- Event
- Industry Event
- Aviz at AutoCon 4 (NAF)
Aviz at AutoCon 4 (NAF)
- November 17–21, 2025
- Austin, TX
Real-world automation. Practitioner-led progress.
We’re joining the community pushing network automation forward.
AutoCon 4, hosted by the Network Automation Forum, is one of the most authentic, practitioner-driven gatherings in the networking world. Designed by and for engineers, developers, and architects, it’s where real-world automation challenges are addressed—honestly, collaboratively, and without the hype.
Aviz is excited to be part of this hands-on, technical forum to share how we’re helping teams operationalize AI, observability, and multi-vendor automation at scale—without adding complexity.
Why Meet Aviz at AutoCon 4
- Dive into practical use cases for automation and orchestration in open networks
- Learn how Network Copilot™ simplifies repetitive workflows with real-time, rule-based intelligence
- See how ONES™ helps teams monitor, manage, and scale multi-vendor fabrics
- Connect with a community of engineers solving the same challenges you are
Meet the Experts
Chid Perumal, CTO Aviz Networks
Bringing over 20 years of expertise, Chid is a proficient architect and developer of software applications catering to both Enterprise and Cloud Networks. Prior to founding Aviz, he played pivotal roles in software architecture and leadership at Amazon (AWS), Lenovo, IBM, and Blade Networks Technologies. Chid holds several patents in Software Defined Networking, Network Observability, and Enterprise Switching/Routing. He has contributed to several white papers on solutions involving Hyper-Converged Infrastructure, Application performance monitoring and SDN. Chid’s leadership has positioned Aviz as a frontrunner in integrating Generative AI into enterprise networking, accelerating innovation through AI technologies.
Madhu Paluru, Director of Engineering, Aviz Networks
Madhu is a distinguished technology leader with a rich history spanning over two decades in Cloud, Data Networking, and Open Source. Currently spearheading the development of a cutting-edge Gen AI-powered Network 3.0 stack at Aviz, he holds a pivotal role in democratizing Open Networking and generative AI technologies for a wider audience. In addition to his role at Aviz, Madhu serves as a respected moderator for the SONiC community. Engaging daily with SONiC customers and developers, his extensive industry experience, spanning decades, has empowered him to train over 100 engineers within the ecosystem. Madhu’s commitment extends beyond individual skill development; he actively contributes to creating more SONiC professionals and assists companies globally in optimizing their utilization of this transformative technology. His leadership is marked by a passion for innovation, collaborative community engagement, and a steadfast dedication to advancing the capabilities of Open Networking.
Less theory. More doing. Let’s automate better—together.
If you’re hands-on with automation or building AI-ready infrastructure, join us at AutoCon 4 for an honest conversation about what works, what doesn’t, and what’s next.
