Why Teams Call Me
Jim DeLeskie
I’m equal parts builder and operator. I thrive on messy environments—where you have to honor decades of networking fundamentals while adopting AI fast enough to matter. When the alarms light up, my job is to keep everyone calm, communicate clearly and get the packets flowing.
My ethos is simple: discipline from veteran service, curiosity from a lifetime in music, and an obsession with sharing knowledge so the next generation is battle-ready.
Operator Empathy
I’ve manned NOCs, cleared BGP storms at 3 a.m. and negotiated peering in the hallway between sessions. That empathy keeps recommendations grounded.
Leadership Under Pressure
Veteran mindset: assess, prioritize, execute, debrief—and like a good setlist, make sure every handoff hits the right note before the encore.
AI with Guardrails
AI is a force multiplier—when the data is clean, the models are explainable and the humans are still in the loop. I tune the stack like vintage tube amps: loud, clear and never blowing out your speakers.