Network engineers are at the forefront of the network and the enterprise, responsible for the day-to-day provisioning, deployment, and configuration of the network. Managing today’s network is not just inclusive of physical devices but also network services across the internet and cloud-native platforms. The network engineer is deployed to address high-priority projects that often require immediate attention. This urgency leaves little room for practitioners to go back and address areas for improvement to add greater efficiency to the network. Oftentimes, the network engineer is the only available resource to accomplish specific tasks, furthering their backlog and adding to their stress.
