Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Known across the industry for making network engineering cool again with her highly relatable tech content, Alexis Bertholf is a powerhouse when it comes to combining technical expertise with personal branding. Eric Chou sat down with Alexis at AutoCon 5 to chat about Alexis' career, the art of storytelling in 60 seconds or less, the power of visibility as a leadership skill, why humor beats 500-page manual for teaching BGP, and more.
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Alexis Bertholf - linkedin.com/in/alexisbertholf
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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
Known across the industry for making network engineering cool again with her highly relatable tech content, Alexis Bertholf is a powerhouse when it comes to combining technical expertise with personal branding. Eric Chou sat down with Alexis at AutoCon 5 to chat about Alexis' career, the art of storytelling in 60 seconds or less, the power of visibility as a leadership skill, why humor beats 500-page manual for teaching BGP, and more.
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.
Alexis Bertholf - linkedin.com/in/alexisbertholf
Life In Uptime - packetpushers.net/podcast/life-in-uptime
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
