Network Automation Nerds NAN113: What Works, and What Doesn’t, in Network Automation Projects
Feb 11, 2026
Matt Remke, Senior Engagement Manager at Network2Code who leads large-scale network automation delivery. He shares tales from complex migrations, common anti-patterns that stall projects, and practical strategies to break silos. Expect tips on conservative planning, showing working increments early, and building cohesive teams through rotating responsibilities.
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Plan For Extended Timelines
- Expect major projects to take much longer than initial estimates, especially first-of-kind migrations.
- Triple conservative time estimates for new work and explain the rationale to stakeholders.
First Run Is The Costliest
- Treat the first implementation as the hardest and allocate extra time and resources.
- Use the first run to refine processes so later iterations become exponentially faster.
Document And Iterate Continuously
- Document issues, solutions, and acceptance criteria during delivery to prevent repeating work.
- Run regular inspections and adapt the process to radiate learnings across the team.