In the rapidly evolving landscape of AI and networking, leveraging AI co-pilots to drive network automation is not just a futuristic concept but a present-day reality. This panel discussion aims to delve into the practical applications and strategic implications of using AI co-pilots to automate network operations at scale. Our panel of experts will share insights on the integration of AI-driven solutions, explore the challenges and benefits of adopting these technologies, and discuss real-world case studies of successful implementations. Attendees will gain a deeper understanding of how to harness the power of AI to streamline network management, enhance operational efficiency, and support the AI workloads of tomorrow.
Roy Chua is founder and principal at AvidThink, an independent research and advisory service formed in 2018 out of SDxCentral’s research arm. Roy was previously co-founder at SDxCentral where he ran both the research and product teams. Roy was formerly a management consultant working with both Fortune 500 and startup technology companies on go-to-market and product consulting. As an early proponent of the software-defined infrastructure movement, Roy is a frequent speaker at events in the telco and cloud space and a regular contributor to leading technology publications. A graduate of UC Berkeley’s electrical engineering and computer science program and MIT’s Sloan School of Business, Roy has 20+ years of experience in telco and enterprise cloud computing, networking and security, including founding several Silicon Valley startups.
Disleve is the founder of Vibie.AI, an AI-powered music curation platform that personalizes
listening experiences by dynamically adapting to user preferences, moods, and environments.
By integrating machine learning, LLM-powered copilots, and real-time analytics, Vibie.AI
enhances how users discover and engage with music at scale.
With a background in AI-driven data engineering, Disleve specializes in scalable network
optimization, predictive automation, and intelligent data workflows. At Dana-Farber Cancer
Institute, he leverages Snowflake Cortex AI for data processing and implement predictive error
correction in large-scale ETL pipelines.
As a speaker, Disleve will share insights on how AI copilots optimize real-time decision-making,
enhance system efficiency, and automate complex workflows, drawing from his work at Dana
Farber Cancer Institute and beyond.
Vishal has 20+ years of experience in the IT Networking Industry. Prior to founding Aviz, Vishal held various leadership roles at Nvidia/Mellanox, IBM, BNT, Cisco, and Nortel Networks. He holds 30+ patents in the field of Software-defined Networking (SDN), IoT, Cloud Orchestration & Automation, and Performance Monitoring areas. He has authored and published several books on SDN, OpenFlow, and OpenStack technologies. Vishal holds an MBA from Duke University and a Bachelor’s in Engineering from India.
Over the past two decades, Brad has delivered leading-edge technology solutions, cultivating a career rooted in innovation and growth. His journey is marked by a blend of deep technical expertise and the leadership of high-performing teams navigating complex, high-profile customer engagements. At Network to Code, as a leader of professional services, Brad leverages this legacy of excellence, fostering an environment where pioneering ideas transform into reality.