Harnessing AI Co-Pilots for Scalable Network Automation

Spring 2025

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.

Speakers:

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.

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