David Bombal

Bryan Byrne (@bryan25607) shares his thoughts about Cisco certifications, is automation worth learning, what is SD-WAN and a lot more! Use the menu to jump to specific topics. Menu: Bryan Byrne Intro: 00:17 Sales? 00:34 Network Automation is hype: 2:23 Brian has been doing network automation a long time: 4:42 I am going to lose my job? Should I just become a programmer? 5:39 Are there two paths fo...

David Bombal and Hank Preston discuss Network Automation, Network Programmability, NetDevOps and the future. What should you learn? CCNA or Python? And many other topics! Net-DevOps: David Bombal interviews Hank Preston Part 1 (Cisco #DevNet) We discussed the following in this call: 1) Hank Preston Introduction 01:02 2) How did you transition from being a traditional Network Engineer to a NetDevOp...

Here is my story of how my career crashed! Hardship can make you grow stronger. Sometimes you learn more through the pain. Has your career crashed and burned? Are you dejected? Are you down in the dumps? Time to stand up and make a difference in your life!   Don't let stumbles or failures stop you reaching your goals! We all fail at some point in our lives. It is not how many times you f...

Du'An discusses his CCNA tips and life lessons in this call. Is the CCNA worth it? How did the CCNA change his life? INTERVIEW WITH DU’AN LIGHTFOOT.  Find Out More About CCNA, Our Tips, Jobs & More! #CCNA #CCENT #ICND1 What we discussed in this call: 1) Du'an introduction: 00:47 2) Du'an announcement: 01:45 3) Helpdesk transition to Network Engineer: 03:15 4) Are you stuck in life? Du'An'...

Stuart Clark (@bigevilbeard) shares his thoughts about the future, best languages, open source networking and more! Use the menu to jump to specific topics. Stuart's details: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stuarteclark/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/bigevilbeard Menu: 1) Open Source Networking: 00:37 2) How to manage old devices: 1:05 3) Which libaries: 2:08 4) Pyats: 2:37 5) What is your ba...

Susie didn't want to be a manager. But, she is an amazing leader today - and the proof is clearly shown in the success of Cisco DevNet. I asked her to share her tips for leadership, working with teams and recommended resources. In my personal experience, she is one of the most approachable, kind and dedicated leaders I have ever encountered. Learn from someone who has done it and helped change the...

Is a CCIE still worth it? What is the difference between CCIE and CCDE? Should I become a developer?  Menu: Jason Gooley introduction: 00:08 Jason's new book (CCIE and CCDE Evolving Technologies Study Guide): 00:55 Is a CCIE worth it? Or just network automation? 1:55 Do I need to become a developer? 4:00 Is a CCIE still worth it? 4:36 NPDESI and NPDEV courses: 6:15 What is CCIE vs CCDE: 7:03...

Is Network Programmability just hype? Should you study network automation or is it a waste of time? Great chat with Eric Thiel - a realist. He discusses the reality of Network Automation and Programmability. Is this actually real world?  Code Exchange: https://developer.cisco.com/codeexchange Eric on Twitter: https://twitter.com/securenetwrk Eric on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/erict...

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What's holding you back? What's stopping you from getting your certification or doing more with your life? Networking is always changing - this is your opportunity! Turn your hardships into diamonds. Ignore the haters. Funnel your pain and anger into something constructive. Forgive and get on with it! Just do it! David's details: YouTube: www.youtube.com/davidbombal Twitter: twitter.com/davidbomba...

 What's happening with Cisco Certifications? Fantastic interview with Yusuf Bhaiji (Sr. Manager, Global Certifications Programs at Cisco). Expect more interviews in the future as things develop. David's details: YouTube: www.youtube.com/davidbombal Twitter: twitter.com/davidbombal Instagram: www.instagram.com/davidbombal/ LinkedinIn: www.linkedin.com/in/davidbombal/ Yusuf's details: Twitter:...

What a story! Katherine McNamara shares her story and gives us advice about life, how to get a job, how to get into cybersecurity. Is cybersecurity a good field to get into? Advice for getting a job. Life Advice! David's details: YouTube: www.youtube.com/davidbombal Twitter: twitter.com/davidbombal Instagram: www.instagram.com/davidbombal/ LinkedinIn: www.linkedin.com/in/davidbombal/ YouTube: www....