Uploaded February 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
Abstract
Scaling a global streaming platform like Netflix requires a robust, agile, and future-ready network infrastructure. In close collaboration, Netflix and Cisco embarked on a journey to evolve Netflix's BGP architecture, leveraging Cisco's advanced IOS XRv9000 UCS M7 appliance — a solution developed and refined to meet Netflix's unique requirements. This joint presentation will introduce the Netflix network, discuss the motivations for architectural evolution, and detail how both teams worked together to design, validate, and deploy a cutting-edge route reflector solution. Attendees will gain a behind-the-scenes look at the technical challenges, the collaborative innovation process, and the operational benefits realized by both organizations. We'll share the validation, best practices and migration strategies that ensured a seamless transition, as well as the lessons learned that can inform similar projects. Whether you're a network operator, architect, or technology partner, join us to discover how strategic collaboration can drive both technical excellence and business value.
Fred Cuiller:
Fred Cuiller is a swiss army knife Principal Engineer at Cisco, with significant experience building and supporting large scale & carrier class networks.
His specialties cover design, test, validation, deployment, support, troubleshooting, migration, optimization of network solutions in multi vendor Service Provider, Cloud & Data Center environment.
He loves it when a plan comes together.
Elise VENNEGUES:
Elise Vennegues is a seasoned Network Architect with a main focus on MPLS and advanced routing, designing backbone and datacenter networks for major tech companies like Netflix and Twitch, as well as French-based ISPs. She is recognized for her expertise in building innovative and robust network infrastructures. Elise holds a Master’s in Telecommunication and Network Engineering and is based in France.
nanog.org/events/nanog-96/content/5574
Abstract
Scaling a global streaming platform like Netflix requires a robust, agile, and future-ready network infrastructure. In close collaboration, Netflix and Cisco embarked on a journey to evolve Netflix's BGP architecture, leveraging Cisco's advanced IOS XRv9000 UCS M7 appliance — a solution developed and refined to meet Netflix's unique requirements. This joint presentation will introduce the Netflix network, discuss the motivations for architectural evolution, and detail how both teams worked together to design, validate, and deploy a cutting-edge route reflector solution. Attendees will gain a behind-the-scenes look at the technical challenges, the collaborative innovation process, and the operational benefits realized by both organizations. We'll share the validation, best practices and migration strategies that ensured a seamless transition, as well as the lessons learned that can inform similar projects. Whether you're a network operator, architect, or technology partner, join us to discover how strategic collaboration can drive both technical excellence and business value.
Fred Cuiller:
Fred Cuiller is a swiss army knife Principal Engineer at Cisco, with significant experience building and supporting large scale & carrier class networks.
His specialties cover design, test, validation, deployment, support, troubleshooting, migration, optimization of network solutions in multi vendor Service Provider, Cloud & Data Center environment.
He loves it when a plan comes together.
Elise VENNEGUES:
Elise Vennegues is a seasoned Network Architect with a main focus on MPLS and advanced routing, designing backbone and datacenter networks for major tech companies like Netflix and Twitch, as well as French-based ISPs. She is recognized for her expertise in building innovative and robust network infrastructures. Elise holds a Master’s in Telecommunication and Network Engineering and is based in France.
nanog.org/events/nanog-96/content/5574
