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In this episode, we start a mini-series on Demystifying the Role of The Network Engineer with Rob Riker. To help me kick this off I have my good friend and guest expert Rob Riker joining. Rob is going to help me shed some light on what a Network Engineer is, what you do as one, and how to get started along the path to becoming one. We have an action-packed show, so let’s jump right in.
Demystifying the Role of The Network Engineer with Rob Riker
Topics and questions covered in this show:
- What is the role of the Network Engineer?
- What is it like as a network engineer to work on a project?
- How do you leverage proof of concepts (PoCs) in a network engineer role?
- What do you do when we don’t know something?
- How does a network engineer work with Vendors?
- How do you manage deadlines as a Network Engineer?
- How do you manage competing priorities in a Network Engineer role?
- How do you properly handle network maintenances?
- What do you do as a network engineer when something breaks?
- How do you troubleshoot issues?
- Managing customers both external and internal in the role of the network engineer.
- How does a budget affect your role as a network engineer?
- What is the impact of business outcomes on the role of the network engineer?
- How do you go about merging “melding” design, implementation, operations, and support together as a Network Engineer?
- Network Engineer War stories
- The Certifications that mean the most for the Role of the Network Engineer
How to stay connected with Rob Riker!
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/RikerRob
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-riker-6092834b/
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/RobRikerCiscotrainin
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Content Update – New Show Called Daily Zigbit!
For those needed some motivation in your daily life, checkout our new weekday show called Daily Zigbit.
I started a New Video Series last week called Daily Zigbits! Yep, I did it, I did the thing! 🤓
My Daily Zigbit Series is all about helping you in every aspect I can. It’s not just focused on IT, Networking, Design, or Career. It is truly focused on every aspect of our lives. Each video in this series is a short (approximately 5 minutes) installment that you can watch as you drink your coffee in the morning! #CoffeeWithZig
In each Daily Zigbit video:
- I cover a critical leadership topic to help you in your daily life!
- I provide a real-world (in the wild) situation in my life to provide you direct context around the highlighted leadership lesson. How have I used it and why!
- I come up with a quick action for you to take right now to leverage this leadership lesson!
The publishing schedule for Daily Zigbit is every weekday between 5 am – 7 am EST (the weekends are dedicated to my family 😉).
I’m branding these videos as #AttackTheDay, #AttackYourGoals, and #MakeProgress!
You can view the first few Daily Zigbit Videos here!
I am publishing a New Zigbits Network Design Podcast episode and a new YouTube video weekly! That’s two new pieces of content for you to consume every week! Feel free to reach out with any content ideas and we will make sure to add them!
Resources
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