PSConfEU 2025 Bar Sessions: Community, Code & Connection

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