience at Aviatrix and Cisco and author of the five-part 'Goodbye, Yellow Brick Road' series on multi-cloud networking.
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Oct 15, 2025 • 48min
NAN103: The Evolution of Multi-Cloud Networking
Tim McConnaughy, a hybrid cloud network architect and co-host of the Cables to Cloud podcast, dives deep into the evolving landscape of multi-cloud networking. He shares insights from his 20+ year career and highlights the shift from traditional on-premises security to cloud dynamics. Tim also discusses the impact of rising interest rates on cloud spending, the challenges of rapid deployments leading to unexpected costs, and the promising role of distributed cloud firewalls for security. Plus, he reflects on his career journey and passion for writing.
Apr 18, 2023 • 47min
Tim McConnaughy, Author of The Hybrid Cloud Handbook for AWS: AWS Cloud Networking for Traditional Network Engineers
Tim McConnaughy, a cloud solutions architect at Aviatrix and author of The Hybrid Cloud Handbook for AWS, shares his journey from network engineering at the Navy Marine Corps Intranet to bridging traditional networking with cloud concepts. He discusses the intense preparation for the CCIE certification and the challenges of imposter syndrome in tech. Tim explains his streamlined writing process for his book, aimed at helping busy network engineers grasp cloud networking. He emphasizes making complex topics approachable and practical for professionals.
