Uploaded May 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Eric Chou talks with Adrian Iliesiu aka NetGru, a seasoned CCIE veteran and community leader known for his work to simplify network automation and make it accessible to network engineers. He focuses on helping network teams navigate the transition into AI and vibe coding while maintaining their core technical skills. Adrian shares insights and practical advice for the aspiring network engineer, including using AI as a tool for learning, setting guardrails for AI autonomy, and strategies for future-proofing your career.
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Links:
Adrian Iliesiu’s Blog - blogs.cisco.com/author/adrianiliesiu
Simplified Network Automation with NetGru - youtube.com/playlist?list=PL2k86RlAekM-Vv4pLLFYsQ6Re9BBIj4dt
Adrian Iliesiu on LinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/aidevnet
Cisco DevNet YouTube Channel - youtube.com/@CiscoDevNetchannel
Cisco Month of Meraki - youtube.com/watch?v=nljyGy_WMw8&list=PL2k86RlAekM8oZw5nRpbNTNKQBvx6C7ty
DevNet Livestreams - youtube.com/@CiscoDevNetchannel/streams
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 talks with Adrian Iliesiu aka NetGru, a seasoned CCIE veteran and community leader known for his work to simplify network automation and make it accessible to network engineers. He focuses on helping network teams navigate the transition into AI and vibe coding while maintaining their core technical skills. Adrian shares insights and practical advice for the aspiring network engineer, including using AI as a tool for learning, setting guardrails for AI autonomy, and strategies for future-proofing your career.
AdSpot Sponsor: Curvium
Curvium is an industry-leading system integrator that offers strategic IT consulting, professional engagements, automation, and AI. Curvium takes the time to understand your infrastructure needs and how to best support your business objectives. Curvium's skilled professionals put your needs first, from rapid designs to full-scale architectural planning, and from short-term project completion to multi-year support. Curvium provides the know-how and vendor connections you need to succeed. Find out more at curvium.com and While you're there, check out their secure campus network architectural blueprint.
Links:
Adrian Iliesiu’s Blog - blogs.cisco.com/author/adrianiliesiu
Simplified Network Automation with NetGru - youtube.com/playlist?list=PL2k86RlAekM-Vv4pLLFYsQ6Re9BBIj4dt
Adrian Iliesiu on LinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/aidevnet
Cisco DevNet YouTube Channel - youtube.com/@CiscoDevNetchannel
Cisco Month of Meraki - youtube.com/watch?v=nljyGy_WMw8&list=PL2k86RlAekM8oZw5nRpbNTNKQBvx6C7ty
DevNet Livestreams - youtube.com/@CiscoDevNetchannel/streams
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
