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James Petty

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The PowerShell Podcast The Powershell Podcast Summit sessions with Adam Rivera, Asmar Fontenot, & Luis Orta

In this episode of the PowerShell Podcast, we bring you another Summit Sessions special recorded live at the PowerShell + DevOps Global Summit 2025! This episode is a celebration of first-time attendees, newcomers to the PowerShell community, and those discovering their voice in tech. Andrew Pla sits down with passionate IT professionals who share their personal stories of growth, connection, and finding purpose through PowerShell and community. Whether you’re just starting your automation journey or you’re looking to reconnect with your “why,” this episode is packed with inspiration, encouragement, and honest reflections on what it means to grow in public, contribute meaningfully, and be part of something bigger.

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The PowerShell Podcast The PowerShell Podcast Summit 2025 – Missy, Leslie, & Hailey

In this episode of the PowerShell Podcast, we bring you a special edition live from the PowerShell + DevOps Global Summit 2025 — the Summit Sessions! This episode is packed with energy, community stories, and career inspiration as Andrew Pla chats with community leaders, organizers, and first-time contributors about what makes this event and the PowerShell community so special. Guests in this episode include: Missy Januszko – Longtime content director of the Summit reflects on her years of shaping the conference, what makes a great CFP (Call for Papers), and her decision to pass the torch to the next generation of leaders.

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The PowerShell Podcast PowerShell Summit Bar Sessions 2025 – David R

In this casual bar-session chat recorded at the PowerShell + DevOps Global Summit 2025, host Andrew Pla sits down with David R, a first-time attendee with a passion for learning PowerShell. David shares how the PowerShell Podcast itself inspired him to attend and helped shape his scripting journey. What began as a work assignment turned into a powerful learning path, community connection, and a personal transformation.

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The PowerShell Podcast PowerShell Summit Bar Sessions 2025 – Frank Lesniak

In this episode of the PowerShell Summit 2025 Bar Sessions, Frank Lesniak makes a triumphant return to the podcast. Frank has taken the reigns In this two-sided interview, Frank flips the script and interviews Andrew, but only after we talk about how his week is going, fine dining, how to grow in your career and capitalize on opportunity, the value of empowering others, and more! Links: The PowerShell Podcast: https://pdq.com/the-powershell-podcast The PowerShell Podcast on YouTube: https://youtu.

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The PowerShell Podcast PowerShell Summit Bar Sessions 2025 – Steven Judd

In this episode of the PowerShell Summit Bar Sessions we talk with Steven Judd. We talk about Summit, Sean Kearney Spirit award, community, career, and more! Steven Judd is a 25+ year IT Pro Links: Get more updates from Summit from LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewplatech/ https://blog.stevenjudd.com/My-Content-List/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/stevenjudd/ https://www.powershellsummit.org/ https://mvp.stevenjudd.com https://mydemoswork.com https://store.stevenjudd.com all proceeds go towards buying more swag to give away (he has a lot, trust me) PowerShell Podcast on YouTube: https://youtu.be/6WTIsOnT5PU

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The PowerShell Podcast Discovering the Deeper Layers of PowerShell with Jeff Hicks

In this episode of the PowerShell Podcast, we’re joined by the legendary Jeff Hicks, PowerShell educator, author, speaker, and community pillar. With decades of experience shaping the PowerShell landscape, Jeff returns to the podcast to share insights from his latest projects, discuss the evolution of the community, and offer wisdom for both new and experienced PowerShell users. From PowerShell Summit to writing foundational books and building up new contributors, Jeff continues to play a critical role in shaping the PowerShell ecosystem.

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The PowerShell Podcast From Proper Football to Databases with Jess Pomfret

In this episode of the PowerShell Podcast, we reconnect with Jess Pomfret, a PowerShell and SQL Server powerhouse, LinkedIn Learning instructor, and community advocate. From her early days in England to becoming a respected speaker and consultant, Jess shares her journey into tech, her passion for automation, and the importance of mentorship, curiosity, and community. Key topics in this episode include: Jess’s transition from footballer to DBA – How a soccer scholarship led her to a tech career in the U.

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The PowerShell Podcast How to Build an IT Career from the Ground Up with Kevin Apolinario (KevTech)

In this episode of the PowerShell Podcast, we welcome Kevin of KevTech IT Support, a well-known mentor and educator in the IT community. With a background in fast food and law enforcement, Kevin shares his inspiring journey into IT and how he leveraged mentorship, home labs, and community engagement to build a thriving career. We dive into help desk fundamentals, breaking into IT, career development, and Kevin helps give you a map to career success.

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The PowerShell Podcast Exploring PowerShell for Physical Security and Automation with Cody Paternostro

In this episode of the PowerShell Podcast, we welcome Cody Paternostro, a rising star in PowerShell automation, to discuss his unique journey into IT, the power of persistence in learning, and his work on RemotePro, a sophisticated PowerShell-based security camera management tool. Cody shares how he transitioned from food delivery to IT, leveraged PowerShell to streamline operations in physical security, and how asking the right questions helped accelerate his growth.

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The PowerShell Podcast How PowerShell and the Right Mindset Can Transform Your IT Career with Steven Wight

In this episode of the PowerShell Podcast, we sit down with Steven Wight, known online as PowerShell Young Team, to discuss his journey in PowerShell, automation, and the impact of the PowerShell community. Steven shares how PowerShell transformed his workflow, his approach to solving IT problems, and how he went from lurking in the background to actively contributing and engaging with the community. Key topics in this episode include: How PowerShell changed Steven’s IT career – From his early days avoiding manual tasks to building automation solutions.

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