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:

1. Mark’s journey from a Navy corpsman to a PowerShell expert, including his first breakthrough script for managing IoT medical devices.

2. Using PowerShell to explore and tinker with IoT devices, Raspberry Pi projects, and microcontrollers.

3. The power of community connections, networking, and starting a PowerShell user group.

4. Lessons learned from Lean Six Sigma and how continuous process improvement ties into PowerShell.

5. Favorite PowerShell modules, including PSReadLine, PSDiscoveryProtocol, and KBUpdate, and how they make daily tasks more efficient.

Bio and Links:

Mark Go is a PowerShell enthusiast, IT professional, and former Navy corpsman with a passion for automation and innovation. 

Discover more tools and resources at PowerShell Wednesdays, hosted weekly at 2 PM EST in the PDQ Discord community: discord.gg/pdq

https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-go-0439791b7/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewplatech/

https://github.com/lahell/PSDiscoveryProtocol 

The PowerShell Podcast: https://pdq.com/the-powershell-podcast

The PowerShell Podcast on YouTube: https://youtu.be/85L3OApF3a8

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.
• PowerShell Package Management Simplified: Exploring Fred’s toolkit for unifying and streamlining PowerShellGet and PSResourceGet, including tools for offline environments and multi-machine deployments.
• The Importance of Workflow Optimization: Fred shares his philosophy on making the console your home and configuring it to eliminate unnecessary pain points.
• Fred’s Advanced Tools: Fred takes us step-by-step through his projects

Fred also emphasizes the importance of adopting best practices, learning from community contributions, and continuously optimizing your tools to make PowerShell work for you.

Join PowerShell Wednesdays at 2 PM EST for community discussions and learning.

Bio:

Fred Weinmann is a seasoned Cloud Solution Architect at Microsoft and a renowned PowerShell expert with years of experience designing and implementing scalable solutions. A prolific creator, Fred has developed key tools like PSFramework, PSModuleDevelopment, PSUtil, and PSFramework.Nuget, which empowers developers and IT professionals to optimize their workflows. Passionate about technology and problem-solving, Fred’s innovative approach to PowerShell module development and his commitment to community-driven open-source projects have made him a respected figure in the PowerShell community.

Resource links:
https://github.com/FriedrichWeinmann

https://discord.gg/pdq

https://aka.ms/psdiscord

PowerShell Podcast Home page: https://www.pdq.com/resources/the-powershell-podcast/

The PowerShell Podcast: https://pdq.com/the-powershell-podcast 

The PowerShell Podcast on YouTube: https://youtu.be/IcRVwrNNY2g

 

 

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. Key topics include: 

• Building internal PowerShell repositories and best practices for managing trust and dependencies.
• Overcoming challenges with module distribution in offline environments. 
• Fred's unique hierarchical approach to structuring modules for business and technical processes. 
• Exciting projects like automating help documentation for commands and enhancing AI's role in PowerShell development. 

Fred also reflects on his decision to pursue a hands-on technical career over management, emphasizing the satisfaction and impact he derives from solving complex technical challenges. 

Join us for PowerShell Wednesdays at 2 PM EST, on the PDQ Discord https://discord.gg/pdq 

Join us next week for part two with Fred Weinmann. 

Bio and Links:
Fred Weinmann is a seasoned Cloud Solution Architect at Microsoft and a renowned PowerShell expert with years of experience designing and implementing scalable solutions. A prolific creator, Fred has developed key tools like PSFramework, PSModuleDevelopment, PSUtil, and PSFramework.Nuget, which empower developers and IT professionals to optimize their workflows. Passionate about technology and problem-solving, Fred’s innovative approach to PowerShell module development and his commitment to community-driven open-source projects have made him a respected figure in the PowerShell community.

https://github.com/PowershellFrameworkCollective/PSFramework.NuGet

https://github.com/ActiveDirectoryManagementFramework/ADMF

 

PowerShell Podcast Home page: https://www.pdq.com/resources/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.  

https://adam-bacon.netlify.app/

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The PowerShell Podcast on YouTube: https://youtu.be/HgDCzoNcir4

 

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. From SharePoint tips to automation strategies, this episode is packed with insights for PowerShell enthusiasts and M365 developers alike. Whether you're just starting or looking for advanced techniques, Gautam provides actionable advice and plenty of inspiration!

Guest Bio and links: 

Developer at Staffbase and Microsoft 365 Dev MVP. Maintainer of PnP .NET libraries and PnP PowerShell, with a focus on M365 development and emerging Copilot technologies. Passionate about all things development, from frontend and backend to infrastructure and DevOps.

https://github.com/pnp/powershell

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Grr0FlC8SQA&ab_channel=ZeeMusicCompany

https://bsky.app/profile/gautamdsheth.bsky.social

https://www.linkedin.com/in/gautamdsheth/

PowerShell Podcast Home page: https://www.pdq.com/resources/the-powershell-podcast/

The PowerShell Podcast on YouTube: https://youtu.be/cuq1UL5h-aw

 

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. Along the way, we discuss his unique career path, his passion for the PowerShell community, and tips for those looking to grow in IT.

Guest Bio and links: 

Evgenij has been working with computers since the age of 5 and delivering IT solutions for over 25 years. His Active Directory and Exchange background naturally led to PowerShell, of which he's been an avid user and proponent since its first release.

Evgenij is an active community leader at home in Berlin, a leading contributor to the German self-help forums, and an experienced user group and conference speaker. He is a Cloud and Datacenter Management MVP since 2020. He is the author of "Building Modern Active Directory", released by Apress in 2024.

https://discord.gg/pdq

https://sqlsaturday.com/2025-03-08-sqlsaturday1102/

Call for Speakers Link - https://sessionize.com/sql-saturday-atlanta-2025-ai-and-bi

https://docs.tamemycerts.com/

https://github.com/Sleepw4lker/TameMyCerts

https://it-pro-berlin.de/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/evgenijsmirnov/

https://x.com/cj_berlin

https://bsky.app/profile/cj-berlin.bsky.social

https://link.springer.com/book/10.1007/979-8-8688-0941-5

https://sessionize.com/evgenij-smirnov/

PowerShell Podcast Home page: https://www.pdq.com/resources/the-powershell-podcast/

The PowerShell Podcast on YouTube: https://youtu.be/G2U1-AxTldA

 

 

Holiday Special with Gilbert Sanchez: PSScriptAnalyzer, AST, and PowerShell Gifts

In this special holiday episode of the PowerShell Podcast, we are joined by the incredibly talented Gilbert Sanchez. We dive into the world of PSScriptAnalyzer and use it as a gateway to explore and understand the Abstract Syntax Tree (AST) in PowerShell. Gilbert walks us through a live demo and highlights some powerful ways to leverage the AST to analyze and improve our PowerShell code. As a special holiday treat, Gilbert comes bearing gifts—several awesome PowerShell modules that listeners can start using today.

Guest bio and links:
Staff Software Development Engineer at Tesla, specifically working on PowerShell. Formerly known as "Señor Systems Engineer" at Meta. A loud advocate for DEI, DevEx, DevOps, and TDD.

Podcast Highlights - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R4IUH1vI6U8

ScriptAnalyzer blog - https://gilbertsanchez.com/posts/sharing-custom-psscriptanalyzer-rules/
https://links.gilbertsanchez.com

https://gist.github.com/HeyItsGilbert/c832cdab8eeee2ae385df12ce5e68dda

PowerShell Podcast Home page: https://www.pdq.com/resources/the-powershell-podcast/

PowerShell Podcast on YouTube: https://youtu.be/TX2r6ewSwjg

 

 

Miriam Wiesner on Identity Hygiene, Security Tools, and Finding Balance

In this episode of the PowerShell Podcast, we sit down with Miriam Wiesner, a Senior Security Research Program Manager at Microsoft, to dive into the fascinating world of security and identity hygiene. Miriam shares her expertise on the GraphAPI and the critical importance of maintaining proper identity hygiene in today's digital landscape.

We explore the day-to-day life of a security researcher and discuss how tools like script block logging can provide invaluable insights. Miriam also highlights the power of Kusto for analyzing data and solving complex challenges in the security space.

In addition to technical insights, Miriam opens up about the challenges of maintaining a healthy work-life balance, offering a candid look at the human side of working in a demanding and impactful field.

Guest Bio and links:

Miriam C. Wiesner is a Sr. Security Research Program Manager at Microsoft with over 15 years of experience in IT and IT Security. She has held various positions, including Administrator/System Engineer, Software Developer, Premier Field Engineer, Program Manager, and Security Consultant and Pentester.

She is also a renowned creator of open-source tools based in PowerShell, including EventList and JEAnalyzer. She was invited multiple times to present her research behind her tools at many international conferences like Black Hat (USA, Europe & Asia), PSConf EU, MITRE ATT&CK workshop, and more.

Miriam is the author of the book "PowerShell Automation and Scripting for CyberSecurity: Hacking and Defense for Red and Blue Teamers." Outside of work, Miriam is a dedicated wife and mother, residing with her family near Nuremberg, Germany.

Previous episode with Miriam - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Csw8YYGyCg&pp=ygUObWlyaWFtIHdpZXNuZXI%3D

Practical PowerShell Empowerment For Protectors - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JgqbR-7O7TI&pp=ygUObWlyaWFtIHdpZXNuZXI%3D

Echoes of Intrusion: Demystifying commonly used MS Graph API Attacks - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YDK5xYx1rKg&t=677s&pp=ygUObWlyaWFtIHdpZXNuZXI%3D

PowerShell ❤️ the Blue Team - https://devblogs.microsoft.com/powershell/powershell-the-blue-team/

https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/blog/microsoftsentinelblog/the-power-of-data-collection-rules-detect-disabling-windows-defender-real-time-p/4236540

PowerShell Podcast Home page: https://www.pdq.com/resources/the-powershell-podcast/

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