Mike Lossmann
@mikelossmann.bsky.social
Networking Thought Leader and Speaker. Technical Evangelist @ForwardNetworks. My opinions are my own.
When they said neon green, I didn’t think it would be this bright…….
October 8, 2025 at 4:47 PM
When they said neon green, I didn’t think it would be this bright…….
This hit home. It’s not a lack of ideas holding you back; it's the need for everything to be perfect before you even begin. Your "bad" first draft is a necessary step toward the great hundredth draft. Let go of the fear and just start creating.
#creators #perfectionism #ProgressNotPerfection
#creators #perfectionism #ProgressNotPerfection
September 23, 2025 at 2:35 PM
This hit home. It’s not a lack of ideas holding you back; it's the need for everything to be perfect before you even begin. Your "bad" first draft is a necessary step toward the great hundredth draft. Let go of the fear and just start creating.
#creators #perfectionism #ProgressNotPerfection
#creators #perfectionism #ProgressNotPerfection
After a successful #ciscolive, it’s time to go off the grid for a week for a much deserved vacation.
June 15, 2025 at 4:39 PM
After a successful #ciscolive, it’s time to go off the grid for a week for a much deserved vacation.
When Keith Barker, the person who taught me networking, compliments my #CLUS presentation, I know I'm on the right track! Catch me at Forward Networks booth 3919 for a demo, poker chip, and a chance to play roulette to win some cool prizes. #ForwardNetworks #NDT #CiscoLive
June 11, 2025 at 7:19 PM
When Keith Barker, the person who taught me networking, compliments my #CLUS presentation, I know I'm on the right track! Catch me at Forward Networks booth 3919 for a demo, poker chip, and a chance to play roulette to win some cool prizes. #ForwardNetworks #NDT #CiscoLive
First presentation was a packed house! Don’t miss your chance to see ay one of these demos I am giving at Forward Networks, Inc. booth 3919. Sit for a demo and get a poker chip to play roulette for a chance to win cool some prices. #ForwardNetworks #NDT #CLUS #CiscoLive
June 9, 2025 at 7:21 PM
First presentation was a packed house! Don’t miss your chance to see ay one of these demos I am giving at Forward Networks, Inc. booth 3919. Sit for a demo and get a poker chip to play roulette for a chance to win cool some prices. #ForwardNetworks #NDT #CLUS #CiscoLive
As I’m sitting in Atlanta airport waiting to get on my flight to #clus, I can’t help but think about the past and how I used to think. This hit home and wanted to share it. Hopefully it helps someone along the way. Hope everyone has safe travels today and see you all there!
June 8, 2025 at 2:14 PM
As I’m sitting in Atlanta airport waiting to get on my flight to #clus, I can’t help but think about the past and how I used to think. This hit home and wanted to share it. Hopefully it helps someone along the way. Hope everyone has safe travels today and see you all there!
This is the obligatory “I am on my way to a conference” social post right? Heading out tonight to #CiscoLiveEMEA! If you’re around tomorrow and want to grab a drink, let me know! Safe travels everyone! Looking forward to seeing everyone on Monday!
February 7, 2025 at 11:08 PM
This is the obligatory “I am on my way to a conference” social post right? Heading out tonight to #CiscoLiveEMEA! If you’re around tomorrow and want to grab a drink, let me know! Safe travels everyone! Looking forward to seeing everyone on Monday!
20 years in IT and still learning new things, like how apparently you can see sub-second up/down neighbor adjacencies in BGP 🧐. I’m half expecting to find out I’ve been using the ‘wrong’ cable this whole time. #AlwaysLearning #BGP #TheMoreYouKnow #Networking #StillFiguringItOut
January 29, 2025 at 9:00 PM
20 years in IT and still learning new things, like how apparently you can see sub-second up/down neighbor adjacencies in BGP 🧐. I’m half expecting to find out I’ve been using the ‘wrong’ cable this whole time. #AlwaysLearning #BGP #TheMoreYouKnow #Networking #StillFiguringItOut
That #nano-texture screen has me all 😍😍😍
December 17, 2024 at 10:34 PM
That #nano-texture screen has me all 😍😍😍
What's the hottest event in Las Vegas next week? Well, if you think enterprise networking is hot, then you're gonna LOVE my session at #GartnerIO on Tuesday, December 10. It's called 'No Place to Hide - Network Data Intelligence with a Digital Twin' -- Register now. nav.gartner.com#/en/navigato...
December 5, 2024 at 5:58 PM
What's the hottest event in Las Vegas next week? Well, if you think enterprise networking is hot, then you're gonna LOVE my session at #GartnerIO on Tuesday, December 10. It's called 'No Place to Hide - Network Data Intelligence with a Digital Twin' -- Register now. nav.gartner.com#/en/navigato...
I caved this morning when the house was 64°…. Did not sign up for this when I moved here
December 3, 2024 at 4:31 AM
I caved this morning when the house was 64°…. Did not sign up for this when I moved here
I wasn’t a believer because of all the TikTok videos clogging my feed about them, but #1UpNutrition, I am now a believer! Holy crap, both of these are delicious!
December 1, 2024 at 8:48 PM
I wasn’t a believer because of all the TikTok videos clogging my feed about them, but #1UpNutrition, I am now a believer! Holy crap, both of these are delicious!
So much going on in the world, but we can all agree that we have done this once! Happy thanksgiving!
November 28, 2024 at 9:55 PM
So much going on in the world, but we can all agree that we have done this once! Happy thanksgiving!
Day two #autocon2! We are having some great conversations about where we people are in their automation journey and where Forward Networks can help! I’ll be at the booth all day, come by and say hi! Don’t forget to try out our automation pipeline!
November 21, 2024 at 3:23 PM
Day two #autocon2! We are having some great conversations about where we people are in their automation journey and where Forward Networks can help! I’ll be at the booth all day, come by and say hi! Don’t forget to try out our automation pipeline!
While at #autocon2, yesterday I decided to take a break and drive over to Red Rocks. All I can say is my lungs didn’t appreciate the jogging, but it was worth it.
November 20, 2024 at 3:17 PM
While at #autocon2, yesterday I decided to take a break and drive over to Red Rocks. All I can say is my lungs didn’t appreciate the jogging, but it was worth it.
When you finally made it through a Network Engineers #Python course and had sporadic issues connecting to devices, you thought it was something you were doing in the scripts, but come to find out it was your UniFi IPS is actually doing its job... #networking
November 11, 2024 at 3:57 PM
When you finally made it through a Network Engineers #Python course and had sporadic issues connecting to devices, you thought it was something you were doing in the scripts, but come to find out it was your UniFi IPS is actually doing its job... #networking
I feel like this just needs to be said….
November 6, 2024 at 12:56 AM
I feel like this just needs to be said….
I know I am getting up in age, but when did this song turn 30!
August 18, 2024 at 6:12 PM
I know I am getting up in age, but when did this song turn 30!
My new toy for the lab came in. Can’t wait to set it up and see what kind of content I come up with 😎
June 19, 2024 at 6:36 PM
My new toy for the lab came in. Can’t wait to set it up and see what kind of content I come up with 😎
This was definitely a #CiscoLive to remember. Had great conversations with prospects in the booth. Met up with some friends, met a legend, a mythbuster and had some awesome people give me some great advice to help me get out of my own head. Safe travels back home everyone!
June 6, 2024 at 2:52 PM
This was definitely a #CiscoLive to remember. Had great conversations with prospects in the booth. Met up with some friends, met a legend, a mythbuster and had some awesome people give me some great advice to help me get out of my own head. Safe travels back home everyone!
You know you have made it in your career when Keith Barker comments on your presentation…. Thanks for stopping by! Sorry I never called you back 🤣
June 3, 2024 at 11:53 PM
You know you have made it in your career when Keith Barker comments on your presentation…. Thanks for stopping by! Sorry I never called you back 🤣
It’s been a while since I posted but thankfully thankfully the family issue has calmed down alot. Excited to be on the way to #CLUS! Looking forward to meet some new connections and reconnect with some old friends! Stop by booth 5538 and say hi! #Cisco #CiscoLive2024
June 1, 2024 at 6:39 PM
It’s been a while since I posted but thankfully thankfully the family issue has calmed down alot. Excited to be on the way to #CLUS! Looking forward to meet some new connections and reconnect with some old friends! Stop by booth 5538 and say hi! #Cisco #CiscoLive2024
Vacation disconnect starts now! See y’all in a week!!
March 9, 2024 at 6:35 PM
Vacation disconnect starts now! See y’all in a week!!
Another milestone down on the Peloton! Can’t wait for the next one….
March 7, 2024 at 4:12 PM
Another milestone down on the Peloton! Can’t wait for the next one….