Nick Bogle
Network Engineering &
Automation Leader
Network Engineering leader with 10+ years building and leading high-performance networks in enterprise, datacenter, and telecommunications. Seeking engineering leadership roles and consulting engagements in network automation, carrier infrastructure, and ISP operations.
Building Networks That Scale
I'm a engineering leader with a career focused on transforming how large networks operate through automation, modern tooling, and strong engineering culture. My work sits at the intersection of deep technical expertise and organizational leadership.
Most recently I served as Director, Network Systems & Architecture at Ziply Fiber, where I led six specialized teams across Software Engineering, DevOps, Systems Infrastructure, Network Automation, and Network Engineering — 50+ people building the platform behind one of the Pacific Northwest's largest fiber ISPs.
I'm currently available for engineering leadership roles and consulting engagements in network automation, ISP operations, and infrastructure architecture. I also founded Packet Solutions (consulting & connectivity brokerage), IonSwitch (hosting & infrastructure), and SpokaneIX. I also serve on the NANOG Program Committee.
Download ResumeExperience
- Carrier-neutral connectivity brokerage sourcing fiber and network services from local and national providers
- Services include Dedicated Internet Access (DIA), Private Ethernet, wavelengths, dark fiber, IP transit, and cloud on-ramps
- Provides last-mile extensions and custom network solutions for enterprise and carrier clients
- Own and operate a web hosting and infrastructure company offering VPS/KVM, dedicated servers, and colocation services
- Own and operate our own data center facility in Coeur d'Alene, ID
- Operate own BGP network (AS964) with upstream connectivity to major carriers and transit providers
- Led 6 specialized teams — Software Engineering, DevOps, Systems Infrastructure, Network Automation, and Network Engineering — with 50+ members
- Directed technical architecture across Backbone, Access, Datacenter, Optical, Corporate Networks, and Systems Infrastructure
- Managed Peering & Interconnection for backbone network AS20055
- Designed and implemented custom subscriber provisioning stack using Python, FastAPI, and Django — faster time-to-market at significantly lower cost than off-the-shelf alternatives
- Built a Network Status API giving CSRs real-time diagnostics for DSL modems, ONTs, and Wi-Fi routers, reducing average call times
- Built a Network Alarm Correlation Engine using Kubernetes, Kafka, and Python microservices to automatically group and identify outage causes
- Introduced NetBox as DCIM platform, migrating 10M+ entries from IBM AS/400 and Oracle MetaSolv; developed dozens of custom NetBox/Django plugins, eliminating >$5M/yr in OpEx
- Deployed Rancher Kubernetes, migrating 100+ services to K8s using Cilium, Rook, and MetalLB
- Migrated multi-region VMware to OpenStack KVM, reducing OpEx by >$3M/yr
- Received highest Employee Satisfaction Survey results in Technology and ranked Top 5 Leader company-wide across Engagement, NPS, Inclusion, Well-Being, and Intent to Stay
- Accountable for network, infrastructure, and construction across 200+ sites for a regional ISP
- Successfully transitioned the company from a WISP to a FTTH provider
- Migrated network to an MPLS design using Juniper MX and ACX routers, reducing impacting outages by 70%
- Increased backbone capacity by 250% while reducing costs by 50%
- Implemented ADVA & Infinera DWDM transport on long-haul fiber routes
- Deployed Calix XGS-PON for FTTX subscriber networks
- Led datacenter network engineering team of 2 engineers and 3 contractors plus project-based professional services teams
- Engineered solutions for Avista's datacenter, campus, remote offices, and cloud integration
- Engineered and implemented new Palo Alto DMZ and datacenter firewalls with cloud-to-on-premise integration
- Engineered, deployed, and maintained Cisco switching, routing, wireless, and VoIP infrastructure
- Designed and led migration from Layer 2 Cisco 6509 core to Layer 3 VXLAN/SDN architecture on Cisco 9500 cores
- Deployed 500+ Cisco wireless access points and migrated campus distribution to 10 Gbps
- Implemented Zhone GPON network for enterprise LAN in new campus buildings
Education & Certifications
B.A. Management of Information Systems
Eastern Washington University · Sep 2016 — Jun 2019CCNA — Cisco Certified Network Associate
Cisco · Mar 2019 — Mar 2022JNCIA — Juniper Networks Certified Associate
Juniper Networks · Apr 2021 — Apr 2024Technical Skills
Carrier & MPLS Networking
Optical & Access Networks
Automation & Software
Infrastructure & Cloud
Projects & Community Involvement
Spokane Internet Exchange (SpokaneIX)
Spokane, WAFounder and Administrator of SpokaneIX, a regional Internet Exchange Point with presence at US Bank and TierPoint data centers. Provides local traffic peering infrastructure for Pacific Northwest networks, reducing latency and transit costs for member networks.
NANOG Program Committee
North American Network Operators' GroupServing on the NANOG Program Committee, responsible for curating and selecting technical content for one of the most prominent network operator conferences in North America. Involved in reviewing talk submissions, shaping conference agendas, and elevating the quality of community knowledge sharing across the NANOG community.
Conference Talks
Presentations at major networking conferences and industry events
To BNG or not to BNG
A deep-dive into Broadband Network Gateway architecture decisions for modern ISPs — examining tradeoffs between traditional BNG deployments and emerging alternatives.
Watch on YouTube
Network Automation Tools Showdown
A comparative analysis of leading network automation frameworks and tools, helping engineering teams choose the right solution for their operational needs.
Watch on YouTubeLet's Work Together
Available for engineering leadership roles, consulting engagements, and speaking opportunities. Reach out and let's talk.