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November 7, 2023 30 mins

In this episode, we chat with Andy Taylor, a networking specialist solutions architect at AWS.

Andy has over 25 years of experience in the network industry, working in various roles such as helpdesk, network engineer, and network automation expert.

He shares his journey from starting as a temp on a helpdesk to becoming a community leader and a cloud networking guru.

We talk about how he overcame his imposter syndrome, ADHD, and learning difficulties, and how he developed his skills and knowledge through self-study and online courses.

We also discuss how he designs architectures that meet business, security, and operational requirements, and how he innovates with his passionate and supportive team.

Join us for this fascinating and candid conversation with Andy Taylor.

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“Just do it and be like a swan.
Look confident on the outside, even if under the water your legs are flapping around and you're really having a bad time.
You know, fake it till you make it almost.”
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