Exploring the World of Networking: WiFi, AI, and Career Opportunities

Join us for an exciting presentation where we delve into the world of Wi-Fi and networking! Learn how Wi-Fi, or Wireless Fidelity, powers our wireless internet connections and what makes a network truly exceptional. We’ll explore the essential education and skills needed to thrive in networking, from computer science fundamentals to advanced troubleshooting techniques. Discover how AI revolutionizes networking by automating tasks, enhancing security, and optimizing performance, making your job easier without replacing you. We will also talk about career opportunities, from network administrators to architects. Come learn why becoming a Network Engineer could be the next step in your career.

About Coleby Hanisch

I've had an interest in electronics, technology, and how things work for my whole life and decided on IT as a career because there's constant innovation and many specialties within the field. I started my official career at the IT Help Desk at Drake University, where I spent 3 years resetting forgotten passwords, removing viruses from people's computers, and building systems to automate the replacement of 1,000 faculty and staff computers every summer. After I left Drake, I worked for Casey's General Stores for 8 years, the last 5 as a Network Engineer, then transitioned to my current role as a Sr. Sales Engineer for Juniper Networks.

About Juniper Networks

Juniper Networks is a networking technology company known for its high-performance routers, Wi-Fi access points, switches, and firewalls. Founded in 1996, the company focuses on innovation and automation to help organizations build and manage their networks more efficiently. Juniper plays a significant role in the Internet Provider and enterprise sectors, with a strong emphasis on software-driven networking and cloud infrastructure. Juniper's M40 router, released in 1998, was the first commercially successful router to use ASICs to forward packets from the router’s incoming to outgoing interfaces without being slowed by software intervention, and we've been innovating ever since.