PowerShell, OAuth, and Automation in the Cloud with Emanuel Palm

Microsoft MVP Emanuel Palm joins The PowerShell Podcast to share his journey from managing printers in Sweden to being a Microsoft MVP who is automating the cloud with PowerShell and Azure. He talks about building the AZAuth module for OAuth authentication, using GitHub Actions for CI/CD, and the importance of blogging and community involvement. Plus, Emanuel reveals his unique side hobby... roasting coffee!

 

Key Takeaways

• From printers to the cloud: Emanuel’s career shows how PowerShell can open doors, from automating IT tasks to driving cloud automation and DevOps practices.
• Community and sharing matter: Blogging, presenting, and contributing help you grow your own understanding while creating opportunities for others.
• Automation and authentication: With tools like GitHub Actions and his AZAuth module, Emanuel demonstrates how to simplify workflows and securely interact with APIs.

Guest Bio
Emanuel Palm is a Microsoft MVP based in Sweden, where he is a consultant focused on Microsoft technologies and is active in the PowerShell community. Emanuel is the creator of the AZAuth module, a lightweight solution for handling OAuth authentication in PowerShell, and a frequent speaker at events like PowerShell Conference Europe. Beyond tech, Emanuel is a coffee enthusiast who even roasts his own beans as a side hobby.

 

Resource Links

• Emanuel’s Blog: https://pipe.how
• GitHub – Emanuel Palm: https://github.com/palmemanuel
• X / BlueSky: @palmemanuel
• AZAuth Module on GitHub: https://github.com/PalmEmanuel/AzAuth
• Emanuel's PS Wednesday: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=trP2LLDynA0
• Arkanum Coffee (Emanuel’s hobby project): https://arkanum.coffee
• PDQ Discord: https://discord.gg/pdq
• Connect with Andrew: https://andrewpla.tech/links
• The PowerShell Podcast on YouTube: https://youtu.be/-uHHGVH1Kcc
• The PowerShell Podcast hub: https://pdq.com/the-powershell-podcast