Uploaded June 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Scott is joined by Brett Lykins, a Senior Systems Development Engineer at Amazon. Brett works with software-defined infrastructure built around SONiC (Software for Open Networking in the Cloud). Together they dig into what it’s actually like to use, maintain, and operate a network this way. They also discuss not just the architecture, but the day-to-day realities, the automation mindset, and the trade-offs you need to think about.
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Links:
Brett Lykins on LinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/brettlykins
Brett Lykins’ Blog - network-notes.com
Brett Lykins’ SONiC Blog Post Part 1 - network-notes.com/posts/2026/sonic-enterprise-edge
Brett Lykins’ SONiC Blog Post Part 2 - network-notes.com/posts/2026/sonic-business-case
Total Network Operations 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
Scott is joined by Brett Lykins, a Senior Systems Development Engineer at Amazon. Brett works with software-defined infrastructure built around SONiC (Software for Open Networking in the Cloud). Together they dig into what it’s actually like to use, maintain, and operate a network this way. They also discuss not just the architecture, but the day-to-day realities, the automation mindset, and the trade-offs you need to think about.
AdSpot Sponsor: Meter
Meter delivers full-stack networking—wired, wireless, and cellular—to leading enterprises. It’s a single integrated solution with everything included. Meter has designed the hardware, written the firmware, and built the software. Meter deploys and manages everything required at your site, or sites, so that you get performant, reliable, and secure connectivity. If you’re ready for fast, secure, and scalable connectivity without the complexity of managing multiple providers or tools, it’s time to check out Meter. Go to meter.com/tnops to book a demo now!
Links:
Brett Lykins on LinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/brettlykins
Brett Lykins’ Blog - network-notes.com
Brett Lykins’ SONiC Blog Post Part 1 - network-notes.com/posts/2026/sonic-enterprise-edge
Brett Lykins’ SONiC Blog Post Part 2 - network-notes.com/posts/2026/sonic-business-case
Total Network Operations 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
