The PowerShell Podcast

Unveiling the Power of Generative AI with Chrissy LeMaire

Jul 29, 2024

01:13:18

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Chrissy LeMaire, a Vaguely French developer and PS & SQL MVP, dives into the transformative power of generative AI. She shares her journey returning to in-person speaking after five years and reflects on her experiences at PSConfEU. Insights from her upcoming book, 'Generative AI for the IT Professional,' are sprinkled throughout, offering practical applications of AI to enhance productivity. Key topics include the potential for AI in coding tasks, job preparedness, and the importance of privacy, making a strong case for embracing these innovative technologies.

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Quick takeaways

Chrissy LeMaire emphasizes the importance of in-person conferences for networking and personal connection within the tech community.

The integration of AI technologies in PowerShell allows for the automation of repetitive tasks, increasing productivity and efficiency for developers.

Sharing experiences from AI demonstrations, including challenges faced, fosters a culture of learning and collaboration within the developer community.

Deep dives

Spotlighting Community Content

Recent developments within the PowerShell community highlight an array of valuable content available for learning and skill enhancement. Notable mentions include the PSConf EU sessions now accessible on YouTube, showcasing impressive talks such as Chrissy's presentation on AI at Work, which garnered enthusiastic feedback. Additionally, Miriam's session focusing on practical PowerShell empowerment for security professionals emphasizes the importance of security within the community. Engaging with these resources encourages enthusiasts to not only absorb knowledge but to also experiment and apply new skills in safe test environments, ultimately enhancing their PowerShell capabilities.

Intro

3min

AI Conference Reflections and Innovations

29min

Harnessing Generative AI for Efficient Workflows

18min

Streamlining Productivity with Consistent Prompting in AI

2min

AI Innovations in Job Preparedness

16min

Exploring Practical Applications of Generative AI for IT Professionals

1min

Exploring AI and PowerShell Innovations

5min

In this episode, Chrissy LeMaire discusses AI, her experience at PSConfEU, and her return to in-person speaking after a 5-year break. She provides an update on her book, "Generative AI for the IT Professional," and shares insights into leveraging AI beyond just conversing with ChatGPT. Chrissy also showcases a couple of interesting use cases involving AI.

Guest Bio and links:

Vaguely French Developer in Europe, PS & SQL MVP, inaugural GitHub Star, got a master's degree in Systems Engineering. She’s also certified in SQL Server, Linux, SharePoint and network security.

PowerShell Podcast Home page: https://www.pdq.com/resources/the-powershell-podcast/

PowerShell Pro Tips - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K95ovoMh170

https://youtu.be/JgqbR-7O7TI

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GxE61LdyyD8

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=859KWL6vcms&list=PLfeA8kIs7CoftSa3hQ9dQseIxdSMBZO_z&index=7

https://www.manning.com/books/generative-ai-for-the-it-pro

https://github.com/mkht/PSOpenAI

http://dbatools.ai

http://privacy.openai.com

https://gist.github.com/potatoqualitee/3a0554fbab9a73e3f747f733da1198fb

https://github.com/potatoqualitee/finetuna

https://blog.netnerds.net/2024/06/ai-presentation-lessons-learned/