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Rick Bauer

Technical Solutions Architect

Campus Automation - Americas

Rick is a Technical Solutions Architect on the Campus Automation Team within North America at Cisco Systems. He is responsible for Network Automation and solution design for Enterprise Networks within the Sales Engineering Practice. Rick is focused on architecting complex campus networks concentrating on Network Automation, Programmability, AIOps/NetOps/DevOps, and Cisco DNA Center as it applies to the automation and programmability within the Enterprise. Rick is driven to evangelize network automation and programmability in order to help as many network engineers and architects build the skills that are essential to their future career growth. Rick holds a number of Cisco Certifications including a CCDE and CCIE in Routing & Switching, was a member of the CCIE Advisory Council (2014-2020), and has contributed to both the CCDE and DevNet certification programs. His goal is to build long-term relationships built on "THE" principle: Trust, Honesty, and Equality. CCDE #20140008 CCIE (R&S) #9482 DevNet Professional

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November 28, 2023

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WE ARE CISCO

From Vacation to Volunteer: How Hawaii Has Our Hearts and Our Help

2 min read

When fire ignited during Technical Solutions Architect Rick B.'s family vacation, they joined in to help the Hawaii they love, knowing Cisco had their backs.

September 26, 2022

NETWORKING

Cisco DNA Center Planning and Adoption What you need to know to make the jump to light speed, Part 2

7 min read

Do you have a Cisco DNA Center appliance and are now wondering how to get started and make the jump to light speed? In part 2, we will dig deeper into the changes that DNA Center will make to your devices.

April 15, 2022

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NETWORKING

Cisco DNA Center Planning and Adoption, Part 1 – What you need to make the jump to light speed

8 min read

Do you have a Cisco DNA Center appliance and are now wondering how to get started and make the jump to light speed? Read part 1 of the 2-part series to help you save time and improve the success of your Cisco DNA Center adoption.