Stories by Brandi Herrera

February 25, 2021 • Interviews

Supporting women technologists + expanding Internet access in Kenya
A conversation with Cynthia Muchiru of Mawingu Networks

We spoke with Cynthia recently about her experience as a woman in tech, the mentors who helped her get to where she is today, and what community means to her — both pers…

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February 22, 2021 • Interviews

Reinventing the wheel on a path to deeper learning
A conversation with Nate Sales of Catlin Gabel School

We spoke with Nate Sales about his path into tech, and his experience presenting at the most recent NANOG conference.

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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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November 10, 2020 • Interviews

Paying positive experiences forward via mentorship and community service
A conversation with Cat Gurinsky of Apple.

We spoke with Cat Gurinsky on her career path as a woman in tech, serving the NANOG community through her role on the PC, and paying her positive experiences forward thr…

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September 22, 2020 • Interviews

Connecting networks across borders, and the world.
A conversation with Alejandra Moreno + Joel Pacheco of MDC Data Centers.

We spoke with Alejandra Moreno and Joel Pacheco on community and connection during a pandemic, and translating your passions into action.

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August 25, 2020 • Interviews

Learning how to learn — in school, and on the job
A conversation with Eddie Metzger and Lionel Somé.

We spoke with the two Ball State CICS grads on starting their first jobs during a pandemic, and the importance of continuous learning.

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August 4, 2020 • News

Empowering the Internet technologists of tomorrow
Announcing the 2020 NANOG scholarship recipients.

Meet Brandon, Emma, Jon, and Lyndsey — four exceptional students from across the country.

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May 29, 2020 • Interviews

The 'cyber warrior' for Tribal broadband who’s helping transform Indian Country
A conversation with Matt Rantanen of Arcadian Infracom.

We spoke with Matt Rantanen to discuss his work in drafting policy and shaping solutions for the connectivity problems faced by American Indian reservations in the Unite…

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May 26, 2020 • Roundups

Making the most of a virtual conference
Ten tips from Angela Reyna of Kentik.

While nothing can totally replace the experience of gathering IRL, virtual conferences are still an amazing way to share, discover, and connect with your community.

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February 3, 2020 • Interviews

Giving back by getting involved on a broader scale
A conversation with Vincent Celindro, NANOG Program Committee Chair.

We recently spoke to NANOG PC Chair Vincent Celindro, who’s found a way to give back to the NANOG community through his leadership role.

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January 28, 2020 • Roundups

In and Around San Francisco
Our staff's personal recs for what to do + see in The City by the Bay.

NANOG 78 is right around the corner!From February 10-12, many of the brightest minds in North American network engineering, operations, and architecture will convene in …

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January 22, 2020 • Interviews

Promoting diversity + access in Internet tech
A conversation with Charisse Stokes + Trent Edwards of the Montgomery, Alabama Chamber of Commerce.

We believe our industry should reflect the true diversity of the world we live in.That’s why NANOG works to bring greater access to our tools, resources, and programming…

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December 23, 2019 • Roundups

Prepping for the future at NANOG U
Ten insights from Eddy Winstead's talk on DNS.

Among the brightest minds in our community, Eddy Winstead and nine other Internet technology experts recently took to the classroom during our first-ever NANOG U tour.

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November 26, 2019 • Interviews

Hands-on learning at NANOG Hackathons
A conversation with Michael Costello of Netflix.

We recently spoke to a member of our Hackathon Committee — Michael Costello, Manager of Network Tools at Netflix — who’s been instrumental in planning and executing five…

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October 9, 2019 • Roundups

Humility, conviction, self-learning at CaribNOG 18
Nine career insights from NANOG Board Chair Sean Kennedy.

Humility was the star of the session, along with conviction, and self learning; all highly important soft skills when it comes to excelling in the industry.

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August 21, 2019 • News

Supporting students in building the Internet of tomorrow
Announcing the 2019 NANOG scholarship recipients.

Meet Celine, Sydney, Daniel, and Chinasa — four exceptional students from across the country.

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August 5, 2019 • Interviews

Empowering the next generation
A conversation with three NANOG 76 NCI participants.

We spoke to three graduate students from Ball State University's Center for Information and Communication Sciences (CICS) about their experience as NCI participants at N…

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July 31, 2019 • Interviews

Hacking with the brightest minds in our community
A conversation with Vibhum Chandorkar, of the NANOG 76 winning Hackathon team.

An essential part of NANOG conferences, hackathons are not only fun and engaging, they serve as a platform to build community and foster greater networking knowledge. NA…

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July 18, 2019 • Roundups

In and Around Austin, Texas
Our staff's personal recs for what to do + see in the vibrant Texas capital.

NANOG 77 is right around the corner!From October 28-30, many of the brightest minds in North American network engineering, operations, and architecture will convene in A…

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July 16, 2019 • Interviews

Turning Students' Dreams Into a Reality
A conversation with Mercy Onuoha, NANOG 75 NCI program participant.

A critical facet of NANOG's mission as a non profit organization is dedicated to fostering the education and empowerment of our next generation of networking profes…

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June 17, 2019 • Interviews

A Conversation with Susan Forney
Secretary of NANOG’s Board of Directors.

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June 17, 2019 • News

The Evolution of NewNOG to NANOG
The North American Network Operators' Group has reclaimed its original moniker, and updated its identity and web presence for the 21st century.

We pride ourselves in the community we’ve created since 1987, when the seeds of our organization were first planted. NANOG began when MeritNetwork, Inc. won a $39 millio…

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April 6, 2019 • Roundups

A Force for Good on the Internet
Ten insights from Mitchell Baker's Women in Tech talk.

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April 4, 2019 • Interviews

NANOG 76: In the Heart of Washington, DC
A conversation with De' Harvey, our Director of Meetings & Events

Our 76th community-wide gathering is right around the corner! NANOG 76 takes place in Washington, DC, June 9-12.

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March 12, 2019 • Interviews

A Conversation with Will Charnock
Treasurer of NANOG’s Board of Directors.

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March 5, 2019 • Interviews

NANOG 76: Our Meeting Host Welcomes You!
A conversation with Josh Snowhorn of EdgeMicro.

We recently spoke with Josh Snowhorn of EdgeMicro, the Meeting Host of our next community-wide gathering.NANOG meetings offer multiple ways to meet and learn from others…

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March 1, 2019 • Policies

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
NANOG Executive Director Edward McNair introduces our newly revised Code of Conduct.

We sat down recently with NANOG Executive Director Edward McNair to ask him a few questions about our newly revised code of conduct — formerly known as the Attendance Ch…

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