Network automation & pyATS
Python, Genie, structured network data and repeatable tests. Practical lessons from the Cisco Press book and years of automation experiments.
Book, code & tutorials →TALKS / WORKSHOPS / LIVE BUILDSNetwork automation.
Network automation.
Built live.
I’m John Capobianco—a network automation author, Google Developer Expert, and Head of AI & Developer Relations at Itential. I speak about practical engineering: running the code, testing the network, and understanding what AI agents can actually do.
SUBJECTS I BUILD AND TEACH
From repeatable tests to network agents.
AI agents for network engineering
NetClaw, Model Context Protocol tools, and the work of connecting agents to real infrastructure. Explore implementations, experiments and the NCFED Internet-Draft.
Explore NetClaw →Making network data visible
Mind maps, business-ready documents, Blender, Unreal Engine and interactive Three.js scenes. Turn device output into something people can explore.
Try the visualizations →WATCH / READ / ASSESS THE FIT
Examples from the stage.
Test Driven Automation with pyATS
Cisco Live 2023 · BRKCRT-2013. A practical approach to network testing and automation.
Read the slides ↗Talking to Your Network
Cisco Live Amsterdam 2024 · BRKOPS-2583, with Dave Zacks. AI and LLMs for network visibility and control; the session associated with my Distinguished Speaker announcement.
Session links & recognition →Conversations across the community
Packet Pushers, Art of Network Engineering, Cisco Snack Minutes and more. Hear the ideas and discussions behind the work.
Listen to the appearances →FOR EVENT ORGANIZERS
Let’s find the right session.
Email ptcapo@gmail.com with the event, dates, audience, location or online format, and the topic you have in mind.