Taming Network Complexity: Nikhil Handigol on the Evolution of Digital Twins and Forward AI

February 27, 2026

Modern network complexity has officially surpassed human capacity, and “slapping AI” on top of raw data isn’t a viable solution for critical infrastructure. Joining Techstrong TV is Nikhil Handigol, Co-Founder and Chief AI Officer of Forward Networks, to discuss the decade-long journey from Software-Defined Networking (SDN) to the launch of Forward AI. Handigol explains why the future of autonomous network operations must be built on a foundation of mathematical truth—leveraging mathematically accurate digital twins to allow conversational agents to reason, plan, and execute multi-step workflows with unprecedented safety.

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Guest(s): Nikhil Handigol
Categories: Interviews
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