The PowerShell Podcast Growth, Grit, and Community with Steven Judd & Kevin Laux
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In this episode of the PowerShell Podcast, we sit down with Steven Judd and Kevin Laux for insights and inspiration from the PowerShell community. Steven shares his experiences overcoming the hurdles of live demos, recounts the highlights of PowerShell Saturday NC, and reveals the story behind his iconic bling and love for puns. He delves into the importance of “practice makes progress,” encouraging listeners to embrace growth through consistent effort. Kevin Laux joins the conversation to discuss his journey with PowerShell, his role with the Research Triangle PowerShell User Group (RTPSUG), and the impact of community involvement.
Guest Bio and links:
Steven Judd is a 25+ year IT Pro and most recently an Infrastructure Engineer
https://shortcutyour.life
https://github.com/stevenjudd/safelydetonate
Kevin Laux is an experienced DevOps leader and PowerShell expert with a track record of improving automation and productivity
https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevinlaux/
https://www.youtube.com/@RTPSUG
PowerShell Podcast Home page: https://www.pdq.com/resources/the-powershell-podcast/
PowerShell Pro Tips - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K95ovoMh170
About the Authors
Andrew Pla
PowerShell MVP, podcast host, and Community Director of PowerShell Summit
I’m a technical educator and community builder. I’m a Microsoft PowerShell MVP, podcast host, speaker, and Community Director of PowerShell Summit. I also work at PDQ alongside sysadmins and IT pros every day.
Community isn’t just what I do. It’s where I get my energy. I genuinely light up when I see someone land a new job, level up a skill, or show up to their first conference. I love sharing that passion with others.
Every week I host a live podcast and stream on YouTube covering PowerShell, automation, and the humans behind the keyboards.
If you’re on your IT journey and need someone in your corner, you’re in the right place. Find more at andrewpla.tech/links.
Steven Judd
PowerShell MVP, PowerShell Summit OnRamp Coordinator, Dad Joke Writer
I’m a lifelong IT professional, educator, and Microsoft PowerShell MVP. For more than 30 years, I’ve worked across infrastructure, cloud, DevOps, digital security, and enterprise messaging. I’m always looking for ways to make technology work better for people.
I love helping others learn PowerShell and discover the value of automation. I’ve developed PowerShell training, contributed to community books, and spoken at conferences about everything from one-liners and advanced functions to Azure, Linux, security, and building safer automation.
Learning is a lot like running a marathon: it takes a plan, consistent effort, perseverance, and people encouraging you along the way. I enjoy helping IT professionals develop their skills, solve real problems, and move forward in their careers.
When I’m not working with technology, you’ll probably find me running, cycling, mountain biking, playing the cello, or writing and creating dad-joke videos as @AwkwardJudd on YouTube, TikTok, and Instagram.