Episodios

  • Generative AI – What is It and Why is It Special?

    Generative AI – What is It and Why is It Special?
    Jul 24 2024
    Generative AI is everywhere now, but how did it explode into popularity, and how can it be leveraged in network operations? Guarav Khanna – a Solutions Engineer Leader at Cisco – takes us through the basics of Generative AI, and tells the story of how this emerging technology evolved. Understand the fundamentals of generative and predictive AI, and how artificial intelligence can help you manage your network.
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    49 m
  • What’s the Deal With? - AI in the CCNA

    What’s the Deal With? - AI in the CCNA
    Jun 11 2024
    Beginning August 20, 2024, the CCNA exam topics will include Generative AI, Cloud Network Management, and Machine Learning. In this episode of “What’s the Deal with?” Cisco Learning Network Community Manager Matt Saunders and Lead Technical Advocate Kareem Iskander discuss what the deal is with Cisco’s decision to include AI in the CCNA, and the specific details of the exam topics that have changed. If you have a tech topic that you’d like Matt and Kareem to cover, please leave us a comment on this episode, or on the Cisco Learning Network: https://learningnetwork.cisco.com/s/podcasts
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    28 m
  • What’s the Deal With? - Observability

    What’s the Deal With? - Observability
    Apr 23 2024
    In this episode of the "What's the deal with" series, Community Manager Matt Saunders, and Lead Technical Advocate Kareem Iskander answer the question, what’s the deal with Observability? Matt and Kareem dive deep into the finer details of Observability and discuss the resources and certifications Cisco has produced that ensure your learning and validate your skills in this emerging technology.
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    19 m
  • Women in Tech - Rita Younger's Journey and the Impact of AI

    Women in Tech - Rita Younger's Journey and the Impact of AI
    Mar 29 2024
    We’re continuing our series, “Women in Tech” in honor of International Women’s month by speaking with Rita Younger, the Practice Lead of Data Center Networking at a global technology service provider. Rita speaks with Learning and Certifications Marketing Specialist Stef Garraffa about her journey into a career in tech, the role of AI in the evolution of the field of networking and networking security, and the importance of mentoring and empowering women in IT.
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    42 m
  • Women in Tech - Developing Your Career - Riikka Sihvonen

    Women in Tech - Developing Your Career - Riikka Sihvonen
    Mar 22 2024
    In continuing our series “Women in Tech” in honor of International Women’s Month, Learning and Certifications Marketing Specialist Stef Garraffa spoke with Network Engineer Riikka Sihvonen to discuss career development in the networking field. Together, the two discuss Riikka’s career journey, the evolution of diversity and inclusion within the networking field, and the role that professional networking plays in career growth. Riikka holds numerous professional and specialist certifications and has well over 12 years of experience in design, implementation, and support.
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    19 m
  • Women In Tech - Facing Gender Bias Featuring Denise Donohue

    Women In Tech - Facing Gender Bias Featuring Denise Donohue
    Mar 15 2024
    In this installment of our series for International Women’s Month, we’re speaking with Denise Donohue – Business Architect, Cisco Press Author, and Cisco Certified CCIE holder since the early 2000s. Denise speaks with Learning and Certifications’ Marketing Manager Stef Garraffa about her experiences facing gender bias throughout the span of her thirty-year career. She also provides her advice for others who may be facing gender bias in their own careers.
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    25 m
  • Beyond the Router: Par Merat Spotlights Trailblazing Women in Networking

    Beyond the Router: Par Merat Spotlights Trailblazing Women in Networking
    Mar 8 2024
    Step 'Beyond the Router' with host Par Merat, Vice President of Learning and Certifications, as she engages with three remarkable women who are carving, or have carved, their niches in the field of networking. In this episode, Par shines a light on the diverse experiences and insights of these professionals, each at a distinct point in their career journey. They delve into the challenges they've faced, the milestones they've achieved, and the vital role that continuous learning and Cisco certifications have played in their career advancement. This discussion celebrates their achievements and offers valuable guidance for women aiming to build or enhance their careers in networking technology. Listen in as Cisco VIPs Micheline Murphy and Maren Mahoney join Cisco Champion Zoe Rose in sharing their experiences with Par.
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    45 m
  • David Peñaloza’s CCDE Journey – Learning to Enjoy the View

    David Peñaloza’s CCDE Journey – Learning to Enjoy the View
    Feb 6 2024
    “It took me quite a while to understand that it was about the mindset, too. It was about how do you handle, for instance, anxiety?” That’s what Principle Engineer David Peñaloza’s advice is to people who are interested in passing the Cisco Certified Design Expert, or CCDE certification. David recently passed this expert-level exam and shared his story with Cisco Learning Network Community Manager Matt Saunders in this episode. He shares valuable lessons learned throughout his journey, including how to best prepare, the personal challenges he faced, and how to enjoy and live in the moment. https://blogs.cisco.com/learning/the-journey-to-ccde-a-personal-story
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    38 m