Description:

Abstract: As networks grow increasingly complex, traditional approaches to network operations and design face limitations in efficiency and scalability. This presentation explores how Python, combined with quantum principles, can revolutionize the way we address these challenges. Attendees will gain insights into quantum computing concepts, learn about their application in network optimization, and see a demonstration of a simple project that showcases these principles in action.

Objectives:

1. Introduce Quantum Computing Fundamentals

• Basics of quantum computing: qubits, superposition, entanglement.
• Key quantum algorithms: Grover's, Shor's, Quantum Approximate Optimization Algorithm (QAOA)

2. Python and Quantum Computing Integration

• Discuss the role of Python as a versatile language for implementing quantum algorithms and interfacing with quantum computers.
• Highlight key Python libraries and frameworks such as Qiskit, Cirq, and PyQuil

3. Application in Network Operations and Design

• Explore specific network challenges that can benefit from quantum approaches, such as network optimization, traffic routing, and resource allocation.
• Present case studies and theoretical scenarios where quantum computing provides a significant advantage.

4. Project Demonstration

• Walk through a simple working project that uses Python and quantum principles to solve optimizing data center networks of a cloud service provider to minimize latency, load balance using QAOA.
• Explain the code in detail, demonstrating how quantum algorithms are implemented and executed using Python.

5. Future Directions and Opportunities

• Discuss the current state of quantum computing technology and its accessibility for developers.
• Explore future possibilities and research areas in the intersection of quantum computing and network engineering.

Prerequisites:

Basic Python and Networking principles

Speaker Info:

I am a network automation engineer/intermediate python developer with 8 years of experience and a strong background in network engineering and automation. I have a deep passion to explore emerging technologies and the practical and theoretical aspects of integrating them into real time network operations and design using python. This is my first time as a speaker in any conference, but i have attended multiple conferences all across the world and am working to get started with my public speaking to share my ideas as well as learn from the fellow developer community.

Name: Nivetha Venkatramanan Role: Network Automation Engineer Company: Adyen My LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nivetha-venkatramanan-862b236b