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The Everything Feed - All Packet Pushers PodsNAN103: The Evolution of Multi-Cloud NetworkingWe’re thrilled to welcome Tim McConnaughy back to the podcast. Tim is a hybrid cloud network architect, author, and co-host of the Cables to Cloud podcast. He recently wrote a 5-part blog series titled ‘Goodbye, Yellow Brick Road’ that reflects on his career path, including his decision to leave a startup. We discuss the impetus... Read more »
2025-10-1547 min
The Fat Pipe - Most Popular Packet Pushers PodsNAN103: The Evolution of Multi-Cloud NetworkingWe’re thrilled to welcome Tim McConnaughy back to the podcast. Tim is a hybrid cloud network architect, author, and co-host of the Cables to Cloud podcast. He recently wrote a 5-part blog series titled ‘Goodbye, Yellow Brick Road’ that reflects on his career path, including his decision to leave a startup. We discuss the impetus... Read more »
2025-10-1547 min
Network Automation NerdsThe Evolution of Multi-Cloud NetworkingWe’re thrilled to welcome Tim McConnaughy back to the podcast. Tim is a hybrid cloud network architect, author, and co-host of the Cables to Cloud podcast. He recently wrote a 5-part blog series titled ‘Goodbye, Yellow Brick Road’ that reflects on his career path, including his decision to leave a startup. We discuss the impetus... Read more »
2025-10-1547 min
The Everything Feed - All Packet Pushers PodsNAN103: The Evolution of Multi-Cloud NetworkingWe’re thrilled to welcome Tim McConnaughy back to the podcast. Tim is a hybrid cloud network architect, author, and co-host of the Cables to Cloud podcast. He recently wrote a 5-part blog series titled ‘Goodbye, Yellow Brick Road’ that reflects on his career path, including his decision to leave a startup. We discuss the impetus... Read more »
2025-10-1547 min
CONTENT TYPE – rule 11 readerHedge 283: Technical PlanningWe network engineers often find ourselves without a viable plan–our plans always seem to go awry, to the point that many network engineers just give up on planning. Is “giving up” the right solution? Or can we learn to be better planners? Jonathan Adams and Tim McConnaughy join Russ to discussion planning for network engineers.
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2025-10-1136 min
The HedgeHedge 283: Technical PlanningWe network engineers often find ourselves without a viable plan–our plans always seem to go awry, to the point that many network engineers just give up on planning. Is “giving up” the right solution? Or can we learn to be better planners? Jonathan Adams and Tim McConnaughy join Russ to discussion planning for network engineers.
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2025-10-1136 minAUDIO – rule 11 readerHedge 283: Technical PlanningWe network engineers often find ourselves without a viable plan–our plans always seem to go awry, to the point that many network engineers just give up on planning. Is “giving up” the right solution? Or can we learn to be better planners? Jonathan Adams and Tim McConnaughy join Russ to discussion planning for network engineers.
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2025-10-1136 min
The HedgeHedge 283: Technical PlanningWe network engineers often find ourselves without a viable plan–our plans always seem to go awry, to the point that many network engineers just give up on planning. Is “giving up” the right solution? Or can we learn to be better planners? Jonathan Adams and Tim McConnaughy join Russ to discussion planning for network engineers.
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2025-10-1136 min
Cables2CloudsIdentity Crisis: What is Cloud Networking?Send us a textWhat exactly is cloud networking? This seemingly simple question quickly descends into a fascinating philosophical debate as we welcome back Nico Vibert, Senior Staff Technical Marketing Engineer at Isovalent/Cisco, to tackle this identity crisis head-on.The conversation begins with a startling observation from Nico about analyst reports that group wildly different vendors together under the "cloud networking" umbrella. From there, we explore how defining cloud networking has become increasingly complex as technologies evolve and converge. We trace the origins back to AWS's introduction of VPC in 2009 and discuss how different...
2025-04-0246 min
Cables2CloudsCloud Networking at Unicorn ScaleSend us a textThe story of cloud networking rarely gets told from the perspective of those building it inside unicorn startups, but that's exactly what this episode delivers. Richard Olson, cloud networking expert at Canva, takes us behind the scenes of building network infrastructure for one of the world's fastest-growing SaaS platforms.Richard's fascinating career journey began with literally throwing rocks with phone lines into trees during his military service, progressing through network operations centers and pre-sales engineering before landing at AWS and eventually Canva. His unique perspective bridges traditional networking expertise with cloud-native...
2025-03-1954 min
Cables2CloudsFrom DevNet to Yoga, Balancing Tech and Mental Wellness with Stuart Clark - C2C031Send us a textWhen Stuart Clark, AWS's Senior Developer Advocate, sat with us at Cables2Clouds, he didn't just bring stories from his journey through the tech realms of Cisco and AWS. He brought a whirlwind of insights on productivity, the rigor of technical writing, and a testament to crafting a DevNet Associate study guide in a record four days. Our own tech aficionados, Alex Perkins, Tim McConnaughy, and Chris Miles, jump into the mix, adding their own seasoning to the robust discussion of how to navigate technical literature's unique challenges and the pivotal role of...
2024-04-1754 min
Cables2CloudsEp 24 - 2024 New Year Special- Goals, predictions, and moreSend us a textAs we raise our glasses to the advent of 2024, join us, Tim McConnaughy, Chris Miles, and Alex Perkins, for a special New Year's journey from our festive celebrations straight into the heart of our aspirations. This isn't just another tech talk; it's a personal invitation into our lives where we reveal how we balance the scales between professional milestones—like penning a comprehensive guides on the AWS advanced networking specialty exam—and personal quests such as scaling Mount Fuji. Discover the synergy of career ambitions intertwined with the zest for personal growth....
2024-01-1049 min
Cables2CloudsEp 22 - AWS re:Invent 2023 RecapSend us a textStrap in for a discussion on the big reveals from the AWS re:Invent conference, where AI stole the limelight. We, your hosts - Chris Miles, Alex Perkins, and Tim McConnaughy, dissect the announcements and how this tech giant is embedding AI in their cloud operations. And it's not just about the big names - we also delve into the AI-powered Amazon Q, a promising tool that might just revolutionize network troubleshooting.But wait, there's more! Picture a constellation of satellites granting private access to AWS. Now imagine AWS outposts on t...
2023-12-1344 min
Ian Talks ComedyEddie Deezen and Impressionist Zach W. ArnoldEddie Deezen joins me to discuss 1941; working with Dan Aykroyd, John Belushi, and Christopher Lee; Midnight Madness and tough night shoots; loving most of the cast; doing a pilot with Ally Sheedy that didn't get picked up; doing a back door pilot on The Facts of Life; co-starring on Punky Brewster; going to The Tonight Show and getting his foot run over by Paul McCartney; Beverly Hills Vamp with Britt Eckland, Tim Conway Jr., and Pat McCormick; playing the ponies; starting as a standup at the Comedy Store and being gonged by Paul Williams on The Gong Show and...
2023-11-251h 11Cables2CloudsEp 18 - Talking ONUG with Nick LippisSend us a text***EXCLUSIVE ONUG DISCOUNT***Cables2Clouds listeners can get $500 off their registration to ONUG Fall 2023, in New York City! Just use the code F23C2C50 when registering. The event is taking place on October 24-25, so register today!Register here: https://onug.net/fall-2023/Episode Notes:In the latest episode of the Cables2Clouds Podcast, hosts Tim McConnaughy, Alex Perkins, and Chris Miles navigate through the ever-evolving realm of network and cloud trends for you. Get ready for an info-packed discussion as they bring us the latest...
2023-10-181h 03
The Art of Network EngineeringEp 124 - Social MediaSend us a textIn this episode, Lexie, Tim, and guest co-host, from our Cables2Clouds team, Tim McConnaughy, talk about the pros and cons of being engaging on Social Media. We are supported by sponsors like: Forward Networks! Forward Networks delivers a mathematical model (or “digital twin”) of the network that enables advanced security and reliability across complex on-prem and multi-cloud environments.Visti https://www.forwardnetworks.com/ today!This episode has been sponsored by Meter. Go to meter.com/aone to book a demo now! You...
2023-07-1959 minCables2CloudsEp 7 - Terraform for the Network EngineerSend us a textWelcome to the Cables2Clouds Podcast! In today's episode, hosts Chris Miles, Alex Perkins, and Tim McConnaughy are joined by special guest Will Collins, Principal Architect at Alkira and LinkedIn Learning Instructor. The topic of discussion is "Terraform for the Network Engineer."The conversation begins with a brief overview of Terraform and its benefits, as well as its relevance to network engineers in the cloud. Will explains how Terraform allows network engineers to automate infrastructure deployment and management, saving time and reducing the risk of human error.The hosts...
2023-05-1749 min
Network Automation Nerds Podcast#040: Content Creation and Self Publishing with Tim McConnaughy and Nick Russo, Part 2Hello Network Automation Nerds! Today on the show, we will continue discussing self-publishing with my fellow authors, Nick Russo, and Tim McConnaughy. In today's world, it is important for everybody to find their voice, create their brand, and be an advocate for themselves. In part 2 of the talk, we will talk about lessons learned from self-publishing, the tools we used, and looking forward to the next steps. I know each of us has some hard-earned badges in that arena, and we are happy to share them with you. I am super excited to con...
2023-05-1751 minNetwork Automation Nerds Podcast#040: Content Creation and Self Publishing with Tim McConnaughy and Nick Russo, Part 2Hello Network Automation Nerds! Today on the show, we will continue discussing self-publishing with my fellow authors, Nick Russo, and Tim McConnaughy. In today's world, it is important for everybody to find their voice, create their brand, and be an advocate for themselves. In part 2 of the talk, we will talk about lessons learned from self-publishing, the tools we used, and looking forward to the next steps. I know each of us has some hard-earned badges in that arena, and we are happy to share them with you. I am super excited to con...
2023-05-1751 minNetwork Automation Nerds Podcast#039: Content Creation and Self Publishing with Tim McConnaughy and Nick Russo, Part 1Hello and welcome to the Network Automation Nerds podcast! Today on the show, we will discuss a topic near and dear to my heart, something I have been doing for the last 6 years and probably my primary side project during that time frame. I am talking about content publishing. In today's episode, I am joined by my fellow authors, Tim McConnaughy and Nick Russo. In part 1 of the talk, we will discuss why to become a creator, create your own brand, extend your audience, and much more. I am super excited to have Tim...
2023-05-1037 minNetwork Automation Nerds Podcast#039: Content Creation and Self Publishing with Tim McConnaughy and Nick Russo, Part 1Hello and welcome to the Network Automation Nerds podcast! Today on the show, we will discuss a topic near and dear to my heart, something I have been doing for the last 6 years and probably my primary side project during that time frame. I am talking about content publishing. In today's episode, I am joined by my fellow authors, Tim McConnaughy and Nick Russo. In part 1 of the talk, we will discuss why to become a creator, create your own brand, extend your audience, and much more. I am super excited to have Tim...
2023-05-1037 minThe Art of Network EngineeringEp 115 - From the Cables 2 the CloudsSend us a textIn this episode, we talk to three Cloud SMEs. Tim McConnaughy, Chris Miles, and Alex Perkins. We also have a very special announcement - but you'll have to listen to hear what it is! More from our guests:Chris MilesTwitter - https://twitter.com/bgp_maneBlog - https://thecontrolplane.net/Tim McCTwitter - https://twitter.com/juangolbezBlog - https://carpe-dmvpn.com/Alex PerkinsTwitter - https://twitter.com/bumpsinthewireCables2Cloudshttps://www.cables2...
2023-03-1548 min
The Route to NetworkingE62- Tim McConnaughy at AviatrixSend us a textToday on the Route to Networking podcast, our Co-Founder & Director George Barnes, was joined by Tim McConnaughy, the Customer Solutions Architect at Aviatrix.Tim has been in the Networking industry for 22 years now, where he started out as a Technical Support Representative at Continental Visinet. Since then he has progressed into senior roles at Cisco, and is now at Aviatrix where he has been since February this year.Tim walks us through why he decided to make the decision to move from Cisco to Aviatrix. We learn about the c...
2022-04-1444 min
The Art of Network EngineeringEp 34 – Technical InterviewsSend us a textIn this episode, Dan and Andy discuss the technical interview with special guest, Tim McConnaughy. Tim is a Technical Solutions Architect at Cisco who has a lot of experience on both sides of the technical interview table. The guys talk about their personal experiences with technical interviews, how to prepare for one, and how to stand out at your next technical interview.Follow Tim on Twitter: @juangolbezCheckout Tim’s blog, https://carpe-dmvpn.com/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/CarpeDMVPNThis episode has been sponsored by Me...
2021-03-101h 07
Zigbits Network Design PodcastDemystifying The Role of the Network Engineer with Tim McConnaughy – ZNDP 071How would you like to work in the Cisco Systems Global Demo Engineering - Customer Proof-of-Concept (CPOC)? Well to me, this sounds like a dream job for any Network Engineer! This is where today's guest works, in the lab helping customers become successful every day!
We are back with another Demystifying The Role of The Network Engineer episode with Tim McConnaughy.
2020-12-181h 03
Zigbits – Where Zigabytes are faster than GigabytesDemystifying The Role of the Network Engineer with Tim McConnaughy – ZNDP 071How would you like to work in the Cisco Systems Global Demo Engineering - Customer Proof-of-Concept (CPOC)? Well to me, this sounds like a dream job for any Network Engineer! This is where today's guest works, in the lab helping customers become successful every day!
We are back with another Demystifying The Role of The Network Engineer episode with Tim McConnaughy.
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2020-12-181h 03
JHOP Boston PodcastZNDP 034 – Data Center Interconnect Design Use Case with BGPWe are joined today with my good friend Tim McConnaughy and he brings us our design case study for today’s show! This show is all about Data Center Interconnect Design, its a design use case with BGP. There is BGP, eBGP, and iBGP. This is a real customer solution deployed today in the wild so lets get into it!!
Guest Expert: Tim McConnaughy
Today’s expert is Tim McConnaughy. Tim holds a CCIE in Routing and Switching, has 8 years of experience in network operations, design and architecture. Tim has travelled the world doing data center colocation builds/refreshes/migrations, remote...
2018-08-1752 min
Zigbits Network Design PodcastZNDP 034 – Data Center Interconnect Design Use Case with BGP With Tim McConnaughyWe are joined today with my good friend Tim McConnaughy and he brings us our design case study for today's show! This show is all about Data Center Interconnect Design, its a design use case with BGP. There is BGP, eBGP, and iBGP. This is a real customer solution deployed today in the wild so lets get into it!!
2018-08-1752 min