

The Art of Network Engineering
Andy and Jeff
The Art of Network Engineering blends technical insight with real-world stories from engineers, innovators, and IT pros. From data centers on cruise ships to rockets in space, we explore the people, tools, and trends shaping the future of networking, while keeping it authentic, practical, and human.We tell the human stories behind network engineering so every engineer feels seen, supported, and inspired to grow in a rapidly changing industry.For more information, check out https://linktr.ee/artofneteng
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May 5, 2021 • 1h 13min
Ep 42 – A Look Back
Send us a textIn this episode we are joined by Tim Bertino once again! Tim, A.J., and Andy celebrate a ton of wins from our Winning channel, Tim introduces an exciting new blog series on the AONE blog that focuses on the CCNA, and we take a brief trip down memory lane recapping the last 30 or so episodes. Whether you’ve been with us from the beginning or just joined there’s a little something in this episode for everyone!Support the showFind everything AONE right here: https://linktr.ee/artofneteng

Apr 28, 2021 • 1h 12min
Ep 41 – From Audio to Network Engineer
Send us a textThis week we speak with Beau, an audio engineer making a pivot to network engineering. Covid destroyed the live entertainment industry, so Beau made a decision to pursue a career in IT. Armed with his A+, Net+, home lab and CCNA study materials Beau plans to take and pass his CCNA by the end of the year and leverage his newly earned skills to get his first job in IT.Follow Beau:Twitter: https://twitter.com/BeauToopLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/beau-toop-680863202/Support the showFind everything AONE right here: https://linktr.ee/artofneteng

Apr 21, 2021 • 1h 12min
Ep 40 – Automacho
Send us a textThis week we talk to Kevin Camacho, otherwise known as Automacho. Kevin came from the NOC and now works on Andy’s team as a Network Engineer with a focus on Automation. Kevin shares his journey and provides some advice to others on working in a NOC.You follow Kevin on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevin-camacho-39012812a/Support the showFind everything AONE right here: https://linktr.ee/artofneteng

Apr 14, 2021 • 1h 9min
Ep 39 – Andy’s Hard NOC Life
Send us a textAndy and Aaron discuss Andy’s time working in the NOC, nicknames, and how important the mental game is to success.Support the showFind everything AONE right here: https://linktr.ee/artofneteng

Apr 7, 2021 • 1h 12min
Ep 38 – Bart Castle Part 2
Send us a textWe are back this episode with Part 2 of our conversation with Bart Castle! Bart, Andy, and Aaron talk about the benefits of the cloud to software devs, Bart’s roots in networking, and a whole lot more in this week’s episode!Follow Bart!Twitter: @cloudbartYouTube: youtube.com/c/bartcastleSupport the showFind everything AONE right here: https://linktr.ee/artofneteng

Mar 31, 2021 • 56min
Ep 37 – Bart Castle Part 1
Send us a textIn this week’s episode we talk to musician, artist, and Cloud Guru – Bart Castle! Bart weaves an engaging and brilliant tapestry of music, yurts, wanderlust and cloud stories. Buckle up and get ready to learn some cool stuff on this one!Follow Bart!Twitter: @cloudbartYouTube: youtube.com/c/bartcastleSupport the showFind everything AONE right here: https://linktr.ee/artofneteng

Mar 24, 2021 • 1h 9min
Ep 36 – Siloed vs Jack of All Trades
Send us a textIn this episode A.J., Andy and Dan discuss the differences between being a siloed engineer vs a jack of all trades. There are certainly pros and cons to each of these approaches. The team leverages and shares their experience with each of these approaches.Support the showFind everything AONE right here: https://linktr.ee/artofneteng

Mar 17, 2021 • 1h 12min
Ep 35 – FortiJeff
Send us a textIn this episode, we talk to Jeff Clark, a Sales Engineer at Fortinet. Jeff discusses how he went from a mortgage broker to Network Engineer, to SE, as well as what the SE role is all about. You can find more of Jeff online at:http://www.fortijeff.com/ Support the showFind everything AONE right here: https://linktr.ee/artofneteng

Mar 10, 2021 • 1h 6min
Ep 34 – Technical Interviews
Send us a textIn this episode, Dan and Andy discuss the technical interview with special guest, Tim McConnaughy. Tim is a Technical Solutions Architect at Cisco who has a lot of experience on both sides of the technical interview table. The guys talk about their personal experiences with technical interviews, how to prepare for one, and how to stand out at your next technical interview.Follow Tim on Twitter: @juangolbezCheckout Tim’s blog, https://carpe-dmvpn.com/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/CarpeDMVPNSupport the showFind everything AONE right here: https://linktr.ee/artofneteng

Mar 3, 2021 • 1h 7min
Ep 33 – Cord Cutters
Send us a textIn this episode, the guys talk about the life of a cord-cutter. The advantages and disadvantages of cord-cutting over traditional TV, the backend wheelings and dealings that make pay-as-you-go options impossible in traditional distribution models, and streaming’s impact on the global network. Support the showFind everything AONE right here: https://linktr.ee/artofneteng