AI Networking: From Intent to Intelligent Infrastructure to Rack-Scale – Cisco Triple-T
AI is accelerating every industry, but realizing its potential requires a network that is secure, scalable, observable, and ready to evolve. This session explores how Network as Code and intelligent automation help enterprises build that foundation across data center, campus, WAN, security, and cloud environments. Learn how version-controlled intent, CI/CD validation, policy-as-code, telemetry-driven operations, and automated drift detection can simplify network management and support both traditional and AI workloads. Whether you are beginning your AI journey or leading with agentic AI at rack-scale deployments, gain practical guidance for modernizing your network with greater speed, consistency, and confidence.
John Sabasteanski is a Distinguished Engineer in Cisco’s Data Center Networking Business Unit and a leading authority on data center networking for financial services. He drives the development and prioritization of technologies tailored to this sector and has shaped the network designs of many of the world’s largest banks and exchanges.
Prior to his current role, John held positions at Big Switch and Insieme Networks, which Cisco acquired in 2014.
His expertise spans data center design for AI/ML, ultra-low latency trading infrastructure, high availability, and advanced diagnostics and testing methodologies.
