Andrew Pla

I’ll be there, Jake!

On Mon June 1*, come to @psconf.eu to see @andrewpla.tech discuss PowerShell security features you probably aren't using while I nod along.

Then on Tues June 2*, see him and @steviecoaster.dev talk about using PowerShell Universal to make PowerShell easier for non-admins!

*dates subject to change

15 years ago I remember hearing about Google Fiber and thinking, “I’ll have that in just a few years.”

I was very wrong 😅

I got new internet and I feel like I’ve caught up with the times.

I’m basically Pinocchio. I’m a real (fiber) boy now.

Yay.

New to PSReadline? Start here. PSReadLine is shaping your PowerShell experience whether you realize it or not. In this session, I'll break down what PSReadLine is, why it matters, and how to start using it intentionally. We’ll cover history, predictions, key bindings, and simple customization that can immediately improve your wo

Tara asked me about PSReadLine and I said, “Good question. I'll tell you on Wednesday.”

If you use #PowerShell, you’re already using PSReadLine… you just might not know it.

Tomorrow, well cover:
What it is. Why it matters. How to level it up.

PowerShell Summit 👀 I'm back!

Doing a live #PowerShell Podcast session on what it really takes to publish every week: wins, awkward moments, near-misses, plus a live recording.

April 13–16 | Bellevue, WA
Tickets: PowerShell.org #PSHSummit

Is this your first Summit?

Behind every great community are people who show up, serve, teach, and lead. 🙌

👥 The PowerShell Community Award nominations are open — and we want to celebrate those making a real impact.

Nominate them. Honor them.

🎖️ Because community deserves recognition.

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Really enjoyed connecting with K–12 IT folks at #MECA26 and talking through practical ways automation can make work easier.

There’s a lot of opportunity to save time, reduce friction, and make the day-to-day smoother by using automation and tools like #PowerShell

Glad to hear you enjoyed it!

Owning Your Career and Your Time with Don Jones Recently retired PowerShell icon Don Jones joins The PowerShell Podcast for a wide-ranging conversation on career ownership, community leadership, and building a life that…

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Thank you #DonJones for sitting with @andrewpla.tech . Loved the career tidbits!

I’ll be speaking today at 2:45 PM in Room 203 at MECA.

The 2026 State of EDU IT: Trends for Education Sysadmins

Come by if you’re here and say hi to us at the PDQ booth

#meca26 #Meca2026 #Mecaverse

Teaching Tara: Files, Folders, and Scripting Success with Asmar Fontenot In this week’s PowerShell Wednesday, Asmar Fontenot joins Tara to continue her beginner PowerShell journey. Together they walk through how to: • Navigate files and folders • Work with the file system using PowerShell • Filter and manage log files • Maybe more!? Andrew: https://www.linkedin.com

Asmar Fontenot is joining us for #PowerShell Wednesday to help teach Tara about files, folders, and building real scripting confidence.

Come learn with us live.

Escaping Tutorial Hell with Pablo Correchel | The PowerShell Podcast In this episode of The PowerShell Podcast, Andrew Pla sits down with Pablo Correchel, an early-career IT professional who is publicly documenting his PowerShell and learning journey. Just one year into his first help desk role while studying cybersecurity, Pablo shares how consistent practice, sharing what you learn, and embracing beginner questions have accelerated his learning.The conversation explores escaping “tutorial hell,” using AI as a learning tool instead of a shortcut, understanding objects and the pipeline, and why putting yourself out there is one of the fastest ways to grow in tech. This episode is a reminder that you don’t have to be an expert to contribute... You just have to start.Key Takeaways:• Learning in public accelerates growth – Sharing small wins and exercises builds confidence, invites mentorship, and creates unexpected opportunities.• Understand the fundamentals deeply – Concepts like objects, the pipeline, Get-Help, Get-Member, and Get-Command form the foundation for long-term PowerShell success.• Use AI strategically – Treat AI as a tutor that challenges you, not a script generator that robs you of learning.Guest Bio:Pablo Correchel is an IT support professional based in Florida and a cybersecurity student at St. Petersburg College. With interests spanning cybersecurity, coding, cloud, and Windows environments, Pablo represents the next generation of IT professionals building skills through curiosity, consistency, and community.Resource Links:• Pablo Correchel on LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/pablocorrechel • Connect with Andrew - https://andrewpla.tech/links • PDQ Discord – https://discord.gg/PDQ• Learn PowerShell in a Month of Lunches – https://www.manning.com/series/learn-powershell-in-a-month-of-lunches• PowerShell Wednesdays – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YdV6Qecn9v0&list=PL1mL90yFExsix-L0havb8SbZXoYRPol0B • The PowerShell Podcast on YouTube – https://youtu.be/JXgEwLfvwkk

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Most beginners stay quiet.

Pablo didn’t.

One year into IT and he’s learning in public, asking questions, and building consistently.

That’s how you grow.

New #PowerShell Podcast episode is live.

You don’t have to be an expert. Start now
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I’m not a vim expert, but I put things into motion

Andrew Learns Vim on a Whim with Mason Moser I’ve avoided Vim for years. Tomorrow, Mason fixes that. Will I leave more efficient or a completely broken man? Can't get enough PDQ? Subscribe and enable notifications! • Join us on Discord!: https://discord.gg/pdq • Our blog: https://www.pdq.com/blog/ • PDQ Connect free trial: https://www.pd

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Today I’m learning Vim.

You know… the editor you try once, get humbled, and quietly back away from (if you're me)

Not this time.

I got a new keyboard and I’m keeping my hands on the keys. So at #PowerShell Wednesday (2PM ET) I’m learning Vim on a whim with Mason Moser.
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📍 FLPSUG Meetup – Feb 26, 2026

We’re meeting in person at the Millhopper Branch of the Library on Wednesday, February 26 from 5:30–6:45 PM in Gainesville, FL

If you’re into #PowerShell, #automation, or just want to meet #IT folks in the area, join us.

All skill levels welcome

Learning PowerShell in 2026 with Tara | The PowerShell Podcast In this episode of The PowerShell Podcast, Andrew Pla is joined by Tara, a longtime IT professional who has officially started her PowerShell learning journey. Tara shares her honest experience transitioning from a GUI-first mindset to learning PowerShell fundamentals, including objects, verb-noun commands, variables, pipelines, and error messages. The conversation captures the real emotions of learning something new later in a career—confusion, frustration, breakthroughs, and growing confidence. The episode also explores learning strategies like daily practice, flashcards, typing commands instead of copying, and asking “beginner” questions without fear. Andrew and Tara emphasize the importance of community, mentorship, growth mindset, and psychological safety, encouraging listeners that learning PowerShell doesn’t require perfection—just consistency, curiosity, and support.Key Takeaways: Learning PowerShell deepens your understanding of IT as a whole, not just scripting, especially through concepts like objects, properties, and methods. Consistency beats intensity — small daily practice, repetition, and typing commands manually build real confidence over time. Community changes everything — asking questions, sharing struggles, and learning publicly makes progress faster and far more enjoyable. Guest Bio:Tara Sinquefield is an experienced IT professional and PDQ team member who is publicly documenting her PowerShell learning journey. Known for her honesty, curiosity, and willingness to ask the questions others may be afraid to ask, Tara represents the many IT pros who are discovering PowerShell later in their careers. Her journey highlights how learning fundamentals can unlock deeper technical understanding, confidence, and new opportunities. She is also a host of PDQ Live every weekResource Links:PDQ Discord – https://discord.gg/PDQTara's LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/tara-sinquefield-894a1a215/Connect with Andrew - https://andrewpla.tech/linksTara Writes Her First Script: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oa0GYX9_vj8PowerShell Conference Europe – https://psconf.euPowerShell + DevOps Global Summit – https://powershellsummit.org The PowerShell Podcast on YouTube: https://youtu.be/ZaPoS4mGW7s  

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If you've ever been stuck in the "I don't want to look dumb" purgatory.....

Tara is here to remind you that failing, learning, and dusting yourself off are critical to learning new things, like PowerShell!

New #PowerShell Podcast with Tara is out now (and it's good)
Links👇
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Tara Writes Her First PowerShell Script Live Tara's PowerShell learning continues this week as we watch her write her first script. We will demystify what a "script" really is, and build one together step-by-step. Can't get enough PDQ? Subscribe and enable notifications! • Join us on Discord!: https://discord.gg/pdq • Our blog: https://www

It’s #PowerShell Wednesday. Tara’s joining me to write her first script. Expect some red text. That’s where the learning happens

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Woah there! I can smell it from here and it smells amazing! Keep cooking

Building Your First PowerShell Module (Live) | Module 101 w/ Fred Weinmann Ever wondered how PowerShell modules are actually built? This week on PowerShell Wednesday, Fred Weinmann (Microsoft) walks Andrew through building a real module live using his tooling. Can't get enough PDQ? Subscribe and enable notifications! • Join us on Discord!: https://discord.gg/pdq • Our

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Good #PowerShell week ahead

Wed 2PM ET
PowerShell Wednesday with Fred. Turning a simple PS1 into your first real module.

Thursday 12PM ET
PDQ Live - VS Code setup for success, especially if you’re newer.

🎧 New podcast is out too.
Nearly 2 hours with Don Jones

Links below
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He really is!

PowerShell changed my life because it taught me how to deliver outcomes.

Less errors.
More output.
Less uncertainty.
More reliability.

That’s the real career unlock.

New #PowerShell Podcast episode with Don Jones is live.

Understanding PowerShell Output Tara returns for her second PowerShell lesson. She's already learned the 3 core commands: Get-Help, Get-Command, and Get-Member. Next, she's going to get settled into her setup and learn about PowerShell output, plus some other tips along the way. Can't get enough PDQ? Subscribe and enable notific

PowerShell Wednesday today at 2 p.m. ET!
Tara returns for our PowerShell for Beginners series.
Today's topic: understanding #PowerShell output.

All are welcome! Learn alongside Tara, or watch her have more💡 lightbulb moments

Hi Kevin

Working hard and working smart are great.
Teaching others? That’s the cheat code.

Loved this perspective from newly minted MVP Sass, David | MVP on the #PowerShell Podcast this week.

Build others up → reduce your load → grow the whole team. Win-win-win

Thinking about Summit? Purchase your ticket!

If you’re new, you’ll get grounded and ask real questions.

If you’re mid-career, you’ll level up and gain clarity.

If you’re experienced, you’ll dive deep and exchange ideas with peers.

📅 April 13-16
🎟️ Tickets available
🔗 powershellsummit.org/tickets

Can your AD CS be pwned in 6 seconds or less?

Jake Hildreth built the open-source Locksmith module to help you find AD CS misconfigurations before an attacker does. It even suggests how to fix the misconfigurations it finds.

Install-Module Locksmith