In this episode, Raj Yavatkar, Chief Technology Officer of Juniper Networks, imparts his wisdom on fostering innovation, navigating the future of networking technologies, and nurturing tech leadership. He elucidates the key qualities required for tech leaders, such as humility, constant learning, and fostering connections with engineers. Raj illuminates his approach to balancing innovation with security imperatives, emphasizing the integration of security architects from the onset. He expounds on the pivotal role of AI and machine learning in evolving network security while highlighting the potential threats posed by generative AI. He further delves into strategies for delivering cloud networking infrastructure, emphasizing systematic capacity planning and cultivating technical leadership within teams.   About Raj Yavatkar Raj Yavatkar is the Chief Technology Officer of Juniper Networks.  He is a board member and advisor to startups and an angel investor.  He has earlier worked with Google and Intel. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tbcy/support