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James Petty

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The PowerShell Podcast PowerShell and DevOps Global Summit – Jon Junell, Clayton and Nick, Gordon and Sammie, and Scott

We are back with another set of PowerShell after dark interviews at the PowerShell & DevOps Global Summit. We discuss the major takeaways from Summit with Jon Junell, Clayton and Nick, Gordon and Sammie, and we finish it off with Scott. Catch the vibe from Summit in this interview-filled episode!

Links

https://github.com/PowerShell/GraphicalTools

https://www.youtube.com/live/OaNkHnWWpCs?feature=share

https://github.com/vexx32/PSKoans

https://www.powershellgallery.com/packages/Microsoft.PowerShell.ConsoleGuiTools/0.7.2

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The PowerShell Podcast PowerShell and DevOps Global Summit – Josh King and Steven Bucher

In this special episode, we bring you two exciting interviews. 

First up, we talk with Josh King, who needs no introduction. In this interview, we dive into Josh’s background, his travels from New Zealand, and his contributions to the PowerShell community, including his popular module, BurntToast. He also gives pro tips on giving a successful talk. We also get to know the man behind the keyboard and learn about his favorite tools and hobbies. 

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The PowerShell Podcast PowerShell and DevOps Global Summit – The bar sessions

What happens after dark at the PowerShell & DevOps Summit? Find out as Andrew and Jordan chat with Summit attendees and organizers during the PowerShell Podcast bar sessions. Jordan and Andrew discuss the major takeaways from Summit with Josh Hendricks, James Petty, Ryan Spletzer, and Kevin and Reese. Enjoy this mid-week edition of the PowerShell Podcast.

See additional updates from the Summit on our blog: https://www.pdq.com/blog/powershell-summit-2023-recap/

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The PowerShell Podcast Talking PowerShell on Ramp with Drew McClellan

In this episode of the PowerShell Podcast Drew talks about how he got into IT, his experience with the PowerShell community, and his plans for the future. Last we talk about winning a scholarship for the PowerShell Summit on ramp. 

Guest Bio and links:

Drew was a chef for over a decade and then Covid happened. Now he has been in IT for just over 3 years Windows systems, hardware, and software. 

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The PowerShell Podcast Maximizing Community Engagement with sqldbawithabeard

Today, we had the pleasure of interviewing Rob “sqldbawithabeard” Sewell, who shared insights on changes to dbachecks, maximizing community involvement, mentorship, and dbatools. We also discussed the exciting upcoming events, including psconfeu and data Saturdays, where enthusiasts can come together to learn, share ideas, and connect with like-minded individuals. In addition, Rob shared his innovative approach to automating the process of finding speakers for events, streamlining the planning and organization of future gatherings. 

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The PowerShell Podcast Securing the Cloud with David das Neves

After what may be the worst intro in the history of the podcast, we explore PowerShell, Security, and the cloud with David das Neves. From his beginnings as a developer to starting his own company, Shift Avenue, David shares the importance of addressing security misconfigurations, integrating security policies in the cloud, and the true meaning of DevOps. Additionally, we discuss tackling tech debt, embracing digital transformation, and David’s commitment to sharing knowledge and fostering community growth. Join us for an inspiring chat packed with valuable insights. 

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The PowerShell Podcast The Just Us League With Andrew and Jordan

Episode Summary:

In this episode of The PowerShell Podcast, Jordan Hammond and Andrew Pla discussed the importance of collaboration and how helping others can lead to more wins. They also talked about customizing their PowerShell prompts, finding projects to contribute to, and their shiny new logo (ooh, ahh). They also discussed the upcoming PowerShell Summit and the PowerShell Community call. So, if you’re looking for ways to collaborate, customize your prompt, or just want to hear some great banter, this episode is for you! 

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The PowerShell Podcast Transitioning to DevOps with Dave Carroll

We had the pleasure of speaking with Dave Carroll, a DevOps engineer and former sandwich artist. We discussed the importance of psychological safety in the workplace, transitioning to DevOps, and learning Python as a PowerShell user. Dave also shared some great advice from Jeffrey Snover: “Do things in small patches and don’t be a jerk.” Tune in to hear all the great advice and tips from Dave! 

Guest Bio and links:

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The PowerShell Podcast Using PowerCLI with Dale Hassinger

In this episode of the PowerShell Podcast, we had the pleasure of speaking with Dale Hassinger, a VMware Technical Account Manager and PowerShell enthusiast. Dale shared his journey from CNC Programmer to VMware TAM, and discussed his involvement in the VMUG vCommunity and other user groups. He also shared his favorite PowerShell Module, PowerCLI, and other modules he likes to use. Tune in to hear Dale’s inspiring story and get some great PowerShell tips!