Eric Chou is a seasoned network automation advocate currently serving as Principal Network Architect at Network to Code since January 2024. With a career spanning over two decades, Eric founded Network Automation Nerds, LLC in June 2016, focusing on empowering network engineers through innovative content and community support. Prior experience includes notable roles as Principal Engineer at A10 Networks, Sr. Network Service Engineer at Microsoft Corporation, and Network Engineer at Amazon.com. Eric also held positions at Juniper Networks, Cisco-Linksys, Time Warner Cable, and GUS Networks. Education includes a Master of Science in Entrepreneurship from the University of Washington and a Bachelor of Science in Finance with a minor in MIS from California State Polytechnic University-Pomona.