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James Petty

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The PowerShell Podcast PowerShell as a Defender’s Secret Weapon with Michael Haag

In this episode of the PowerShell Podcast, we sit down with Michael Haag, Principal Threat Researcher at Splunk, to dive into PowerShell security, threat detection, and automation. Michael shares his journey from IT support to becoming a security expert, the role of PowerShell in modern cybersecurity, and his work on PowerShell Hunter and Atomic Red Team. Key topics in this episode include: Michael’s journey into security – From IT support to system administration and eventually security research.

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The PowerShell Podcast MS Graph and Stepping into Public Speaking with Morten Kristensen

In this episode of the PowerShell Podcast, we sit down with Morten Kristensen, an automation specialist and PowerShell enthusiast, to discuss his journey with PowerShell, his experience working with the Microsoft Graph API, and his recent leap into public speaking. Morten shares insights from his first-ever technical talk, the challenges of working with Graph API, and how he’s navigating his professional growth. Key topics in this episode include: Getting started with MS Graph API – Overcoming common challenges, including authentication, filtering, and throttling.

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The PowerShell Podcast Building a Game in PowerShell from the Ground Up with Greg Martin

In this episode of the PowerShell Podcast, we welcome Greg Martin, a longtime developer and PowerShell enthusiast, who has taken PowerShell beyond system administration and into the realm of game development. Greg shares his journey of building Eldoria, a terminal adventure game written entirely in PowerShell, and how his experience across multiple programming languages influenced his approach. Key topics in this episode include: Building a game in PowerShell – How Greg used PowerShell to create a rich text-based adventure.

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The PowerShell Podcast Building Secure PowerShell Solutions with Jake Hildreth

In this episode of the PowerShell Podcast, we welcome back security-focused PowerShell expert Jake Hildreth for an insightful conversation about PowerShell, security tools, and his continued journey in the PowerShell community. Jake shares updates on Locksmith v2, his work with PowerPUG, and his experience learning new PowerShell techniques to refine and improve his tools. Bio: I’m a husband, a dad, and a recovering sysadmin. I’ve worked in technology since the year 2000, when I got my first tech job as Tier 1 support for cable modem companies.

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The PowerShell Podcast Exploring the Power of IoT and PowerShell with Mark Go

In this episode of the PowerShell Podcast, we sit down with Mark Go, a PowerShell enthusiast and innovator, to discuss his exciting journey from the Navy to becoming a tech-savvy system administrator. Mark shares his experiences using PowerShell to make his work life better. Key topics in this episode include: Mark’s journey from a Navy corpsman to a PowerShell expert, including his first breakthrough script for managing IoT medical devices. Using PowerShell to explore and tinker with IoT devices, Raspberry Pi projects, and microcontrollers.

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The PowerShell Podcast Streamlining PowerShell Package Management with Fred Weinmann

In this episode of the #PowerShell Podcast, we continue our deep dive with Fred Weinmann, a Microsoftie and PowerShell legend, as he shares more insights and tools that redefine productivity for PowerShell enthusiasts. Picking up where we left off in the last episode, Fred takes us through his journey of mastering PowerShell, collaborating with the community, and optimizing workflows with powerful custom modules. Key topics in this episode include: Fred’s Learning Journey: The value of collaboration in projects like dbatools and the evolution of his development practices.

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The PowerShell Podcast The Art and Science of PowerShell Module Development with Fred Weinmann

In this episode of the PowerShell Podcast, we sit down with Fred Weinmann, a prolific PowerShell module creator, to explore his remarkable contributions, including PSFramework, PSModuleDevelopment, PSUtil, and PSFramework.Nuget. Fred shares insights on developing impactful solutions, such as the KRBTGT module and the evolution of module development in large-scale environments. We dive into Fred’s journey at Microsoft as a Cloud Solution Architect, discussing how he leverages his passion for technology and PowerShell to create scalable and innovative tools.

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The PowerShell Podcast PowerShell Changed My Life… with Adam Bacon.

In this episode of the PowerShell Podcast, Andrew catches up with returning guest Adam Bacon. Adam shares an update on his career and shares how PowerShell has played a huge role in helping him accomplish his dream. Guest Bio and links: Adam Bacon has over 24 years of IT experience, 13 of which with PowerShell. He can be found writing on one of his blogs, adding code to one of his 80+ projects on GitHub, speaking about PowerShell, and more.

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The PowerShell Podcast Exploring PnP PowerShell Updates with MVP Gautam Sheth

In this episode of the PowerShell Podcast, we’re joined by Gautam Sheth, Microsoft MVP and M365 developer extraordinaire, to explore the latest improvements to the PnP PowerShell module and how to get started with it. Gautam shares his unique perspective on automating SharePoint, working with Microsoft 365, and leveraging Microsoft Graph through PowerShell. We discuss practical use cases, best practices, and the significance of PnP PowerShell for modern IT and development workflows.

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The PowerShell Podcast Evgenij Smirnov Talks Certs, Security, and PowerShell Adventures

In this episode of the PowerShell Podcast, we sit down with Microsoft MVP Evgenij Smirnov to explore his incredible journey from working as a forklift driver to becoming a PowerShell and security expert. We dive into his insights on certificates, security best practices, and the importance of identity in modern IT. Evgenij also shares his experiences with cross-platform PowerShell, highlights from his recent talks, and the value of community events like PowerShell Saturday.

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