In this special live episode recorded amidst the rain-soaked streets of Malmö duringPSConfEU 2025, host Andrew Pla brings us a vibrant, multi-guest edition of the PowerShell Podcast. From impromptu bar chats to in-depth discussions on PowerShell modules, CI/CD pipelines, career growth, and community culture, this episode captures the heart of the PowerShell community in full force.
Hear from speakers, first-time attendees, longtime community contributors, and PowerShell legends as they share their stories, projects, career journeys, favorite sessions, and the human side of tech.
Guests:
- Harm Veenstra (PowerShellIsFun, MVP and Legend)
- Constantin Hager (PS Framework user & Inn-Salzach PowerShell Group organizer)
- Thomas Hadin (Swedish consultant, Discord regular)
- James Ruskin (Chocolatey engineer, bigtime PowerSheller, kind and smart)
- Emanuel Palm (Microsoft MVP and PSConfEU speaker)
- Suresh "SK" Krishnan (IAM pro & PowerShell podcast superfan)
Topics Covered:
- Favorite PSConfEU 2025 sessions and key takeaways
- GitHub Actions & GitHub Apps deep dive
- Lightning talks & community demo formats
- User group organizing and mentoring new speakers
- Tools: PS Framework, Spectre.Console, AI Shell, ModuleBuilder
- PowerShell remoting, PSDefaultParameterValues, and CI pipelines
- Career development insights, perspective shifts, and personal growth
- Building friendships and networks in the PowerShell community
Highlights:
- “There’s no magic” – a recurring theme reminding listeners to understand what they’re running.
- Reflections on how empathy and perspective can transform your IT career.
- A shoutout to the PowerShell Discord community and lesser-known contributors like weq and Chris Dent.
- Real stories of overcoming stage fright, pushing past visa issues, and finding belonging through tech.
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