What does it mean to be a network engineer in 2023—with Brian Davenport

<p>In a world that is constantly iterating and improving, the nature of what it means to be a network engineer is evolving. Host Phil Gervasi and Brian Davenport, a Solutions Engineer at Kentik, discuss the latest skills and philosophies that help aspiring engineers and current ones to stay in the know. In this episode the two talk shop about degrees versus certifications, adopting new languages, and the softer skills that will help you go far in your engineering and programming adventures.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Takeaways</strong></p><ul><li>[03:10&nbsp;-&nbsp;06:22] Meet Brian, a solutions engineer for Kentik</li><li>[06:29&nbsp;-&nbsp;07:46] The nature of being a network engineer is changing</li><li>[07:49&nbsp;-&nbsp;11:23] The latest skills engineers need to acquire to adapt: Python, C, and databases</li><li>[11:30&nbsp;-&nbsp;13:13] "Internet weather" and understanding network visibility and performance embedded in a network</li><li>[13:19&nbsp;-&nbsp;18:14] Degree vs certifications, a real honest answer</li><li>[18:15&nbsp;-&nbsp;22:53] Adopting new languages and technologies</li><li>[22:54&nbsp;-&nbsp;26:53] A packet walk exercise, understanding connections and how data travels</li><li>[27:06&nbsp;-&nbsp;30:22] The softer skills necessary in a networking and programming environment</li><li>[30:25&nbsp;-&nbsp;31:59] Having new puzzles to solve</li><li>[32:15&nbsp;-&nbsp;34:55] Being humble about what you don't know</li></ul><p><br></p>