I would recommend network engineers who are interested in automation try to connect with Sachin or follow his linked in page where he published some articles. It will help us to start the network automation journey. I had 15 minutes call with Sachin, where he shared how to start automation journey and resources to explore eventually plan to advance things.
• Dedicated and detail-oriented Network Automation and NetDevOps Engineer with a strong ability to grasp and apply new procedures quickly, organize and prioritize tasks to meet deadlines, adapt readily to new challenges, and manage multiple parallel projects.
• Over around 8 years of experience in Network/Telco Automation, Solution Architecture, E2E Automation, Cloud and IT Automation, Cisco NSO, Ansible Automation Platform, Python Development, and now, AI/ML for Automation.
• Hands-on experience and a technological mindset for the development and maintenance of IT Infrastructure, Network Operations, NFV (MANO) Operations and Troubleshooting, implementation and deployment of architecture, including configuration, optimization, and supporting NMS/ITSM Systems and Orchestration.
• Currently leading projects that integrate AI and ML technologies to enhance automation processes, improve network efficiency, and predict maintenance needs, alongside continuous development and migration of automation tools for proactive monitoring, configuration audits, and zero-touch provisioning.
Essential Skills and Expertise:
- DevOps: Ansible, Docker, Git, Jira, Kubernetes (Basics), Jenkins
- Programming/Scripting: Python, Perl, YANG, Shell/Bash, Java (Basics), SQL
- Network Automation & Orchestration: Cisco NSO, Ansible Automation Platform, HPNA, PyATS
- Networking: Routing Protocols (BGP, ISIS, MPLS), TCP/IP, SNMP, Streaming Telemetry
- Data Modeling & Templating: YANG, XML, YAML, JSON, Jinja 2, TextFSM
- Databases & Tools: MySQL, MongoDB, Postgres, Prometheus, Grafana
- API: RESTCONF, NETCONF, gRPC, FAST API, REST, MAAPI
- Proficient with: CI/CD, Agile, Splunk, Flask, Data Analysis, Virtualization, and Cloud
- AI/ML for Automation: Developing and implementing AI and ML technologies to automate network diagnostics, configuration, and provisioning.
If you seek a skilled and results-oriented Network Automation and Tooling expert with expertise in AI/ML for network automation, I would welcome the opportunity to connect and discuss.