Hello and welcome to the Network Automation Nerds podcast, your go-to source for all things network automation, network engineering, and Python. I'm Eric Chou, your host, and today, we have an incredible guest for this episode.

Join me in welcoming Eddie Chan, founder of Ironwood Networks and the technical mind behind the network snapshot tool, NAA. 

With a distinguished career that includes being an early CCIE 5624 and holding a lifetime emeritus status, Eddie brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to our conversation.

In this episode, which is Part 1 of our interview series with Eddie, we'll dive into his path to network engineering and CCIE certification. We'll explore the world of network automation and tap into Eddie's deep industry insights. 

So, join us as we kick off this exciting interview with Eddie, let's dive in! 

Company website: https://www.ironwoodnetworks.com
NAA Installation Guide: https://www.ironwoodnetworks.com/support/doc/install_guide-naa5.php
NAA Starter Guide: https://www.ironwoodnetworks.com/support/doc/starter_guide-naa5.php

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