In this episode of the PowerShell Podcast, we sit down with Steven Judd and Kevin Laux for insights and inspiration from the PowerShell community. Steven shares his experiences overcoming the hurdles of live demos, recounts the highlights of PowerShell Saturday NC, and reveals the story behind his iconic bling and love for puns. He delves into the importance of "practice makes progress," encouraging listeners to embrace growth through consistent effort. Kevin Laux joins the conversation to discuss his journey with PowerShell, his role with the Research Triangle PowerShell User Group (RTPSUG), and the impact of community involvement. Guest Bio and links:  Steven Judd is a 25+ year IT Pro and most recently an Infrastructure Engineer https://shortcutyour.life https://github.com/stevenjudd/safelydetonate Kevin Laux is an experienced DevOps leader and PowerShell expert with a track record of improving automation and productivity https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevinlaux/ https://www.youtube.com/@RTPSUG PowerShell Podcast Home page: https://www.pdq.com/resources/the-powershell-podcast/ PowerShell Pro Tips - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K95ovoMh170    

In this chat with Christian Ritter, a Microsoft MVP and PowerShell enthusiast, he shares his journey to MVP status and insights on Microsoft Graph. The discussion highlights the vibrant growth of the PowerShell community in Germany, including the exciting upcoming PowerShell Saturday event. Christian dives into using the Graph API in PowerShell scripts, comparing SDK modules and direct API calls. His passion for community contributions is evident, making this a must-listen for anyone interested in PowerShell and automation.

In this episode, we dive into all things community and PowerShell Saturday, from preparation and organization to the impact of community-driven events on career growth. We chat about what led up to the big day, our personal experiences, and why attending conferences, user groups, and community events can be game-changing for anyone in tech. Find your next step and be the community! Guest Bio and links:  Mike Kanakos is a three-time Microsoft MVP award recipient and currently manages the Foundational Services and Automation team at Align Technology, the company behind Invisalign braces. He leads a team that develops automation tools for Azure AD, Active Directory, and Single Sign-On, with the goal of automating processes and eliminating tedious tasks for various teams.  https://bsky.app/profile/mikekanakos.bsky.social https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikekanakos/ https://x.com/MikeKanakos https://commandline.ninja/ Phil Bossman is a Microsoft MVP and PowerShell enthusiast with a passion for learning and efficiency in all things. Phil is currently a Cloud Architect and computing expert in the Raleigh, NC area. Phil is a co-organizer of the Research Triangle PowerShell User Group @rtpsug. https://bsky.app/profile/schlauge.bsky.social https://schlauge.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/philbossman/ https://x.com/Schlauge PowerShell Podcast Home page: https://www.pdq.com/resources/the-powershell-podcast/ PowerShell Pro Tips - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K95ovoMh170    

In this special episode of the PowerShell Podcast, recorded at PowerShell Saturday NC, we sit down with Rafael Garcia and Kevin O'Connor to discuss their experiences at the conference. They share their key takeaways, favorite sessions, and the excitement of connecting with the PowerShell community in person. We also chat with Ryan Park, diving into his background, his favorite talks from the event, and tips he has for PowerShell enthusiasts. Along the way, we explore some fun stories and personal insights from each guest, giving listeners a well-rounded view of the event and what makes PowerShell Saturday NC special. Join us for a behind-the-scenes look at the conference, with plenty of learning and laughter to go around!   Guest Bio and links:   Rafael Garcia - https://www.linkedin.com/in/rafael-garcia-066b20185/ Ryan Park - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryan-park-09b25b160/ Kevin O'Connor - https://www.linkedin.com/in/koconnor0/ PowerShell Podcast Home page: https://www.pdq.com/resources/the-powershell-podcast/ PowerShell Pro Tips - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K95ovoMh170    

Frank Lesniak, an IT professional passionate about cross-platform PowerShell, discusses its growth since 2018 and unique use cases across multiple platforms. Neha Patil, a computer science pro and first-time speaker, introduces Mailozaurr, a tool for automating stylish email communications directly from PowerShell. They also delve into advancements in error handling and AI integration, and emphasize the importance of community in enhancing PowerShell skills. Discover how these innovations are simplifying workflows and fostering collaboration!

In this episode of the PowerShell Podcast, I sit down with Blake Cherry to discuss the Redfish Protocol and its impact on simplifying data center hardware management, drawing insights from his talk at PowerShell Saturday, NC. We explore how Redfish is reshaping IT systems at scale. I also speak with Danny Stutz, who dives into the intersection of PowerShell and Data Science, covering topics like AI, data analysis, and K-means clustering, all applied to real-world use cases using PowerShell. Whether you're managing hardware or looking to integrate advanced data science techniques into your scripts, this episode has something for everyone!   Guest Bio and links: Blake Cherry - Senior Consultant in Enterprise Technology at West Monroe www.linkedin.com/in/blake-cherry-333053148 https://github.com/Blakelishly/PowerShellRedfishTools https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QmQTIRQjl8U&pp=ygUbc3dvcmRmaXNoIHBvd2Vyc2hlbGwgc3VtbWl0   Danny Stutz - Cybersecurity & Enterprise Technology Architect at West Monroe https://x.com/danny_stutz https://github.com/danstutz https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-stutz/   https://discord.gg/pdq https://x.com/andrewplatech https://linkedin.com/in/andrewplatech PowerShell Podcast Home page: https://www.pdq.com/resources/the-powershell-podcast/ PowerShell Pro Tips - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K95ovoMh170  

In this episode of the PowerShell Podcast, we welcome back the "bestsest in the midwestest" Drew McClellan, who shares his recent promotion from Jr. Sysadmin to SysAdmin II. Drew talks about how he uses PowerShell in his daily role, tackling new software implementations and projects, and his approach to continuous learning. We also dive into how the OnRamp experience at PowerShell Summit helped prepare him. As a bonus, Drew, a chef for 10 years, dishes out some recipe recommendations to Andrew! Links:  https://discord.gg/pdq https://github.com/vexx32/PSKoans https://clatent.com/2024/09/simple-tip-for-github-copilot/ https://jeffbrown.tech/powershell-advanced-functions https://marketplace.visualstudio.com/items?itemName=justin-grote.powershell-extension-pack PowerShell Podcast Home page: https://www.pdq.com/resources/the-powershell-podcast/ PowerShell Pro Tips - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K95ovoMh170  

On this episode of The PowerShell Podcast, we sit down with Shaun Lawrie to discuss terminal user interfaces (TUIs) and his work on the PWSHSpectreConsole project. Shaun shares insights into the world of TUIs, offers valuable career advice, and talks about his journey in tech. Tune in for practical tips and an in-depth look at what it takes to thrive in the PowerShell ecosystem. Guest Bio and links: Shaun Lawrie is an IT professional from Wellington, New Zealand, with a passion for automating his jobs away. He's worked in QA, development, site reliability, and delivery with some of the largest web platforms in New Zealand over the last ten years. He's currently the Platform Engineering Lead at PartsTrader Markets Limited leading a team responsible for improving delivery processes, maintaining quality, and automating all of the things. Resource links: https://youtu.be/PwRCpTXI5o0?si=dZ8mXIBO78E7ARnj https://github.com/ShaunLawrie/PresentingGamingPowerShellForFunAndProfit https://pwshspectreconsole.com/guides/upgrading-to-v2/ https://shaunlawrie.com/ https://github.com/ShaunLawrie/Presentations/tree/main/2024-09-12-PwshSpectreConsole https://github.com/ShaunLawrie/PwshPaint https://github.com/StartAutomating/HelpOut https://x.com/shaun_lawrie PowerShell Podcast Home page: https://www.pdq.com/resources/the-powershell-podcast/ PowerShell Pro Tips - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K95ovoMh170 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MlHDD2o6l7E  

In this episode of the PowerShell Podcast, we sit down with Micah Shonyo to explore his inspiring journey into PowerShell, from his early days learning the language to his current projects. We dive into the story behind his Microsoft Cluster Management module, discussing what motivated him to create it and how it helps sysadmins. Micah also shares how learning PowerShell opened the door for him to start using C#, blending scripting with development to elevate his technical skills. We wrap up the conversation with insights into his career goals and aspirations for the future. Guest Bio and links: Micah is a sysadmin who loves PowerShell. He spends his days drinking Dr. Pepper, making modules, and automating any issue that comes across his plate.   PowerShell Podcast Home page: https://www.pdq.com/resources/the-powershell-podcast/ PowerShell Pro Tips - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K95ovoMh170 https://office365itpros.com/2024/09/03/tojsonstring-method https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CZebaHiPikI https://discord.gg/pdq https://github.com/SaintSatan69/MS-Cluster https://github.com/SaintSatan69/MicahShell  

Justin Grote, a Datacenter Solutions Architect and Microsoft MVP, dives into the world of PowerShell and its modern advancements. He discusses the impressive features of the Spectre.Console library for creating terminal user interfaces. Justin introduces his innovative PowerShell modules, highlighting their benefits. The conversation shifts to PowerShell 7.5, revealing crucial performance improvements and new functionalities. Lastly, he emphasizes the importance of speed in automation and shares tips for writing cleaner, reusable code.