Confessions of a CLI Lifer Who Learned to Love Automation - Andy Lapteff YouTube video by Network Automation Forum

I was a proud CLI lifer. Automation? That was for devs.
Then I got laid off, and every job required automation skills.
This is the story of what it took to change my mind, rebuild my career, and unlearn the stories that held me back.
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Had a fantastic time at #autocon4 this weekend in Austin, so many great talks and workshops! 🖤 Thank you to all of the organizers and sponsors for creating such an inspiring experience!

Got my brand spankin new #Autocon challenge coin! It got an upgrade, this guy is thick. I just can't put into words how much I enjoy this conference. The community that rallies around this organization, event and mission is remarkable. #networkautomationforum #autocon4

Hello Austin and hello AutoCon4! #autocon #autocon4 #austin #texas

Pretty awesome morning in Austin for #autocon4. Got a good run in seeing @drewcm.bsky.social on the path before getting things started with Nautocon!

Thanks to @packetpushers.bsky.social for interviewing me on Heavy Networking at #AutoCon4.

@ecbanks.bsky.social and @drewcm.bsky.social are great people and they built an incredible team. Top notch, recommend, would dine again.

Hoping to get another one of these babies this week! Also anticipating some amazing presentations and conversations.

Anyone else going to Network Automation Forum’s #Autocon4 in Austin?! If so, let’s meet up! Send a DM and we’ll connect. I’m attending Weds-Fri and am so excited.

Look who @andylapteff.bsky.social
ran into on his way to #autocon4. The one and only @drewcm.bsky.social ✈️

I bet my career on the CLI.
Then came the layoff, and job posts read like a foreign language: Python. Git. Terraform.
Out of necessity, I skilled up.

Now I’m speaking at #AutoCon4 to share why automation isn’t optional, it’s survival.

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