Stories in category: Stories

January 18, 2024 • Stories

NANOG 90 Keynote: Exploring the Internet History of Meeting Location
Mark Johnson Presents “Exploring the Internet History of North Carolina”

When contemplating the vibrant history of the Internet, California, home to the prestigious UCLA and the iconic "Birth of the Internet," may first come to mind. North Ca…

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November 30, 2023 • Stories

From an African Refugee to an American Techie
A (Tech) Road Less Traveled with AWS's Les Williams

Maya Angelou once said, "I've learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel."

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October 4, 2023 • Stories

Taste the Best of San Diego Without Ever Leaving Conference
N89 Venue Offers Award-Winning Dining, Activities, + Beaches On-Site

In less than two weeks, top-tier networking engineers worldwide will come together to expand horizons, trailblaze new frontiers, connect with peers + build the Internet …

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August 24, 2023 • Stories

A (Tech) Road Less Traveled
Cohen Shares His Unconventional Path to a Career in Tech

As a 20-something American playing pro tennis in Europe during the late 1980s, a career in tech was not what Cohen saw in his future. Principal Program Manager for Micro…

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July 20, 2023 • Stories

A (Tech) Road Less Taken
Pignotti Shares Her Detoured Path into a Career in Tech

When the road ahead becomes grossly unknown, Regional Director for DE-CIX, Kendra Pignotti, welcomes and embraces the curve, making all the difference. Pignotti has a lo…

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July 5, 2023 • Stories

"My Favorite NANOG 88 Moment"
PC Shares the Memories that Made NANOG 88

Another conference has come and gone, but the memories will last forever! The NANOG Programming Committee (PC) shared their favorite moments from NANOG 88. Tell us your …

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June 3, 2023 • Stories

Beyond NANOG 88: The Engineer Approved List of Sightseeing in Seattle
A Technologist's Fool-Proof Guide to Having a Good Time

When not listening to  groundbreaking talks or connecting with industry heroes at NANOG 88, why not try to find your own pot of gold in this Emerald City?  Whether you’…

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May 31, 2023 • Stories

NANOG 88 Panel: "How to Survive NANOG as an Introvert"
Louie Lee Will Moderate Panel Discussing Coping Strategies for Introverted Attendees

A NANOG conference can be arduous for the introverted community as making new friends is not a strength nor a desire and/or socializing can be exhausting.  "This is a pr…

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April 11, 2023 • Stories

Creating Global Connectivity by Connecting Globally
CaribNOG 25 Empowers Underserved Students + Inspires Community

Underserved students were not the only lives changed by the recent CaribNOG conference. The event was part of Grenada ICT Week (1 - 3 Mar.) in the island country of Gr…

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April 6, 2023 • Stories

Start Your Seattle Coffee Tour Here
Your Guide to the "Coffee Capital" of the U.S.

a curated list of excellence in Seattle Coffee to get any coffee fan on the right track

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March 27, 2023 • Stories

The (Tech) Road Less Taken
Marlin Martes Shares How to Make the Impossible Possible

"What I've found most surprising is that most people don't have a straightforward path to tech either. Everybody has different backgrounds. If you can get over the shame…

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March 16, 2023 • Stories

Meet NANOG's New Board Chair
Q + A with Leslie Daigle

Chief Technical Officer (CTO) of Global Cyber Alliance and former Chief Internet Technology Officer (CITO) of Internet Society (ISOC), Leslie Daigle, helms the NANOG Boa…

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March 8, 2023 • Stories

What's Your Favorite N87 Moment?
PC Shares their Memories that Made NANOG 87

The NANOG Programming Committee (PC) shares personal stories that made our most recent meeting memorable.My Favorite NANOG 87 Memory Was… 

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February 8, 2023 • Stories

Road Less Traveled: Alex Latzko
"Behind the Scenes" Look at a Career Before Tech

Principal Network Architect at Deft, Alex Latzko, first attended a NANOG meeting in 2013. For the last four years, he has served as a member of the NANOG PC (Programming…

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December 14, 2022 • Stories

Road Less Traveled: Unusual Career Paths from our Community
Ron Grant Dishes on a Detour to a Career in Tech

It could be said, Ron Grant is a pioneer in the tech industry. His interest began in the early 70s, around the same time the first message had been sent over the ARPANET…

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December 7, 2022 • Stories

Light up Your Immune System this Season
Healthy for the Holidays

The joy of the season welcomes delicious food and spirited get-togethers with loved ones. Unfortunately, the jolliness of the season can also bring abnormally high level…

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November 29, 2022 • Stories

Hired: A NANOG Success Story
Pro Tips from a Newcomer

It was almost a professional blind date. "I remember being at the airport and asking him, so what exactly will this be like? What are we doing? And he didn't want to t…

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June 28, 2022 • Stories

P.C. Picks: NANOG 85
Programming Committees' Favorite Talks at N85

Hours of ground-breaking industry talks, right at your fingertips!Not sure where to start in watching your recap of NANOG 85? Don't fret. We saved you the time and …

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June 1, 2022 • Stories

Ombuds Reflect our Commitment to Diversity + Inclusion
NANOG Ombuds Discuss Building a Culture of Inclusion

One critical thing is that we are neutral in discovery, but we're passionate in execution.

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April 27, 2022 • Stories

European NANOGers "Keep Ukraine Connected"
NOG Global Alliance Initiates Project to Keep Ukraine Connected to the Internet

René Fichtmüller is based outside of Berlin, Germany in Panketal. He is the aspirant Optician at FlexOptix and a co-founder of a project that is changing the lives of Uk…

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March 2, 2022 • Stories

P.C. Picks: Best of NANOG 84
Programming Committees' Favorite Talks at N84

Want to catch up on all NANOG 84 talks but don't know where to start? The NANOG Programming Committee (PC) has your back. We've consulted with our very own pan…

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September 21, 2021 • Stories

Future Engineers: Stay Ahead of This Curve
What might surprise you about Network Engineering

Universities are sometimes “ahead” of industry in teaching new ideas and theoretical concepts, but many of these theories will never work in the real world.

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September 13, 2021 • Stories

In Memory of Susan Forney
It is with heavy hearts we announce that long-time member of the NANOG board, Susan Forney has passed away.

In Memory of Susan ForneyIt is with heavy hearts we announce that a long-time member of the NANOG community and a board member,  Susan Forney has passed away. Susan was …

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May 24, 2021 • Stories

NANOG Hackathon: Creative Outlet for the Passionate Engineer

Hackathons are not only a key part of the NANOG conferences, but a unique opportunity to engage in the sheer “joy of creation,” collaboration and learning within the net…

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May 21, 2021 • Stories

Creative Outlet for the Passionate Engineer
NANOG Hackathon

Hackathons are not only a key part of NANOG conferences, but a unique opportunity to engage in the sheer “joy of creation,” collaboration, and learning within the networ…

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January 22, 2021 • Stories

Collaborating across continents via the NANOG 80 Virtual Hackathon
A conversation with Barrie Jones Cook and Toni Yannick Kalombo

We recently spoke with Barrie Jones Cook of San Diego, and Toni Yannick Kalombo of Johannesburg, on their collaboration both during and after the NANOG 80 Virtual Hackat…

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