Portrait of Eric Chou, host of Network Automation Nerds
The source for production-ready network automation.

The next decade of networking belongs to engineers who pair automation with AI.

Master the transition from manual configs to Python-driven automation, and beyond. Books, podcasts, and training from Eric Chou.

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Meet Eric Chou

From building the largest networks to helping you make the next AI-shift in network automation.

Twenty years inside Amazon, Azure, and Fortune 500 networks taught me that automation only works when it's production-ready. I help engineers master Python-driven automation today while pragmatically preparing for the AI-assisted future.

100+Podcast episodes
68k+Learners reached
6Published books
20+ yrsAmazon · Azure
For Network Engineers

Getting started.

Pick whichever fits how you learn best.

The Podcast

100+ episodes on the evolution of network automation. We talk with practitioners about real-world Python workflows and where AI actually fits.

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The Books

Three books with Packt and O'Reilly. Mastering Python Networking is an Amazon #1 bestseller, now in its 4th edition. The AI Networking Cookbook is available now.

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The Classes

Hands-on labs focused on NetOps and Python. Learn to build automation that survives in production, with new modules on AI-driven workflows.

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Community

Where to plug in.

For Organizations

Level up your organization.

I help organizations scale through robust automation and pragmatic AI integration. Sponsorship, training, or technical advisory.

01 · Podcast sponsorship

Sponsor the podcast.

100+ episodes, audience of senior network engineers and infrastructure leaders.

  • Mid-roll or pre-roll spots
  • Host-read scripts, written with you
  • Episode-aligned placement
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02 · Training

Train your network team.

Workshops on Python network automation, prompts for ops, local LLMs, and production-safe AI tooling. Built around your environment.

  • Half-day, full-day, or multi-week cohorts
  • On-site or remote
  • Hands-on labs with your network
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03 · Speaking

Speak at your event.

Conference openers, executive briefings, or internal all-hands. I speak at industry events a few times a year.

  • Custom or signature talks
  • Technical and executive audiences
  • Recorded Q&A or panel formats
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From the people I've worked with

Engineers I've taught, sponsors I've partnered with, and organizers who've had me speak.

"What Eric has created here is more than a set of recipes; it is a mindset shift. This isn't just about 'asking ChatGPT for a config'; it's about using AI as a disciplined engineering instrument to build reliable, production-safe network solutions."
Technical Reviewer
AI Networking Cookbook
"Required listening for any IT professional navigating the transition to automation. Eric skips the vendor hype and dives into what's real, helping engineers stay current without getting buried under the computational noise."
Senior Network Architect
Podcast Listener
"The definitive guide for network professionals tired of the manual CLI. It combines Python foundations with real-life experiences, allowing you to leap ahead of your peers by automating your existing network expertise."
Staff Network Engineer
Cloud Infrastructure Team
"Eric's courses are the perfect bridge between traditional networking and modern DevOps. He explains Python from an engineer's perspective, making complex automation concepts feel intuitive and immediately applicable to real production gear."