Summit 2024 Speaker Spotlight: Steven Judd

Hey there, PowerShell enthusiasts! Today marks the start of a series of interviews featuring select Summit 2024 presenters. I plan to sit and chat briefly with a mix of familiar and unfamiliar community presenters. Through these interviews, my aim is to provide you with an opportunity to get to know our presenters and generate some anticipation for their upcoming talks at the PowerShell Summit in Bellevue, Washington next month.

Joining me as my first guest is my good friend and active community member, Steven Judd!

PowerShell + DevOps Global Summit 2021: Calling All Speakers!

Hello PowerShell and Automation family!

I hope you’re getting excited for the PowerShell + DevOps Global Summit 2021! I can’t wait to get back to seeing fantastic demos, exploring new topics and learning from others. I have written in the past about how the Summit 2021 event will be a little different because of it being a virtual event. But even though we won’t be together in person, there is one thing about Summit you expect over the years: AWESOME DEMOS!

Update: 2021 PowerShell + DevOps Global Summit

Hello PowerShell and Automation family!

It’s time to get excited for the PowerShell + DevOps Global Summit, which is  returning April 27-29, 2021 as a virtual event

. I’m here to share with you some details we have planned for this year’s event. The upcoming summit will differ from years past, since this event will be 100% virtual . You may wonder what a virtual event would be like, and is it worth it to attend?

The PowerShell Conference Book volume 3 is here!

The third edition of the PowerShell Conference Book is now available and on sale at the discounted price of $19.99. But you need to hurry because the discounted price is only available until Friday evening!

What is the PowerShell Conference Book?

The book is designed to be a representation of what it’s like when you attend a conference. Traditional books have a singular topic, such as “Windows Server 2019” or “Mastering Ansible”. But this book is not geared towards a single topic. Instead, much like a conference, it’s a collection of ideas all focused around a general theme.  All the chapters are related in some way to PowerShell and DevOps.
The book contains over 20 different chapters, each written by a different author. The authors of the book are community members and subject matter experts who have graciously donated their time and knowledge for a good cause. Each chapter is similar in length and focus to what it would be like if you attended a conference and listened to the author present their topic to a live audience, except now it’s in written form. Imagine if you were able to capture those sessions and lock them into a format that you could refer to over and over again. It’s a conference in a book format!

Iron Scripter: Learn PowerShell through code challenges

Hello, friends! Today I want to talk about the Iron Scripter code challenges and the accompanying website. The challenges are excellent for practicing challenging concepts. What’s that you say? Not familiar with Iron Scripter? Let’s get you up to speed.

Iron Scripter: A brief history lesson

The Iron Scripter website is part of the PowerShell.org family and provides material for the Iron Scripter challenge that takes place at PowerShell Summit each year. For those unfamiliar with the Iron Scripter event at PowerShell summit, let me give you a brief introduction.

10 Tips for PowerShell Summit Presenters

PowerShell Summit 2020 is less than 60 days away! The list of presenters is final, and those presenters are putting finishing touches on their presentations. PowerShell Summit is a unique opportunity for presenters to show off their work to the community. For some, it’s a once in a lifetime opportunity, but it’s also a nerve-wracking experience for many. I have been lucky enough to be a presenter at Summit 2019. Now, I am on the team helping run the event. I am one of the few individuals who can say they were an attendee, a presenter and event planner for the summit. I thought I would offer some tips and advice for first-time presenters who are not sure what their first Summit presentation experience may be like. I’ve come up with a handful of tips that presenters can use to help prepare for PowerShell summit. The list reads like a top 10 list, but there’s no real order here. Rather, it is a list of useful things for presenters to consider as they prepare their work.

The PowerShell Podcast The Importance of Community in Tech. Mike Kanakos and Phil Bossman

In this episode, we dive into all things community and PowerShell Saturday, from preparation and organization to the impact of community-driven events on career growth. We chat about what led up to the big day, our personal experiences, and why attending conferences, user groups, and community events can be game-changing for anyone in tech. Find your next step and be the community!

Guest Bio and links: 

Mike Kanakos is a three-time Microsoft MVP award recipient and currently manages the Foundational Services and Automation team at Align Technology, the company behind Invisalign braces. He leads a team that develops automation tools for Azure AD, Active Directory, and Single Sign-On, with the goal of automating processes and eliminating tedious tasks for various teams.

The PowerShell Podcast From Engineer to Manager: Mike Kanakos on Transition, Lessons, and Community

In this episode of the PowerShell Podcast, we sit down with Microsoft MVP Mike Kanakos to explore his journey transitioning from an engineer to a manager. Mike candidly shares the valuable lessons learned, from navigating newfound responsibilities to embracing a mentoring role. We delve into the pivotal role community involvement played in his managerial growth, touching on how insights from successful teams and best practices informed his approach. The discussion also unveils exciting changes ahead for the Research Triangle PowerShell User Group, which Mike leads. As a bonus, we get an insider’s look into Mike’s favorite PowerShell modules. Join us for an insightful conversation packed with lessons, community impact, and a sneak peek into the evolving PowerShell landscape.

Chatting about Chatbots with Mike Kanakos, Microsoft MVP

Mike Kanakos is extremely active in the PowerShell community, so getting the opportunity to highlight all his contributions was pretty awesome for us. We got to talk about all of the ways we can contribute to PowerShell to keep it the best version of itself. We also did a quick dive into ChatBots and highlighted PoshBot, which can connect to several chat backends like Slack or Teams.

Guest Bio and links:

Episode 335 – PowerScripting Podcast – Mike Kanakos and Guest Host Adil Leghari

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Guest: Mike Kanakos

Recorded: April 15th 2020

Show links:

PowerShell 7.1.0 preview2: https://github.com/PowerShell/PowerShell/releases/tag/v7.1.0-preview.2

Don Jones: A Shell of an Idea: https://leanpub.com/shell-of-an-idea

https://4sysops.com/archives/monitoring-active-directory-with-the-powershell-module-psadhealth/

Mike’s Summit talk: Automating Active Directory Health Checks by Mike Kanakos

BridgeConf: https://www.twitch.tv/bridgeconf

Research Triangle PowerShell User Group: https://rtpsug.com/

Lee Holmes book mentioned: Nürburgring Nordschleife Cornering Guide

Thomas Rayner’s talk on risk: Thomas Rayner - How To Take Risks Without Getting Clawed In The Face - Nano Conf 2019, Redmond