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Learn to build a complete network automation pipeline from scratch in this 45-minute conference talk that demonstrates creating a modern, fully integrated workflow starting with a Jira Service Management request and ending with verified configuration deployment to Palo Alto firewalls. Discover how to use GitHub Actions as the automation engine to orchestrate workflows that integrate Ansible playbooks, Nautobot for source of truth and intent validation, and real-world firewall enforcement while automatically updating Jira tickets for complete traceability. Watch a live demonstration of infrastructure-as-code principles applied to network operations, showing how to streamline request fulfillment, improve change reliability, and build scalable automation frameworks aligned with DevOps practices. Gain practical insights into delivering business outcomes through automated, compliant, and repeatable pipelines whether you're beginning your automation journey or enhancing existing toolchains, with expert guidance from Jon Howe, a Principal Solutions Architect with over 20 years of experience modernizing enterprise infrastructure through automation and cloud-first strategies.
