Alfonso Sandoval Rosas
Software Architect - Network Automation and Orchestration
Lisbon, Portugal
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Alfonso (Poncho) is a Software Architect and Developer Advocate at the SWAT (Software and Automation) team in Cisco Systems Portugal. He is passionate about adding value to the IT community with the power of coding. Data Networks, DevOps, Open Source and everything in between are some of his true passions. Apart from that, Alfonso often engages in technical speaking events, university masterclasses and delivery of coding trainings.
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Mastering Test Automation Bliss with Robot Framework
In a world where properly tested software reigns supreme, Robot Framework stands tall as the ultimate Open Source ally for crafting seamless, efficient test automation suites. From its intuitive and human-friendly syntax to its limitless integrations and customisable libraries, this session will illuminate the path to harnessing Robot Framework's full potential across different Use Cases and industries. Learn how to effortlessly create comprehensive test suites that address the key points of your upcoming software releases, while integrating into your CI/CD pipelines, generating HTML reports and beyond. Say goodbye to complex unit testing, and hello to your new favourite Robot!
Taming your data networks with the power of NetDevOps
Data networks and the cloud are the backbone of our global IT infrastructure. And if you are the admin in your company, the least you want is to be the reason of a Friday night services outage ...
There is, however, a sweet spot where the DevOps state of mind converges with the data network universe. Join us in this session, where we will explore together the tooling and coding behind NetDevOps, while unraveling the benefits and challenges of big and small companies when embracing this mindset, all based on personal experiences in the industry.
It's all part of this rodeo to turn our infrastructure into lean, mean and resilient machines.
Code is the new CLI - Data Networks Programmability and beyond
Data networks are the backbone of our global IT infrastructure. And if you are the admin in your company, you know how cumbersome it can be managing them. How many hours have you spent copying and pasting configurations on your network devices via SSH? What about hopping between consoles? And worse, troubleshooting typos due to a long, exhausting maintenance window?
Modern day network management is not bound to classic commands anymore! Join this session, where we will explore the foundations of the Network Programmability world. We'll be chatting about all things NETCONF, RESTCONF, and YANG modelling, spiced up with some real-world industry tales and cool Python demos.
Come and find out why coding is the new CLI!
Navigating the Digital Transformation Tide: Empowering engineers through Network Automation skills
Today's digital networks transformation isn't just about technology—it's about reimagining the very fabric of enterprise operation, and the skills needed by the people who will build and support it. Prepare to embark on a journey through the past, present, and future of network automation, as we identify the evolving skill sets demanded of network engineers.
From the evolution of software-defined networking (SDN) to the integration of analytics, NetDevOps, and artificial intelligence, we'll chart the course of network automation's evolution.
Whether you're a seasoned professional or a newcomer to the field, this session promises to equip you with the knowledge and foresight needed to thrive in the ever-evolving landscape of digital enterprise networks.
Data networks neutrality with OpenConfig: Unveiling Challenges and Practical Insights
In the realm of data network management, OpenConfig emerges as a beacon of vendor-neutrality, promising a standardised, model-driven approach to managing network device structures and services. However, the journey towards achieving seamless vendor-neutral operations amidst brownfield networks is a bit more tricky when put into practice.
Join us as we navigate the maze of OpenConfig, uncovering its promises, pitfalls, and pragmatic applications based on personal experiences in the network programmability industry. We will explore together the present and future of OpenConfig, along with its practical usage in orchestrators and beyond.
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