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Andrew Pla

@andrewpla.tech
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PowerShell Podcast host, Microsoft MVP, <3 yummy food and Disc Golf

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Adam Driscoll @adamrdriscoll.com · 17/09/2026
Just got done chatting with @andrewpla.tech for the PowerShell Podcast! Always a pleasure. Keep an eye out if you want to hear me ramble.
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Andrew Pla @andrewpla.tech · 02/09/2026
How do scripts connect to Microsoft Graph when nobody is there to sign in? Today at 2 PM ET, Morten Mynster and I are covering application permissions, client secrets, certificates, GitHub Actions OIDC, and Azure managed identities. Join us live: youtu.be/SE-GzZxoaiw #PowerShell #MSGraph #Swag
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Microsoft Graph Authentication Made Simple, Part 2: Application Authentication
Authentication without a signed-in user does not have to be complicated. In Part 2 of Microsoft Graph Authentication Made Simple, Andrew Pla and Morten Mynster focus on application authentication and application permissions. Building on the foundation from Part 1, we will dive into how workloads,
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Andrew Pla @andrewpla.tech · 27/08/2026
Do you mean the video version, because the audio version should already be up there?
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Andrew Pla @andrewpla.tech · 25/08/2026
Microsoft Graph authentication can be painful. Tomorrow on #PowerShell Wednesday, Morten Mynster and I are starting a new series on graph authentication and are starting with delegated authentication: Live troubleshooting included. 2 PM ET tomorrow:
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Microsoft Graph Authentication Made Simple — Part 1: Delegated Access
Authentication doesn’t have to be hard. In Part 1 of Microsoft Graph Authentication Made Simple, Andrew Pla and Morten Mynster focus on delegated authentication. We’ll take it slowly and explain what delegated authentication means, when to use it, and how to keep authentication consistent when wor
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PSConfEU @psconf.eu · 21/08/2026
🔐 Would you know if #PowerShell was being abused in your environment? @dotdot.horse & @andrewpla.tech show how logging, Constrained Language Mode, and removing PowerShell 2.0 can significantly improve your security posture. 👉 youtu.be/5FamQ2rsZfE?si=jQx... #CyberSecurity #PSConfEU #BlueTeam
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Andrew Pla @andrewpla.tech · 07/08/2026
Paul!!!
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Stephen Valdinger (aka steviecoaster) @steviecoaster.dev · 03/08/2026
Come hang out with me at the very first Ohio #PowerShell user group meeting THIS THURSDAY! psoh.io/events/2026-...
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Ready. Set. Go. PowerShell Ohio's First Meet!
Kick off meeting for PowerShell Ohio to meet organizers, align on format, and shape future topics.
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Andrew Pla @andrewpla.tech · 03/08/2026
I took 2 weeks off of work when I felt burnout creeping up and nothing bad happened! I have way more energy now and will do a better job at work. So much easier to do good work when you have the proper energy and are taking care of yourself Reminder for future me if I feel guilty taking time off👆
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Andrew Pla @andrewpla.tech · 15/07/2026
What if you could put Active Directory into source control? Join Fred Weinmann and me today at 2 PM ET for a live ADMF demo. Come see this PowerShell-backed tool in action and bring your questions! www.youtube.com/watc... #PowerShell
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Putting Active Directory Into Source Control
What if you could manage Active Directory using human-readable configuration stored in source control? Join us for an introduction to the Active Directory Management Framework (ADMF), a PowerShell-backed tool for configuration-driven Active Directory management. We’ll explore how ADMF helps you def
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Andrew Pla @andrewpla.tech · 30/06/2026
PowerShell scripts can feel intimidating, especially when you’re still learning. This week on #PowerShell Wednesday, Tara and I are breaking down scripts line by line and asking the questions beginners actually have
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Teaching Tara: PowerShell Script Breakdown
Andrew and Tara break down PowerShell scripts line by line and ask the questions beginners actually have: What does this mean? Why did they do it that way? Is this required? Could you write it another way? Join us for a beginner-friendly script walkthrough focused on reading, understanding, and lea
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Andrew Pla @andrewpla.tech · 15/06/2026
“Voluntold” 😂
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Andrew Pla @andrewpla.tech · 05/06/2026
impromptu staring contest with the flight attendant. I'm betting on you.
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Andrew Pla @andrewpla.tech · 04/06/2026
Paul you are a legend my friend
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Andrew Pla @andrewpla.tech · 04/06/2026
It's the last day of #PSConfEU and this week has been incredibly special. I have so many stories and memories that I want to share, but those will come (including an explanation of that meme) soon enough #PowerShell
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Hailey Phillips | MVP @allwayshype.com · 03/06/2026
@andrewpla.tech absolutely demonstrating incredible resiliency kicking off his PoShaKucha at @psconf.eu #PSConfEU #PowerShell
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Andrew Pla @andrewpla.tech · 02/06/2026
I’m excited for that session. I have a deep appreciation for MIDI!
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Andrew Pla @andrewpla.tech · 02/06/2026
Shoutout to Jake Hildreth and Stephen Valdinger (aka steviecoaster) for crushing it and making it a walk in the park.
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Andrew Pla @andrewpla.tech · 02/06/2026
My PowerShell Security and “Pwsh with Buttons” talks are both completed and they went well #PSConfEU is always something special. If you are here, please come say hi! I've loved getting to meet so many new friends. If you aren't here, who do you want me to interview for the #PowerShell Podcast??
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Andrew Pla @andrewpla.tech · 22/05/2026
PoShaKucha is something pretty cool at #psconfeu. 20 slides, 20 seconds each, auto-advancing whether ready or not. My topic: 20 Lessons from the #PowerShell Podcast. Come by to see what🖕😁🖕taught me (and more, of course)
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Andrew Pla @andrewpla.tech · 29/04/2026
Definitely. I view whether or not I use language that is supportive (like you describe above) or not based on my trust/relationship with that person. Reading body language is also huge for this kind of stuff (someone saying yes but meaning no) and over video/text there is limited opportunity
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Andrew Pla @andrewpla.tech · 29/04/2026
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Git Basics for Beginners without the Overwhelm
Git can feel intimidating when you are just getting started, but you do not need to master every advanced feature to make heavy use of it. In this PowerShell Wednesday session, we are slowing things down and walking through the absolute basics of Git. No rushing. No overexplaining. Just the core co
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Andrew Pla @andrewpla.tech · 29/04/2026
Git can feel intimidating, but it does not have to. Today at 2 PM Eastern, Rob Pleau and I are walking Git beginners through the basics, helpful tools, and how Git can be a safety net when using AI. #PowerShell Wednesday. Link in the comments. 1/2
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Andrew Pla @andrewpla.tech · 24/04/2026
Snover told us he once put a bug back into #PowerShell after already fixing it. The Exchange team had validated against the broken version. Billion 💰 commitments on the line. No time to revalidate. He unfixed it. That's what shipping at scale looks like from the inside.
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Andrew Pla @andrewpla.tech · 22/04/2026
If your #PowerShell scripts just output text you can’t do anything with… You’re missing PSCustomObjects. Breaking it down with Tara live today at 2PM EST 👇 #PowerShellWednesday
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Writing Better PowerShell Scripts using PSCustomObjects with Tara - YouTube
Your PowerShell scripts are fine. They could just be so much better. In this stream, Tara dives into PSCustomObjects — what they are, why they matter, and ho...
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Andrew Pla @andrewpla.tech · 14/04/2026
Not at PowerShell Summit this year? Good news. We're bringing Lightning Demos straight to you, LIVE from Summit on PowerShell Wednesday. Fast demos, real learning, no travel required. Come learn with us. www.youtube.com/watc... #PowerShell #PSHSummit
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Lightning Demos from PowerShell Summit
We're coming to you live from PowerShell Summit with back-to-back Lightning Demos! These are fast, focused, and packed with practical PowerShell goodness — think of it as a highlight reel of some of the coolest things the community is building and automating right now. Whether you're a seasoned scri
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Andrew Pla @andrewpla.tech · 13/04/2026
Day 1 of #PSHSummit is underway - so far I've: - Morning coffee stroll & breakfast - Kellyn Gorman setting the tone with the keynote - Control physical hardware with #PowerShell from Mark Go - Sustainable open source with Gilbert More to come! Say hi at the PDQ booth
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Andrew Pla @andrewpla.tech · 11/04/2026
Sweet. See you soonish
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Andrew Pla @andrewpla.tech · 11/04/2026
what time are you getting in?
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Andrew Pla @andrewpla.tech · 11/04/2026
After a 4:30am wake-up and a 3-hour layover, I’m one flight away from being at my home away from home: #PSHSummit Boarding now. Can’t wait for the week to start. 🛫
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Andrew Pla @andrewpla.tech · 09/04/2026
10/10 wordplay
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Andrew Pla @andrewpla.tech · 08/04/2026
PowerShell Wednesday is TODAY at 2PM EST and we're getting ready for next week's #PSHSummit the right way - geeking out over #PowerShell Jeff Hicks is joining us to talk TUIs, his PSTuiTools project, and how to make your terminal actually beautiful. ▶️
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Building Beautiful Terminal UIs in PowerShell 7 with Jeff Hicks - YouTube
Jeff Hicks joins PowerShell Wednesday to show off his brand new module, PSTuiTools — a PowerShell 7 toolkit for building Terminal User Interfaces (TUIs) righ...
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Andrew Pla @andrewpla.tech · 24/03/2026
That's a big W! What did your code do?
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Andrew Pla @andrewpla.tech · 10/03/2026
Really enjoying my time at GLET CyberCon in Atlanta. It’s been awesome to see Georgia’s K–12 folks approach security with such a strong sense of community, collaboration, and shared purpose. This year, the conference is in the Atlanta Braves' stadium 🏟️
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Andrew Pla @andrewpla.tech · 07/03/2026
I’ll be there, Jake!
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Jake Hildreth @dotdot.horse · 06/03/2026
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
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Andrew Pla @andrewpla.tech · 05/03/2026
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.
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Andrew Pla @andrewpla.tech · 04/03/2026
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.
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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
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Andrew Pla @andrewpla.tech · 03/03/2026
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?
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PSHSummit @powershellsummit.org · 24/02/2026
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. survey.sogolytics.com/survey/form?...
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Andrew Pla @andrewpla.tech · 27/02/2026
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
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Andrew Pla @andrewpla.tech · 27/02/2026
Glad to hear you enjoyed it!
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Mexico @themexico.bsky.social · 26/02/2026
pca.st/episode/22de... Thank you #DonJones for sitting with @andrewpla.tech . Loved the career tidbits!
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Owning Your Career and Your Time with Don Jones
Recently retired PowerShell icon&nbsp;Don Jones&nbsp;joins&nbsp;The PowerShell Podcast&nbsp;for a wide-ranging conversation on career ownership, community&nbsp;leadership, and building a life that…
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Andrew Pla @andrewpla.tech · 26/02/2026
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
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Andrew Pla @andrewpla.tech · 25/02/2026
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.
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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
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Andrew Pla @andrewpla.tech · 24/02/2026
Listen: powershellpodcast.po... Watch: www.youtube.com/watc... 2/2
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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&amp;list=PL1mL90yFExsix-L0havb8SbZXoYRPol0B • The PowerShell Podcast on YouTube – https://youtu.be/JXgEwLfvwkk
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Andrew Pla @andrewpla.tech · 24/02/2026
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 1/2
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Andrew Pla @andrewpla.tech · 19/02/2026
I’m not a vim expert, but I put things into motion
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Andrew Pla @andrewpla.tech · 18/02/2026
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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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Andrew Pla @andrewpla.tech · 18/02/2026
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. 1/2
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Andrew Pla @andrewpla.tech · 17/02/2026
📍 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
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