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Kareem Iskander

Head of Technical Advocacy

Learn with Cisco

As Principal Engineer and Head of Technical Advocacy at Learn with Cisco, Kareem leads the charge in helping practitioners embrace the future of networking and AI. He specializes in simplifying complex technologies—leveraging APIs, hands-on education, and practical code examples to accelerate real-world adoption. A Hall of Fame Cisco Live! Distinguished Speaker and Cisco Certified Automation Professional (DevNet 500), Kareem is recognized for translating cutting-edge innovation into actionable insights that empower engineers and organizations alike. When he’s not driving the next wave of Agentic AI and infrastructure automation, Kareem enjoys playing fútbol and experimenting with creative homebrew recipes.

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April 12, 2022

DEVELOPER

Learn How to Prepare for the DevNet Expert Exam!

2 min read

There’s a new DevNet certification available. Pass the exam, and you can become a Cisco Certified DevNet Expert! The exam covers a whole host of topics, so it’s important to prepare well. That way, you can give the exam your best shot. In Episode 55 of DevNet Snack Minute, Joe Clarke (Cisco Distinguished Engineer) gives […]

July 5, 2023

LEARN WITH CISCO

The Launchpad: Kickstart Your Learning Journey [Part 1]

3 min read

In the first part of the Launchpad Series, learn how to demonstrate proficiency in Infrastructure as Code, pertaining to the DevNet Expert certification blueprint domain.

March 15, 2022

DEVELOPER

Use “Scorecards” to Check on Security of Your Open Source Projects

1 min read

Watch the Snack Minute interview with Stephen Augustus, Head of Open Source at Cisco, about Scorecard and how you use them to improve the security of your project.

April 28, 2021

DEVELOPER

Network Automation with Cisco DNA Center SDK – Part 3

3 min read

Learn how to leverage the Cisco DNA Center Python SDK to automate site creation, automate device discovery, and assign newly discovered devices to the site.

March 15, 2021

DEVELOPER

New Workshop Experience in the Virtual DevNet Zone at Cisco Live Global

1 min read

DevNet Zone hands-on workshops bring high-quality technical learning to Cisco Live Global. Find the workshop you want to attend and register now.

January 4, 2021

DEVELOPER

Network Automation with Cisco DNA Center SDK – Part 2

3 min read

See how to leverage Python to programmatically run IOS commands throughout your infrastructure with Cisco DNA Center Command Runner APIs.

November 9, 2020

DEVELOPER

Network Automation with Cisco DNA Center SDK – Part 1

3 min read

Learn how Cisco’s API-first approach to network programmability and automation enables developers to build network applications on top of DNA Center using the Cisco DNA Center SDK.

September 21, 2020

DEVELOPER

Try the New Cisco DNA Center API Documentation – Interactive Edition

2 min read

See how the interactive docs minimize the heavy lifting of getting started so you can focus on using the API to build successful and efficient code.

June 24, 2020

DEVELOPER

Secure Your Cisco DNA Center API Authentication with Vault

2 min read

What's the best way to secure your API keys? Get Kareem's quick and easy guide on how to integrate Vault within your code.