Publications

Collection of publications that I've independently authored.

Books

Not much to say here, everyone knows what a book is!

CCIE SPv4 Comprehensive Guide My highly technical CCIE SPv4 book. Almost 3,000 pages of detailed, relevant content not found elsewhere.
CCIE SPv5 Ultimate Bundle Combines my CCIE SPv4 book with an expertly designed lab workbook by Piotr Jablonski and Lukasz Bromirski. Best value!
Fifty Pieces of Gold Several hours of audio as I narrate one year's worth of blogs covering many non-technical topics (book text included).
Cisco DevNet Evolving Technologies Updated constantly with CI/CD, this free book covers cloud, network programmability, and Internet of Things.

Original research documents describing new ideas and architectures.

BGP Traffic-Engineering Server (BTS) in 3-stage Leaf/Spine Fabrics A simple and low-cost alternative to steering IP traffic (includes automation).
Resiliently Scaling OSPF over Hub/Spoke Networks Optimize the WAN when using OSPF in hub/spoke environments, specifically Cisco DMVPN.
Secure Network Tunneling with 6rd and GETVPN Explore an alternative to hub/spoke WANs with a focus on military tactical networks.
Global-scale MPLS Design with CSC and Inter-AS Option C Deep dive based on the largest, most complex network I've ever built.
Mobile Access using DHCPv6 Prefix Delegation Describes a low-touch, distributed security architecture based on the NSA CSfC program.
HA Interdomain Multicast Transport over MPLS An innovative design combining mLDP, RSVP-TE, DNS for SSM mappings, and admission control.

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