The PowerShell Podcast

PSConfEU 2025 Bar Sessions: Community, Code & Connection

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In this special live episode recorded amidst the rain-soaked streets of Malmö duringPSConfEU 2025, host Andrew Pla brings us a vibrant, multi-guest edition of the PowerShell Podcast. From impromptu bar chats to in-depth discussions on PowerShell modules, CI/CD pipelines, career growth, and community culture, this episode captures the heart of the PowerShell community in full force.

Hear from speakers, first-time attendees, longtime community contributors, and PowerShell legends as they share their stories, projects, career journeys, favorite sessions, and the human side of tech.
 
Guests:
  • Harm Veenstra (PowerShellIsFun, MVP and Legend)
  • Constantin Hager (PS Framework user & Inn-Salzach PowerShell Group organizer)
  • Thomas Hadin (Swedish consultant, Discord regular)
  • James Ruskin (Chocolatey engineer, bigtime PowerSheller, kind and smart)
  • Emanuel Palm (Microsoft MVP and PSConfEU speaker)
  • Suresh "SK" Krishnan (IAM pro & PowerShell podcast superfan)
    • Topics Covered:
    • Favorite PSConfEU 2025 sessions and key takeaways
    • GitHub Actions & GitHub Apps deep dive
    • Lightning talks & community demo formats
    • User group organizing and mentoring new speakers
    • Tools: PS Framework, Spectre.Console, AI Shell, ModuleBuilder
    • PowerShell remoting, PSDefaultParameterValues, and CI pipelines
    • Career development insights, perspective shifts, and personal growth
    • Building friendships and networks in the PowerShell community
      • Highlights:
      • “There’s no magic” – a recurring theme reminding listeners to understand what they’re running.
      • Reflections on how empathy and perspective can transform your IT career.
      • A shoutout to the PowerShell Discord community and lesser-known contributors like weq and Chris Dent.
      • Real stories of overcoming stage fright, pushing past visa issues, and finding belonging through tech.
        • Links:
        • https://discord.gg/pdq
        • https://psconf.eu
        • https://andrewpla.tech/links
        • Watch PowerShell Wednesday: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1mL90yFExsix-L0havb8SbZXoYRPol0B
        • PSConfEU 2025 sessions: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9CJWhWdbTGU&list=PLDCEho7foSoo6tc8iNDSrxp27dG_gtm6g
        • The PowerShell Podcast Hub: https://pdq.com/the-powershell-podcast 
        • The PowerShell Podcast on YouTube: https://youtu.be/RoVlp5XmXBc
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