Frontline Truths: 100+ Network War Stories on the Path to Autonomous Operations with Eric Chou

The path to intelligent network operations isn’t a straight line.

In this session from AI for Network Leaders – Powered by Selector, Eric Chou shares hard-earned lessons from over 100 conversations with network engineers and operators navigating automation, complexity, and the shift toward AI-driven operations.

He covers:

• The “complexity tax” of manual network operations

• Why automation initiatives fail when teams “pave cow paths”

• What real-world network teams are experiencing on the path to autonomy

• How to bridge the gap between operational reality and AI-driven outcomes

• What it actually takes to prepare your network for intelligent operations

This session is a practical field guide for teams looking to move from reactive firefighting to building an AI-ready network foundation.