Lingping Gao founded NetBrain Technologies in 2004 with a mission to simplify network management. Prior to founding NetBrain, Mr. Gao was the Chief Network Architect at Thomson Financial, where he managed the complexities of large enterprise networks and experienced the challenges of maintaining network performance. Mr. Gao has experience within multiple areas of business, including management, engineering and international business within the networking, software and automotive industries. Mr. Gao holds a BS and a BA in Automotive Engineering from Tsinghua University and an MS in Engineering from Yale University.
Paul Smith is the Director of Network Connectivity and Monitoring at CSL, bringing extensive experience in managing complex network architectures. His expertise spans Higher Education, Healthcare, Global Pharmaceuticals, and Enterprise environments, aligning cybersecurity with business goals.
Paul Russo is a Wireless Solutions Architect at Technologent and an experienced IT professional with a strong background in incident and resource management. He brings expertise in enterprise data center technologies, monitoring, and process optimization. Known for his ability to excel in high-stress, time-sensitive environments, Paul consistently delivers reliable and efficient solutions. His diverse experience spans operations management and technical architecture, enabling him to bridge the gap between technology and business needs. Paul is committed to driving innovation and operational excellence in wireless and IT infrastructure solutions.
Antoine Diening is a seasoned Solutions and Technical Architect at Click Networks Inc., leading large-scale Federal government contracts. With more than 25 years of experience spanning industry and government service delivery, he brings deep expertise in providing strategic direction and technical leadership for complex initiatives. Antoine is known for designing and delivering robust solutions that drive mission success while ensuring alignment with organizational goals and government standards.
With over 40 years of experience, Alan Holman is an accomplished IT leader recognized for driving innovation and business growth through advanced systems architectures and technology roadmaps. He has a proven record of leading global teams, optimizing processes, and delivering customer-focused solutions that achieve measurable results.
Song Pang has served as the Vice President of Support and Services for NetBrain since 2016. He is responsible for ensuring our customers are successful in deploying, adopting, and realizing value out of the NetBrain product through Technical Support, Professional Services, and Customer Success. Prior to NetBrain Mr. Pang worked for Stroud International, a management consulting firm, where he focused on partnering with operations leadership teams in opportunity identification, results delivery, and designing improvement frameworks. He holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering from Cornell University.
Get full hybrid visibility across devices, paths, topologies, and intent.
Use AI and automation to slash MTTR and eliminate manual troubleshooting.
Automate changes using intent and AI for faster, safer deployments.
Spot and fix risks early with AI-powered root-cause prevention.
In addition to our interactive sessions, we’ll offer 6 hands-on-workshops designed to deepen your expertise in specific areas of network automation.
Attendees of NetBrain Live 2024 will receive a special edition use case book featuring top Network Automation strategies. Organized into three key areas—Troubleshooting, Triple Defense Change Automation, and Network Observability—each use case provides a detailed overview, adoption workflows for all users, and a QR code linking to step-by-step guides. Start implementing as soon as you return home!