In this episode, we have 2 interviews: Danny Stutz and Carrie Cargil. We start things off chatting with Danny and hearing about his first time speaking at Summit and how his career has gone. He shares some of his keys to success and he is someone to keep your eye out for. Guest Bio and links:  Danny Stutz is a passionate technologist who helps his clients with AWS, Azure, Microsoft 365/Entra ID, and IAM services. He thrives on learning new technologies to support his clients and loves automating as much as he can, especially with PowerShell. Carrie Cargill has years of experience in education and project management but is a relative PowerShell novice. In 2019 she was a scholarship winner for PowerShell Summit and On-Ramp. Her grand aspirations are to create guided pair programming material to help in the teaching/learning of PowerShell and present it at the 2025 Summit. https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-stutz/ https://twitter.com/danny_stutz https://www.linkedin.com/in/carrie-cargill-pmp-3292255/  PowerShell Podcast Home page: https://www.pdq.com/resources/the-powershell-podcast/ https://powershellsummit.org  

In this episode of the PowerShell Podcast, we continue with our "bar sessions" from the PowerShell and DevOps Global Summit. We gain interesting insights into PowerShell, the Summit, career, and more. Our guests include Chris Masters, Joe Gasper, Rob Derickson, Chris Nguyen, Fred Weinmann, Merill Fernando, Clayton Tyger, Mike F. Robbins, Sean Wheeler, Prasidh Arora, and Danny Maertens.   Guest Bio and links: https://powershellsummit.org PowerShell Podcast Home page: https://www.pdq.com/resources/the-powershell-podcast/ Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b_2IyHdaaK4

In this special episode of the PowerShell Podcast, we chat with people at the PowerShell Summit. It's PowerShell after dark, the bar sessions. We talk about the OnRamp program, its scholarship program, and more. Then, we chat with Ambre Herron, Austin Hollett, Cory Knox, Ryan Richter, Vanda Paladino, and Tyson O'keefe. Links: PowerShell Podcast Home page: https://www.pdq.com/resources/the-powershell-podcast/ The PowerShell Podcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NVG6Xhry_yM https://powershellsummit.org  

In this special episode of the PowerShell Podcast, we chat with people at the PowerShell Summit. James Petty gives us a preview of the week ahead at PowerShell Summit. We also talk about the OnRamp program, its scholarship program, and more. Then, we chat with Ben Reader, Frank Lesniack, James Ruskin, Kevin Cefalu, and Steven Bucher. Links: https://powershellsummit.org Watch The PowerShell Podcast: https://www.pdq.com/resources/the-powershell-podcast/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CwOp92XpkkQ  

In this episode of the PowerShell Podcast, we are thrilled to host Jeff Brown, a seasoned educator and PowerShell enthusiast. Jeff takes us on a journey spanning nearly two decades of his prolific blog writing, revealing how it shaped his career trajectory. Delving into the importance of certifications, Jeff emphasizes their role as a structured pathway for acquiring new skills and advancing in the tech industry. We explore Jeff's transition from Azure Engineer to the dynamic realm of DevOps, uncovering valuable insights along the way. Join us as Jeff shares his wealth of experience, offering invaluable advice and perspectives for aspiring IT professionals and seasoned experts alike. Guest Bio and links: Jeff Brown is 16+ year veteran of the IT industry working with Windows Server, Office 365, Azure, and PowerShell. He is an active blogger and course creator for companies like CloudSkills, Cybrary, and PluralSight. He currently works as a DevOps Engineer focusing on Azure Cloud and Terraform.   Watch The PowerShell Podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2kaOMe2ZP7w https://discord.gg/pdq https://jdhitsolutions.com/blog/powershell/9343/github-scripting-challenge-solution/ https://o365reports.com/2024/03/14/creating-a-free-microsoft-365-e5-developer-tenant-is-no-longer-possible/ https://www.thelazyadministrator.com/2024/03/22/getting-started-with-github-copilot-in-the-cli/ https://www.pdq.com/blog/how-to-manage-powershell-secrets-with-secretsmanagement/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5ucSdX39zZU  

In this highly anticipated episode of the PowerShell Podcast, we sit down with the legendary Jeffrey Snover, the creator of PowerShell. With his departure from Microsoft, Jeffrey opens up about his insights, experiences, and candid opinions. From the inception of PowerShell to its current state, he shares the challenges he faced and the triumphs he celebrated. Jeffrey delves into the controversial topic of using aliases in scripts, shedding light on the pros and cons. Additionally, he offers thought-provoking perspectives on the evolving landscape of AI and his experience in AI ethics. Reflecting on his tenure at Microsoft, Jeffrey discusses the intricacies of navigating a large corporation and making a substantial impact. We also explore the concept of the "PowerShell sacred vow" and its significance. Join us for an illuminating conversation with Jeffrey Snover.   Guest Bio and links: Jeffrey Snover is a Distinguished Engineer at Google. Previously a Microsoft Technical Fellow, O365 AI Architect, Chief Architect for the Azure Storage and Edge Group and Windows Server. Snover is the inventor of Windows PowerShell, an object-based distributed automation engine, scripting language, and command line shell.   Watch The PowerShell Podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eiVGJS4AGJU https://psweekly.dowst.dev/ https://www.amazon.com/Shell-Idea-Untold-History-PowerShell/dp/B089M1FCH5 https://discord.gg/pdq https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d0joo5iHCxs https://www.amazon.com/Small-Team-Leadership-Ideas-after/dp/B09HHBVJS5 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LbAR4C5CKI4 https://leanpub.com/themonadmanifestoannotated https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UVUd9_k9C6A https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffreysnover/ https://twitter.com/jsnover https://youtu.be/lPX1H3jW8ZQ?si=HoQDK3Q8pJjg0YHI  

Join us for an inspiring episode of the PowerShell Podcast as we sit down with newly crowned Microsoft MVP, Clayton Tyger. Clayton shares his remarkable journey from being a PowerShell novice to achieving MVP status, highlighting the importance of a growth mindset and perseverance along the way. We delve into recent developments to his 365AutomatedLab module, exploring how it streamlines lab creation processes for PowerShell users. Additionally, Clayton discusses his adventures with ProxMox and PowerShell, offering valuable insights and practical tips. Tune in for an engaging conversation filled with personal anecdotes, professional insights, and a deep dive into the world of PowerShell with Clayton Tyger. Bio: A Microsoft PowerShell MVP, who has been in IT for over 17 years and grew up loving technology. I’ve handled everything from level 1 Help Desk to IT Project Manager roles. My current title is Systems Administrator, but still do a little of everything. I enjoy learning and talking IT with others, so feel free to reach out. Resource links: Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JvV4KqB5yw4 https://github.com/nerdstaunch/easy_packetloss_tracker https://discord.gg/pdq https://www.powershellgallery.com/Packages/PSSharedGoods/0.0.278 https://overpoweredshell.com/AWS-PowerShell-Intro-to-PowerShell-Lambdas-Creating-An-Automatic-Shutdown-Policy-for-EC2-Instances https://techbloggingfool.com/2024/02/19/powershell-find-remote-desktop-servers-on-a-domain/ https://clatent.com/about/ https://github.com/DevClate https://www.instagram.com/clatent/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/clayton-t-0b60b658/ https://twitter.com/clatent https://github.com/dfinke/PSWeave https://github.com/Corsinvest/cv4pve-api-powershell

In this engaging episode of the PowerShell Podcast, host Andrew Pla kicks things off by sharing some tab completion insights and more on the preshow. Andrew is joined by special guest Mark Wragg to delve into the world of DevOps and PowerShell. Mark, a longtime user of the cloud, and shares his observations of how things have changed over the years. The discussion covers common tasks and responsibilities in DevOps, along with Mark's innovative AzCostTools module, which provides a comprehensive solution for monitoring and managing cloud costs using PowerShell, complete with visually appealing graphs. Additionally, Mark shares his passion for Pester testing, infrastructure testing, and Infrastructure as Code, offering valuable advice and expertise to listeners. Tune in for a captivating conversation filled with practical tips and expert insights!   Guest Bio and links: Mark is an Azure DevOps Engineer from the UK, where he lives with his wife and three small humans. He's worked in IT full-time since 2003, except for a year out when he almost became a teacher. He started his IT career in Operations, which led to some Management roles, but he missed automating things and pivoted to DevOps, which he's been doing for the last few years as a contractor.   Watch the PowerShell Podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AEl6FQXTAEY https://twitter.com/FrodeFlaten/status/1765107833480311211 https://m.youtube.com/live/PVPkhogcTFU?si=OG9RjfIS7t1mIyYq https://discord.gg/pdq https://www.amazon.com/PowerShell-Automation-Scripting-Cybersecurity-Hacking/dp/1800566379 https://powershellisfun.com/2024/02/16/running-azure-cloud-shell-locally-using-docker/ https://wragg.io/a-powershell-cmdlet-to-copy-files-based-on-hash-difference/ https://psday.uk/ https://github.com/markwragg/PowerShell-AzCostTools https://github.com/markwragg/PowerShell-Influx https://github.com/devblackops/Terminal-Icons https://github.com/dahlbyk/posh-git

In this enlightening episode of the PowerShell Podcast, host Andrew Pla is joined by special guest Adil Leghari to delve into the intricacies of IAM (Identity and Access Management). Together, they explore the fundamentals of IAM and its significance in the broader realm of IT. Additionally, Andrew announces the PowerShell Podcast MVP awards, celebrating community excellence. Adil shares invaluable insights on career transitions, the anatomy of a login box, and common cyber attacks. He also sheds light on the flaws of passwords and emphasizes the importance of empathy and honest postmortems in the IT landscape. Tune in for a captivating discussion filled with wisdom and expertise! Guest Bio and links: I spent over a decade as a SysAdmin wrangling user endpoints and virtualizing business apps at the University of British Columbia. I spent the latter half of this time specializing in & evangelizing PowerShell, DevOps, and Automation. In 2019, I made the shift into Presales Engineering, working for Chocolatey Software and then Cloudsmith. I fell in love with helping customers and solving complex problems, and have never looked back. I'm also a speaker & author in the PowerShell Community. When not talking your ear off about PowerShell and DevOps/Automation, I enjoy nerding out on Open Source, tech gadgets (especially travel ones), stickers, graphic design, A/V production, and snowboarding. My Wife (Marla) & I recently welcomed our Daughter (Layla) into the World (Aug. '22), which has been the toughest but most rewarding job. Consequently, we spend most of our free time napping.   Watch The PowerShell Podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u1H9F-2-fqE https://github.com/mdgrs-mei/PowerShellRun/graphs/contributors https://twitter.com/markwragg/status/1765122240167944516 https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/training/modules/manage-single-multiple-computers-use-windows-powershell-remoting/?source=recommendations https://discord.gg/pdq https://jeffbrown.tech/powershell-script-parameters/ https://jdhitsolutions.com/blog/powershell/9323/module-linking/ https://haveibeenpwned.com/

Episode Summary: In this episode of the PowerShell Podcast, Andrew Pla is joined by esteemed guests Jeff Hicks, Microsoft MVP, and Mike F. Robbins, renowned Azure PowerShell writer. Together, they delve into the essential non-PowerShell skills necessary for a thriving career in IT. The conversation extends to the invaluable experiences gained from the OnRamp program at PowerShell Summit, highlighting the significance of passing on knowledge to the next generation. They also explore various community projects, recommend insightful books that capture the essence of the Summit experience, and stress the importance of fostering curiosity in one's journey. Tune in for a wealth of wisdom and inspiration from these industry experts! Guest Bio and links: Jeffery Hicks is an IT veteran with more than 30 years of experience, much of it as an IT infrastructure consultant specializing in Microsoft server technologies with an emphasis on automation and efficiency. He is a multi-year recipient of the Microsoft MVP Award. He works today as an independent author, teacher, and consultant. Jeff has taught and presented on PowerShell and the benefits of automation to IT Pros worldwide. He has authored, co-authored, and edited several books, writes for numerous online sites and print publications, is a Pluralsight author, and is a frequent speaker at technology conferences and user groups. Mike F. Robbins, a former Microsoft MVP, is the lead technical writer for Azure PowerShell at Microsoft. With extensive experience in  PowerShell, he is a scripting, automation, and efficiency expert. As a lifelong learner, Mike continuously strives to improve his skills and empower others by sharing his knowledge and experience. Mike is also a published author, and when he's not writing documentation for Microsoft,  he can be found sharing his thoughts and insights on his blog at http://mikefrobbins.com. Watch The PowerShell Podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5kPqaXb6JjE https://github.com/StartAutomating/Emoji https://github.com/NetSPI/PowerHuntShares https://firstpr.me/https://github.com/mdgrs-mei/PowerShellRun https://twitter.com/jsnover/status/1192068780198973442 https://twitter.com/stevenjudd/status/1758373131800949191 https://jdhitsolutions.github.io/ https://ironscripter.us https://mikefrobbins.com/2023/10/26/building-and-deploying-a-blog-with-hugo-and-github-pages/ https://mikefrobbins.com/2019/08/01/whats-in-your-powershell-psdefaultparametervalues-preference-variable/ https://leanpub.com/modernautomationwithpowershell https://leanpub.com/ps7now https://leanpub.com/bookstore?type=all&search=powershell new-timespan -Start (Get-date) -end ([datetime]"4/8/2024") https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9KSESLJ0LWA https://mikefrobbins.com