Andrew Pla

I exist in the intersection of security, automation, and humans.

Head of Community @admarsenal, host @powershellpod + PS Wednesday, Microsoft MVP #powershell

[Andrew Pla @AndrewPlaTech]

@PrinceStarkness @dfinke This is a widely used project, so this is more of a public interest thing rather than doing a personal favor for him.

The type of person who blocks many friends and colleagues that they've had for years is probably going through some personal struggles. best wishes to Doug

[Andrew Pla @AndrewPlaTech]

If there’s anyone who’s not blocked by @dfinke, please let him know

[Frank Lesniak @FrankLesniak]

If anyone in my circle is connected with Doug Finke, I have a somewhat urgent security vulnerability to report to him regarding ImportExcel. He has me blocked on all social media and on GitHub, so I don't know how to contact him privately to disclose it. Any (constructive) advice is appreciated.

[PSConfEU @PSConfEU]

What if anyone could use your #PowerShell tools?

At #PSConfEU, @steviecoaster & @AndrewPlaTech show how to:
✅ Turn scripts into web apps
✅ Map parameters to UI components
✅ Open #automation to more users

From scripts → usable apps.

👉 https://t.co/PB9SlTHNDH

#IT #DevOps

[Andrew Pla @AndrewPlaTech]

You asked for Windows PowerShell 5.1 vs. PowerShell 7, so we’re doing it.

Ryan Yates is joining me for PowerShell Wednesday to talk about what changes, what breaks, and what administrators should know before moving their automation.

Wednesday at 2 PM Eastern:

https://t.co/4tHA2WmIe0

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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:
https://t.co/NNYsg7TS0P

#PowerShell #MSGraph #Swag

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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: https://t.co/XqoIzNKejE

[Andrew Pla @AndrewPlaTech]

@techspence chef Spencer incoming??? 🧑‍🍳

[Andrew Pla @AndrewPlaTech]

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👆

[Andrew Pla @AndrewPlaTech]

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!

https://t.co/zUwswRMFYT

#PowerShell

[Andrew Pla @AndrewPlaTech]

Reading PowerShell scripts can be 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:

What does this mean?
Why did they do it that way?
Is that required?
Could you write it another way?

Join us for our #PowerShell Script Breakdown.

We'll be here https://t.co/4xKzkeffm6

[Andrew Pla @AndrewPlaTech]

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

I've had such a great time meeting new friends, today's your last chance to come say hi!

#PowerShell

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Shoutout to Jake and @steviecoaster for crushing it and making it a walk in the park.

[Andrew Pla @AndrewPlaTech]

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??

[Andrew Pla @AndrewPlaTech]

@jsnover Yes

[Andrew Pla @AndrewPlaTech]

Lady next to me is currently "raw-dogging" a 4 hour flight with nothing but a smile and a small pack of cheez its.

I want that level of zen one day. I may be brainrotted...

[Andrew Pla @AndrewPlaTech]

@eplurubusnullus @jsnover Are you referring to .NET (older one for Windows) or .NET core (open-source and x-plat)?

[Andrew Pla @AndrewPlaTech]

"Not a happy marriage." @jsnover on why .NET and Windows have never gotten along.

This clip has Bill Gates' obsession, the Longhorn disaster, Dave Cutler's backup tapes, and the day Notepad ballooned from 15KB to 15MB.

[Andrew Pla @AndrewPlaTech]

@indy_singh_uk @jsnover @cmuratori More to come, my friend! what kind of stuff do you want to see?

[Andrew Pla @AndrewPlaTech]

@AZUREGUARD1ANS @TimSweeneyEpic @jsnover 🐐

[Andrew Pla @AndrewPlaTech]

@clatent Such a blast. Glad we could share that

[Andrew Pla @AndrewPlaTech]

@AaronKempf3 @billycanada @jsnover I think Apple does a better job at keeping the apps that ship with the OS are considered a core part of your product experience.

Side: have you used VS Code at all? or Just notepad++ (which i know lots of ppl swear by)