In the latest episode of the Altitude podcast, Woody welcomes Matthias Wulfert, a solution manager responsible for cloud networking and wide area networking at one of the largest system integrators in Western Europe. Both Woody and Matthias highlight their shared enthusiasm for the puzzle-solving aspect of networking, touching upon the rise of encryption trends for security in the EU and beyond. They discuss the customization required in cloud networking, the impact of AI and LLMs on network design, and whether hybrid networking is able to accommodate speed, encryption, security, and bandwidth requirements. Woody and Matthias also discuss the qualities of a great solutions manager or solutions architect, offering advice to burgeoning solutions managers or solutions architects.

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Timestamped Overview
00:00 Intro
04:32 Finding interest in diverse network automation tasks.
08:11 Shifted focus to cloud, led by curiosity.
11:23 SD WAN is meeting varied performance requirements.
15:37 Web security, encryption for legacy applications, networks.
16:42 Rise of AI driving data explosion, bandwidth demand.
20:51 Businesses may face challenges in building AI.
22:55 Hybridity of AI implementation in networking technology.
28:53 Networking and cloud design is dynamic and unique.
31:30 Cloud, use cases, patterns, standardize, automate, networking.
34:32 Learn from mistakes, adapt, and persevere.
36:18 Gratitude for insights and wisdom shared.