The NetOps Expert

AI-ready networking is everywhere, but what does it actually mean? In this episode of The NetOps Expert , Jeremy Rossbach and Alec Pinkham cut through the hype to explore the real network requirements behind AI initiatives. From latency and telemetry to visibility across cloud and ISP networks, they discuss why AI isn't creating new network problems, it's exposing existing ones. Learn how...

Network complexity isn’t slowing down, it’s converging. As SASE brings together SD-WAN and secure edge, many teams still struggle with a critical blind spot: what happens once traffic leaves their network. In this episode of The NetOps Expert , host Jeremy Rossbach sits down with Nestor Falcon to break down key takeaways from a recent SASE conference in Paris. They explore how SD-WAN continues to...

In this fourth episode of the 2026 NetOps Expert Series, Jeremy Rossbach, Chief Technical Evangelist for NetOps, and Alec Pinkham, Principal Product Marketer for AppNeta, unpack what it really takes to make AI work in network operations. While 92% of organizations plan to adopt AI-enabled observability, only 23% have deployed it, and 71% of professionals still do not fully trust AI. The reason is...

In episode three of our 2026 State of Network Operations Report series, we examine operational strain and the growing expertise gap in NetOps. Teams are shrinking while network complexity explodes, forcing organizations to rely more on third parties and stretch internal skills further than ever. We also break down why visibility is no longer enough and how true observability helps teams prove perf...

In this episode, Jeremy Rossbach is again joined by Alec Pinkham. They continue their discussion of the new 2026 State of Network Operations report, this time focusing in on gaps in visibility. Almost every company is racing into the cloud and AI era—yet fewer than half say their networks are ready. Congestion, latency, and blind spots are stalling progress, with 95% of organizations lacking visib...

In this episode, Jeremy Rossbach is again joined by Alec Pinkham. They discuss the new 2026 State of Network Operations report! Almost every company is racing into the cloud and AI era—yet fewer than half say their networks are ready. Congestion, latency, and blind spots are stalling progress, with 95% of organizations lacking visibility into critical segments and struggling to keep pace with evol...

In this episode, Jeremy Rossbach is joined by Alec Pinkham to discuss why visibility is needed beyond your VCF domain.

Host Jeremy Rossbach talks with John Murdough, Head of NetOps Engineering, about Broadcom’s vision for network observability—what’s driving it today and what’s next for the future of NetOps.

In this episode, Jeremy Rossbach is joined by Coty network observability architect Dan Ellsweig to discuss how they moved from reactive firefighting to proactive control.

In this episode of The NetOps Expert, Jeremy Rossbach is joined by colleague Matt Arnell to discuss his role as the Head of the NetOps Support Team. Sign Up For the DX NetOps Weekend Upgrade Program: https://enterprise-software.broadcom.com/netops-weekend-upgrade-program

What if you didn’t have to monitor everything, just what matters most to your business? In the latest episode of The NetOps Expert podcast, Jeremy Rossbach is joined by John Murdough, Head of the Broadcom Network Observability Engineering Team, as he breaks down transaction-based observability — a smarter way to focus on business-critical traffic and outcomes.

In this episode, Jeremy Rossbach is joined by Shamus McGillicuddy to discuss network observability. While it's now mainstream for managing complex hybrid networks, most organizations still struggle with tool sprawl, limited visibility, and the need for AI-driven insights.

In this episode of The NetOps Expert, Jeremy Rossbach is joined by Stephen Collins, CTO of ONUG, to talk all things AI and networking. Get more insights in 15-minute sessions with ⁠Broadcom's ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Small Bytes⁠⁠ series⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠.⁠⁠⁠⁠ Connect⁠⁠⁠⁠ with ⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Jeremy⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on LinkedIn⁠.⁠ Learn⁠ more about ⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Broadcom⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠. AI, Artificial Intelligence, ML, Machine Learning, EMA Re...

In this episode, Jeremy Rossbach is joined by Brian Jackson, Broadcom colleague, to discuss NetOps Challenges in the Telecommunications Industry.

Too many teams build tech for tech’s sake—stacking up tools without solving real problems. In this episode of The NetOps Expert , host Jeremy Rossbach sits down with Skyler Sypherd and Mike Richman to talk about flipping that script. They dive into how truly successful NetOps starts with listening: understanding what customers actually need to succeed, cutting out the noise, and delivering just th...

AI is everywhere—but what does it actually mean for network operations? In this episode, Jeremy sits down with colleague Jason Normandin to talk about the real impact of AI on the network: the promise, the pitfalls, and what’s happening in practice.

This episode of The NetOps Expert is different. Jeremy sat down with Shamus McGillicuddy — not to talk tech, but to hear about his volunteer work at Samaritans, a Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. It’s a powerful, personal conversation about listening, empathy, and the quiet ways we can show up for others. To volunteer or seek help, visit: samaritanshope.org or 988lifeline.org

In this episode of The NetOps Expert, Jeremy is joined by Michael O'Farrell for a discussion on the impact of IT staff shortages. Get more insights in 15-minute sessions with ⁠Broadcom's ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Small Bytes⁠⁠ series⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠.⁠⁠⁠⁠ Connect⁠⁠⁠⁠ with ⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Jeremy⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on LinkedIn⁠.⁠ Learn⁠ more about ⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Broadcom⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠. AI, Artificial Intelligence, ML, Machine Learning, EMA Research,...

In this segment, Jeremy Rossbach is joined by his Broadcom colleague Skyler Sypherd to discuss how the Agile Operations Division of Broadcom differentiates itself from our competition. Our ability to be customer and value centric aligning to the tenants of Agile creates a unique experience and outcome for our customer and most importantly for their customers.

In this Spotlight on Compassion episode of The NetOps Expert, Jeremy Rossbach interviews Mike Melillo, Broadcom Senior Director of Network Observability, about his work with the Broadcom Foundation and the Renaissance Youth Center, helping to empower youth through STEM. Listen to learn how you can get involved, and check out the Renaissance Youth Center here: https://renaissanceyouth.org/ Broadcom...

In this Spotlight on Compassion episode of The NetOps Expert, Jeremy Rossbach interviews Leslie Banks, Founder & CEO of Serve the Future. Based in Phoenix, Serve the Future is a non-profit organization committed to using tennis to uplift the lives of underserved youth in their community. With their dedicated certified coaches, they prioritize not just skill improvement but also the nurturing o...

In this episode of The NetOps Expert, Jeremy Rossbach is joined by Alec Pinkham to discuss the Network Observability Maturity Model white paper. Download the white paper here: https://academy.broadcom.com/network-observability/maturity-model-white-paper Get more insights in 15-minute sessions with ⁠Broadcom's ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Small Bytes⁠⁠ series⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠.⁠⁠⁠⁠ Connect⁠⁠⁠⁠ with ⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Jeremy⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on Li...

In this episode of The NetOps Expert, Jeremy Rossbach is joined by Alec Pinkham to discuss the Network Observability Maturity Model white paper. Download the white paper here: https://academy.broadcom.com/network-observability/maturity-model-white-paper Get more insights in 15-minute sessions with ⁠Broadcom's ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Small Bytes⁠⁠ series⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠.⁠⁠⁠⁠ Connect⁠⁠⁠⁠ with ⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Jeremy⁠⁠⁠⁠ on Linked...

In this episode of The NetOps expert, we run back our session with customer BT Ireland from last year's Virtual Summit. Listen to Jeremy Rossbach's discussion with Michael O'Farrell on how BT Ireland turned to Network Observability by Broadcom to proactively analyze their network and create the visibility they needed for fast triage, reducing alarms by 80%.

In this episode, Jeremy is joined by Alphy CEO and Founder Julian Guthrie to discuss using AI to improve human communication. Learn more about the Alphy solution here: https:www.alphyco.com Julian's books are below: 1. Alpha Girls - The Women Upstarts Who Took On Silicon Valley's Male Culture and Made the Deals of a Lifetime 2. How to Make a Spaceship - A Band of Renegades, an Epic Race, a...