In this episode of the PowerShell Podcast, we bring you another Summit Sessions special recorded live at the PowerShell + DevOps Global Summit 2025! This episode is a celebration of first-time attendees, newcomers to the PowerShell community, and those discovering their voice in tech. Andrew Pla sits down with passionate IT professionals who share their personal stories of growth, connection, and finding purpose through PowerShell and community. Whether you're just starting your automation journey or you're looking to reconnect with your "why," this episode is packed with inspiration, encouragement, and honest reflections on what it means to grow in public, contribute meaningfully, and be part of something bigger.
Guests in this episode include: Adam Rivera – An IT manager turned PowerShell enthusiast, Adam shares his Summit experience, the joy of hands-on learning, and why he wants to empower his users with automation. His journey from podcast listener to Summit participant shows the real impact of showing up and taking a chance on growth.
Asmar Fontenot – First-time Summit attendee who speaks passionately about soft skills, mentorship, and embracing a "jack of all trades" background. Asmar reflects on his career, the power of face-to-face connection, and why helping others and being authentic are his driving forces in tech. https://www.linkedin.com/in/asmar-fontenot/
Luis Orta – A cloud systems engineer serving rural health clinics across the Pacific Northwest, Luis brings a powerful sense of mission and purpose to his work. He shares how PowerShell helps enable critical care for underserved communities, and how creativity, through music and code, fuels meaningful progress. https://www.linkedin.com/in/luisrorta/
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