# AI in Networking with Andrew Yourtchenko

DevFeed: [AI in Networking with Andrew Yourtchenko](<https://devfeed.tech/articles/ai-in-networking-with-andrew-yourtchenko-11393.md>)

Original publisher: [Read original article](<https://blog.ipspace.net/2026/06/ai-in-networking/>)

Published: 2026-06-12T06:41:00Z

Content type: opinion

Language: en

Sources: [ipSpace.net blog](<https://devfeed.tech/sources/ipspace-net-blog.md>)

Topics: [Artificial Intelligence](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/ai.md>), [networking](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/networking.md>), [Cisco](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/cisco.md>), [Deployment](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/deployment.md>)

Tags: [ai](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/ai.md>), [cisco](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/cisco.md>), [deployment](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/deployment.md>), [networking](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/networking.md>), [podcast](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/podcast.md>), [software-gone-wild](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/software-gone-wild.md>)

## AI overview

This episode discusses AI in networking with Andrew Yourtchenko, whose background includes automating Cisco Live networking infrastructure and contributing to IPv6 deployment through Happy Eyeballs. The speakers describe themselves as cautious optimists who recognize limitations in emerging AI tools.

## Source excerpt

I always wanted to find someone who is more positive about AI than I am, while having solid "can deliver working stuff at scale" credentials. Andrew Yourtchenko definitely fits the bill. I first met him (online) when he was still an engineer in Cisco TAC, and when we finally met in person, he was busy automating the deployment of Cisco Live networking infrastructure. He was also instrumental in bringing us closer to ubiquitous IPv6 deployment with Happy Eyeballs. Read more ...