Tune into Tech Unscripted for a candid discussion on building AI-ready data centers. This episode brings together leading experts to share their insights on the massive infrastructure shifts required for explosive AI growth. Discover the critical need for increased network bandwidth, the challenges and solutions in data center liquid cooling, and the essential strategies for addressing the AI talent gap through upskilling and organizational commitment. Hear firsthand how they're navigating the complexities of evolving network infrastructure and why, for AI, "it is the network" that truly matters.
Moderator:
Kate McLean, Senior Director of Solutions Marketing at Cisco
Participants:
Micheline Murphy, Senior CSC Engineer at Worldwide Technology
Dan Morgan, Senior Staff Infrastructure Architect at General Electric Aerospace
Rob Gastrich, Data Center Architect
Rustam Gaisin, Senior Network Engineer at Microsoft
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Tune into Tech Unscripted for a candid discussion on building AI-ready data centers. This episode brings together leading experts to share their insights on the massive infrastructure shifts required for explosive AI growth. Discover the critical need for increased network bandwidth, the challenges and solutions in data center liquid cooling, and the essential strategies for addressing the AI talent gap through upskilling and organizational commitment. Hear firsthand how they're navigating the complexities of evolving network infrastructure and why, for AI, "it is the network" that truly matters.
Moderator:
Kate McLean, Senior Director of Solutions Marketing at Cisco
Participants:
Micheline Murphy, Senior CSC Engineer at Worldwide Technology
Dan Morgan, Senior Staff Infrastructure Architect at General Electric Aerospace
Rob Gastrich, Data Center Architect
Rustam Gaisin, Senior Network Engineer at Microsoft
The tech landscape never stops evolving — and neither does Cisco's commitment to keeping IT professionals ahead of the curve. In this episode of Cisco Champion Radio, we dive deep into the latest updates to the Cisco Certification Portfolio, designed to better align with the skills, roles, and technologies shaping the future of networking.
Join us as we unpack what’s new across key domains — from DevNet’s expanded focus on automation and programmability, to Cybersecurity certifications that reflect today’s threat landscape, to innovations in Collaborationand Data Center tracks that mirror real-world infrastructure demands.
Whether you're just starting out, looking to upskill, or guiding your team’s learning journey, this conversation will give you insider insights into how these updates can support your career path and help you stay competitive in an ever-changing industry.
No buzzwords. No fluff. Just real talk from Champions and Cisco experts who live this stuff every day.
Resources
Rev Up: https://learningnetwork.cisco.com/s/question/0D5Kd0000BSI6CwKQL/-learn-and-earn-up-to-45-continuing-education-ce-credits-with-the-latest-rev-up-to-recert-bonus-launching-today-?ccid=revup-bonus25&dtid=web&oid=champions-podcast
DevNet Sandboxes: https://developer.cisco.com/site/sandbox/
Certification Roadmaps: https://learningnetwork.cisco.com/s/cisco-certification-roadmaps?ccid=revup-bonus25&dtid=web&oid=champions-podcast
CML: https://developer.cisco.com/docs/modeling-labs/
Cisco guest
Mubasher Nawaz, Cisco Certification Portfolio Manager for Learn, Cisco
Cisco Champion hosts
Liam Keegan, Advisor
David Penaloza, Assoc. Director – LAN Network Architecture, Novartis
Andreas Baekdahl, Senior DevNet Architect, Wingmen Solutions
Elliot Dierksen, Distinguished Engineer, Greyson Technologies Inc.
Moderator
Danielle Carter, Customer Voices and Cisco Champion Program
Cisco Champion Radio
Tune into Tech Unscripted for a candid discussion on building AI-ready data centers. This episode brings together leading experts to share their insights on the massive infrastructure shifts required for explosive AI growth. Discover the critical need for increased network bandwidth, the challenges and solutions in data center liquid cooling, and the essential strategies for addressing the AI talent gap through upskilling and organizational commitment. Hear firsthand how they're navigating the complexities of evolving network infrastructure and why, for AI, "it is the network" that truly matters.
Moderator:
Kate McLean, Senior Director of Solutions Marketing at Cisco
Participants:
Micheline Murphy, Senior CSC Engineer at Worldwide Technology
Dan Morgan, Senior Staff Infrastructure Architect at General Electric Aerospace
Rob Gastrich, Data Center Architect
Rustam Gaisin, Senior Network Engineer at Microsoft
