Best Telecom Operators Podcasts (2025)

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MGS Part Two: Resilient satcom capabilities for Europe 11:23

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Why Luxembourg, the Netherlands and their NATO allies are tapping into MGS - MEO Global Services, and accessing SES’s O3b mPOWER system. This technology provides critical resilient satcom capabilities for its partners in the areas of defence, security and disaster recovery. Roy Sielaff, SES Vice President Space and Defence Europe, explains how. Pre…

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Unified Data and AI: Elevating Telecom Customer Experiences with Soren Marklund, VP of Global Services, Technology Consulting & AI Data Strategy at Ericsson 34:23

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In this episode, Dana Gardner, Principal Analyst at Interarbor Solutions, is joined by Soren Marklund, Vice President of Global Services, Technology Consulting, and AI Data Strategy at Ericsson. They explore how Ericsson leverages modern data architectures to enhance customer interactions and drive business benefits. The discussion covers the impor…

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MGS Part One: Defence and security for the US 12:52

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Find out why the US government and its NATO allies are tapping into MGS - MEO Global Services, and accessing SES’s O3b mPOWER system. This technology provides critical resilient satcom capabilities for its partners in the areas of defence, security and disaster recovery. Gus Anderson, Vice President Strategic Business Development, SES Space and Def…

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How AI-Native Design in 6G is Redefining the Future of Radio Access Networks (RAN)? 19:15

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S2: Episode: 7 - AI-Native 6G: The Future of Intelligent Radio Access Networks. In this episode of 5G 6G Pulse, we explore how the AI-Native design of 6G is transforming the future of Radio Access Networks (RAN) - from reactive systems to intelligent, autonomous networks. From the limitations of traditional rule-based networks to the promise of int…

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TNO034: Doing the Work of Workflows With Greg Freeman 1:07:51

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On today’s show we talk about NetDevOps and AI Ops with Greg Freeman, VP of Network and Customer Transformation at Lumen. Greg spearheads network automation, orchestration ,and AI strategy, guiding the highest technical tier in operations and championing NetDevOps methodologies. We talk about the people and work culture that’s influenced the develo…

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TNO033: Maximum Impact: Leverage Your Network to Advance Your Career (Sponsored) 42:57

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At AutoCon 3 in Prague, Scott Robohn sat down with Ernest Lefner from sponsor Gluware to talk about lessons learned throughout his career: from his early days of pulling cable to becoming Chief Product Officer at Gluware and helping to found ONUG. Ernest talks about being a continuous technology learner, and also about the need... Read more »…

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EP 174: How to streamline operations and drive sustainable growth with Rachael Becker, Founder & CEO of RB Builds 45:18

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Rachael Becker, Founder & CEO of RB Builds, joins host James Mackey to discuss business efficiency, tech transformation, and creating standout user experiences. With a unique blend of expertise across operations and technology, Rachael shares actionable insights on how organizations can streamline processes, improve internal alignment, and scale su…

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Beyond Banking: The Journey into AI-Powered Customer Experiences with Ameesh Paleja, EVP of Enterprise Platform Technology at Capital One 26:48

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In this episode, Dana Gardner, Principal Analyst at Interarbor Solutions sits down with Ameesh Paleja, Executive Vice President of Enterprise Platform Technology at Capital One. They explore how Capital One leverages modern data architecture, automation, and AI to improve customer interactions and experiences. The conversation delves into the impor…

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TNO032: Automation First: NetOps at Megaport 1:01:12

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Today we chat with Megaport’s Mitchell Warden, Founding Engineer; and Alexis Bertholf, Global Technical Evangelist, to find out what NetOps is like at Megaport, a company that provides scalable internet connections for all types of organizations. We look at the origins of Megaport and how the company started with the intention of network automation…

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How 6G + Satellites Will Bring High-Speed Internet to the Last Mile? 24:00

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S2: Episode: 6 In this episode of 5G6G Pulse, we’re taking you on a fascinating journey - from those old rooftop antennas and grainy TV signals during monsoon… all the way to the cutting-edge world of 6G-powered satellite communication. We’ll start by unpacking the vital role LEO (Low Earth Orbit) satellites already play in our lives - from powerin…

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EP 173: Unlocking Value: Latin American engineering teams for US companies with Gino Ferrand, CEO of Tecla 36:05

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The landscape of global talent acquisition is evolving rapidly, and nearshore engineering teams in Latin America have emerged as a strategic solution for US-based tech companies. In this insightful conversation, host James Mackey and Gino Ferrand, Founder and CEO of Tecla, explore why Latin American engineering teams are becoming increasingly attra…

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TNO031: Attracting New Talent to Networking, Pairing Dev With NetOps, and More With Justin Ryburn 45:22

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Total Networks Operations sits down with Justin Ryburn for a wide-ranging discussion on the state of the networking industry. Topics including how to attract new talent to network engineering and network operations; getting literate in DevOps/infrastructure tools such as GitHub, Terraform, and Python; pairing Dev and NetOps to maximize domain exper…

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EP 172: AI, hiring, and the new talent equation with Steve Bartel, CEO of Gem 42:26

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With markets reacting to global uncertainty and AI transforming the hiring landscape, both job seekers and recruiters are recalibrating their strategies. Join host James Mackey and Steve Bartel, CEO of Gem, as they discuss how automation is changing resume screening, interview prep, and rediscovery of existing talent. As companies look to cut costs…

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AI and the Future of Finance: Decoding Earnings Calls with Liam Hynes, Global Head of New Product Development at S&P Global Market Intelligence 33:11

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In this episode, Dana Gardner, Principal Analyst at Interarbor Solutions is joined by Liam Hynes, Global Head of New Product Development at S&P Global Market Intelligence. They discuss how S&P Global Market Intelligence utilizes AI to analyze corporate earnings calls to guide and improve financial reporting. These insights help businesses enhance c…

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How Should Modern Medical Care Look Like in the Era of Telco + AI? 25:00

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S2: Episode: 5 In this deeply personal and forward-looking episode, I reflect on what I observed during a tough 5-month medical journey - and raise one crucial question: Can AI and telecom revolutionize healthcare the way smartphones changed communication? From unnecessary tests and robotic routines to a lack of personalized care, our healthcare sy…

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TNO030: The Backbone of AI: Data Center Ops in the Age of Explosive Growth (Sponsored) 52:58

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Data Center construction has reached an incredible pace over the last few years with implications on NetOps and operations of all kinds. Today we with talk with sponsor Siemon regarding the state of data centers, past, present and future. We explore legacy data centers and how they are evolving to work in today’s environments. We... Read more »…

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Unlocking Disney's Magic: AI and Automation in Multimedia Storytelling with Nick Winfrey, Vice President of Data Science & Data Strategy at The Walt Disney Company 32:49

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In this episode, Dana Gardner, Principal Analyst at Interarbor Solutions is joined by Nick Winfrey, Vice President of Data Science and Data Strategy at The Walt Disney Company. They explore Disney's extensive use of AI, automation, and data science to optimize advertising and enhance fan experiences. The conversation also delves into the importance…

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TNO029: The Power of Curiosity With Michael Costello 45:41

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Michael Costello shares his career journey on today’s Total Network Operations. Currently on the Board of Directors at NANOG and a Distinguished Engineer at Saviynt, Michael talks about his early days learning the ropes as a junior network engineer, trying to start an ISP, his stint in graduate school, and a very interesting role at... Read more »…

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EP 171: AI talent pipelines: Strategies for sustainable hiring in an era of rapid change with Lupe Colangelo, Director of Alumni Engagement & Employer Partnerships at General Assembly. 34:00

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In this episode host James Mackey sits down with Lupe Colangelo, Director of Alumni Engagement & Employer Partnerships at General Assembly. They provide insights into the evolving tech talent landscape with a special focus on AI hiring trends and challenges faced by employers and job seekers alike. Lupe shares key findings from GA's State of Tech T…

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TNO028: Move From Monitoring to Full Internet Stack Observability: New Strategies for NetOps (Sponsored) 52:35

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Network monitoring, Internet monitoring, and observability are all key components of NetOps. We speak with sponsor Catchpoint to understand how Catchpoint can help network operators proactively identify and resolve issues before they impact customers. We discuss past and current network monitoring strategies and the challenges that operators face w…

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The AI-Driven Enterprise Advantage with Teresa Tung, Global Data Capabilities Lead at Accenture 29:27

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In this episode, Dana Gardner, Principal Analyst at Interarbor Solutions is joined by Teresa Tung, Global Data Capabilities Lead at Accenture. They discuss how enterprises can accelerate and broaden the application of data to attain more business value through agentic AI, the pivotal role of proprietary data as a competitive advantage, and the need…

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TNO027: Seeing the Internet With Doug Madory 53:02

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Doug Madory has been called “The Man Who Can See the Internet.” Doug has developed a reputation for identifying significant developments in the global layout of the internet. He joins us today to discuss his role in analyzing internet data to identify trends and insights. He shares his journey from a data QA position to... Read more »…

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TNO026: Gain Confidence in AI for NetOps with Juniper Networks (Sponsored) 53:58

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Confidence in a new technology is one of the greatest barriers to adoption of that technology. If you don’t believe it will improve your NetOps, why would you adopt it? This is especially true of AI products. On today’s show, we’re joined by Bob Friday, Chief AI Officer of Mist/Juniper to make the case for... Read more »…

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EP 170: Georgetown's entrepreneurial ecosystem with Benjamin Zimmerman 37:23

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Georgetown University is redefining entrepreneurial education by building a mission-driven ecosystem where innovation thrives. In this episode, our host, James Mackey, and Ben Zimmerman, Managing Director of Georgetown Entrepreneurship, share Georgetown’s unique approach to fostering an environment that helps startups succeed. From student programs…

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From Data to Action: How AI is Changing Pharma with Dimitrije Jankovic, Global Head of Digital Strategy & Operations at Sanofi 35:06

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In this episode, Dana Gardner, Principal Analyst at Interarbor Solutions is joined by Dimitrije Jankovic, Global Head of Digital Strategy and Operations at Sanofi. They explore Sanofi’s comprehensive integration of AI to drive strategic transformation across the pharma lifecycle. Insights include the role of data modernization, the establishment of…

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TNO025: Know the Packet Flow 42:57

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Knowing the flow of how a packet gets from one end to the other is one of the most important pieces of advice given by today’s guest, Mark Prosser. He shares his journey in the IT industry, his thoughts on Ops vs. design, and the differences between working in a telco NOC and the enterprise... Read more »…

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EP 169: What’s Next for AI and Automation in Recruiting: Insights from Jason Heilman, Sr VP of Product, Automation, and AI at Bullhorn 37:40

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Jason Heilman, Senior Vice President of Product, Automation, and AI at Bullhorn, and our host James Mackey, offer a masterclass in AI and Automation for recruiting organizations. Drawing from Jason’s experience as co-founder of Herefish (acquired by Bullhorn in 2019), Jason reveals how automation serves as the essential foundation for effective AI …

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TNO024: Networks for AI and AI for Networks — A Dual Perspective with Aviz Networks (Sponsored) 42:11

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On today’s show, we introduce Aviz Networks with Vishal Shukla, Co-Founder & CEO. Vishal and Aviz are making Networks for AI, and AI for Networks. Vishal explains how Aviz does this by offering AI Networking Unpacked. Designed for open-source and vendor-agnostic networking, AI Networking Unpacked works with existing network infrastructures. It also…

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Beyond the Hype: Putting Enterprise AI to Work with Sridhar Ramaswamy, CEO at Snowflake 38:58

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In this episode, Dana Gardner, Principal Analyst at Interarbor Solutions is joined by Sridhar Ramaswamy, CEO of Snowflake. They discuss the impactful integration of AI with enterprise data, Snowflake's efforts to demystify AI for its customers, and future prospects for agentic AI and its potential to transform business processes.…

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TNO023: Networking’s Third Phase – The Network Operator Experience 57:30

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Guest Chris Grundemann believes that NetOps is in the third phase of networking–improving the network operator experience. Not just making the network functional or improving end user experience. In this episode, Chris tells his origin story at a wireless service provider and growth into a founder of multiple companies. He also shares his community…

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EP 168: Navigating staffing in uncertain times: Insights from Hugo Malan, President of Kelly Science, Engineering, Technology & Telecom 36:48

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In today’s unpredictable economy, businesses must navigate shifting market conditions while maintaining efficiency and resilience. Our host James Mackey and Hugo Malan, President of Kelly Science, Engineering, Technology, and Telecom, explore the power of a mixed labor strategy - a dynamic approach that blends full-time hires with temporary and pro…

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TNO022: Secure Automation at Enterprise Scale for the Public Sector with Red Hat Ansible (Sponsored) 1:08:21

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There are both benefits and challenges when adopting automation in the public sector, but Red Hat Ansible enhances efficiency, security and service delivery. With the right tooling, network operators can integrate automation into existing environments and improve network security. Providing insights into adopting automation in the public sector are…

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EP 167: Revolutionizing staffing through network intelligence with Brad Beach, CEO & Founder of Tailored Management & Jobvious 39:26

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Join host James Mackey as he chats with Brad Beach, Founder and CEO of Tailored Management and Jobvious. Brad shares his journey from the early days in staffing to building a cutting-edge platform that’s reshaping contingent labor. They dive into the challenges of traditional hiring models, the power of network-driven recruitment, and how technolog…

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TNO021: An Operator’s Perspective on NetOps and Programming 47:04

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What’s it like to move from a NOC role to an operations and automation role? On today’s show we get the perspective of guest Joseph Nicholson, a Network Operations Engineer at NTT Data. He explains how he got started with automation, using tools like Python and Ansible, and the critical role of documentation in network... Read more »…

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TNO020: Automating Network Operations with Juniper Mist (Sponsored) 40:40

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Mist AI is a key part of Juniper’s AI-Native Networking Platform to simplify operations and optimize user experiences across wired and wireless networks. On today’s sponsored show, we explore the evolution of network operations and talk about the integration of AI and automation in the Juniper Mist platform. We also look at how Juniper has... Read …

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Shane Shepherd - Asst. Professor of Finance & Economics at USC on the state of the US Economy 50:56

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Meet Shane Shepherd, Assistant Professor of Finance and Economics at the USC Marshal School of Business. We go deep from the individual investor’s viewpoint on Tariffs, Bitcoin, what’s new with AI in investing, and Shane’s views on the health of the US economy. We all could use a little perspective here so let’s ask the expert! I hope you enjoy. Yo…

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How does OpenRAN Breaking Barriers in Telecom? 23:00

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S2: Episode: 4 OpenRAN is revolutionizing the telecom industry by breaking vendor lock-ins, driving innovation, and offering flexible, cost-effective network solutions. But is it truly the future of RAN? In this episode, we dive deep into: What is OpenRAN? Understanding its architecture, benefits, and how it differs from traditional RAN. Key Advant…

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TNO019: A Look At NetOps Inside a Colocation Facility 44:13

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Ever wonder what network operations are like inside a colocation facility? Today we talk with Scott Brookshire, CTO of OpenColo. Scott shares his journey into networking, how OpenColo was founded, and the evolution of the company from a few servers to a significant data center operation. We delve into what it means to run a... Read more »…

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EP 166: The Future of recruitment technology and automation for the Staffing and Recruiting industry with Sean Mallapurkar, CEO of Recruit CRM 35:50

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Sean Mallapurkar joins host James Mackey to discuss the pivotal role technology is playing in shaping the future of staffing. Sean shares his remarkable journey from launching Recruit CRM to growing it into a global organization. Sean and James explore how recruitment professionals can benefit from integrating various technological solutions to str…

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TNO018: The Network Engineer’s Evolution: Thinking Like a Product Owner (Sponsored) 49:15

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What does it mean for a network engineer to develop a product mindset? And what does a product mindset have to do with network automation? Guest Peter Sprygada connects these concepts in today’s episode of Total Network Operations, sponsored by Itential. Peter says that as an organization advances its network automation capabilities, the impetus sh…

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TNO017: Lead People, Manage Machines and Processes 43:49

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Lead people. Manage machines and processes. That’s the the advice from Bill Hunter, today’s guest on Total Network Operations. Bill shares lessons of resilience and adaptability he learned early in his career, including the power of good habits. Bill and Scott discuss how to identify processes that can be automated and when and where to... Read mor…

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How 6G, an AI-Powered Wireless Technology, is Securing the Future of Connectivity? 30:00

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S2: Episode 3: As 5G continues its global adoption, a crucial question arises - why do we need 6G when 5G is still evolving? In this episode, we dive deep into the necessity of 6G, exploring how emerging technologies like AI, holographic communication, digital twins, brain-machine interfaces, and smart cities are pushing the limits of 5G. 🚀 What Yo…

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TNO016: One Integrated Experience for NetOps, SecOps, and Business Teams (Sponsored) 43:22

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Collaboration among tech and business teams is crucial to advancing your business. Extreme Networks is introducing Extreme Platform ONE to support this collaboration. In this sponsored episode, we talk about how this product is designed to streamline workflows and enhance user experience through automation and AI integration. Extreme Networks Platf…

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TNO015: Revolutionizing Telecom with NetOps Automation and Collaboration 1:00:07

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Today’s episode with guest Joan Garcia provides valuable insights into the complexities of modern network operations at a telco, the importance of collaboration across technical domains, and the strategic decisions that drive innovation in the telecom industry. Joan’s experiences and perspectives offer ideas for navigating the challenges of integra…

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EP 165: AI-Powered Recruitment Strategies with Metaview's Co-Founder and CEO Siadhal Magos 43:08

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James Mackey and Elijah Elkins speak with Siadhal Magos, Co-Founder and CEO of Metaview, about the methods MetaView uses to maximize recruitment potential, including AI-driven candidate rediscovery and strategic compensation alignment. He shares how AI technology enhances hiring efficiency and precision, enabling organizations to make informed deci…

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TNO014: Beneath the Cable Color – A Look at The Siemon Company’s High Speed Cable Assemblies (Sponsored) 43:53

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Today we get an education on what a high speed cable assembly really is from guest Ryan Harris from today’s sponsor, The Siemon Company. Ryan shares the evolution of high-speed pluggable cable assemblies from 64kbps ISDN B channels to 800 gigabit connections, and describes how they work. We discuss the Siemon Company’s history and its... Read more …

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EP 164: Revolutionizing Hiring Processes with Hariharan Kolam, Co-Founder and CEO at Findem 29:24

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Hariharan Kolam, Co-Founder and CEO at Findem joins host James Mackey to discuss how the advancements in AI are reshaping the hiring landscape. He shares how Findem's solutions revolutionize recruitment, moving beyond traditional resumes to create a more efficient talent-sourcing process. Thank you to our sponsor, SecureVision, for making this show…

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TNO013: How Do We Apply DevOps to Traditional Networking? 38:47

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Can we map DevOps principles and practices to network operations? Should we? On today’s show, we talk with Williams Collins and Eyvonne Sharp to understand DevOps both culturally and practically. We also discuss the challenges of applying DevOps to network operations. We look at lightweight options such as starting small, having a centralized sourc…

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EP 163: Exploring AI-Driven Hiring Solutions with Anil Dharni, CEO of Sense 46:58

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Anil Dharni, CEO and Founder of Sense, joins host James Mackey to discuss how AI and automation are transforming the landscape of talent acquisition, streamlining recruitment processes while enhancing candidate engagement. He shares insights about the importance of candidate experience, ethical AI use, and the need for HR leaders to adapt to emergi…

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EP 162: Leveraging AI for High-Volume Hiring with Steve Bartel, CEO of Gem 36:57

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James Mackey and Steve Bartel explore how AI is transforming high-volume hiring. Learn how companies can AI to enhance sourcing, streamline processes, and navigate compliance while balancing innovation with human oversight. Thank you to our sponsor, SecureVision, for making this show possible! Our host James Mackey Follow us: https://www.linkedin.c…