Uploaded July 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
Eric Chou welcomes Florian Lohden, a NetDevOps engineer and co-founder of the NetAuto Group, to discuss his community-building efforts and his latest adventures in network automation. Together they explore how adopting software development practices can help with network automation, and the importance of sharing knowledge within networking communities. Florian also talks about how he balances vendor-specific solutions with vendor-neutral automation, and shares his vision for the future of the NetAuto Group.
This episode was recorded live in Munich at AutoCon 5.
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Links:
Florian Lohden on LinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/florian-loehden/?locale=en
Florian’s Blog on 100 Days of Nautobot - medium.com/@florian.loehden/100-days-of-nautobot-175915146de5
NetAuto Group - netauto-group.com
Network Automation Nerds is part of the Packet Pushers network. Visit our website to find more great networking and technology podcasts, along with tutorial videos, the Human Infrastructure newsletter, and loads more resources for building your IT career. packetpushers.net
Eric Chou welcomes Florian Lohden, a NetDevOps engineer and co-founder of the NetAuto Group, to discuss his community-building efforts and his latest adventures in network automation. Together they explore how adopting software development practices can help with network automation, and the importance of sharing knowledge within networking communities. Florian also talks about how he balances vendor-specific solutions with vendor-neutral automation, and shares his vision for the future of the NetAuto Group.
This episode was recorded live in Munich at AutoCon 5.
AdSpot Sponsor: Meter
Most IT teams are managing networks stitched together from years of acquisitions and vendor contracts and nobody's accountable when something breaks. Meter delivers the complete network: hardware, software, and services delivered as a predictable subscription. Upgrade credits, a fully managed install and deployment, and 24/7 support make the transition easy. Companies like Lyft, Mr. Beast, and Bridgewater have already made the switch. Go to meter.com/nan to book a demo.
Links:
Florian Lohden on LinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/florian-loehden/?locale=en
Florian’s Blog on 100 Days of Nautobot - medium.com/@florian.loehden/100-days-of-nautobot-175915146de5
NetAuto Group - netauto-group.com
Network Automation Nerds is part of the Packet Pushers network. Visit our website to find more great networking and technology podcasts, along with tutorial videos, the Human Infrastructure newsletter, and loads more resources for building your IT career. packetpushers.net
