The Importance of Community in Tech. Mike Kanakos and Phil Bossman

The PowerShell Podcast

In this episode, we dive into all things community and PowerShell Saturday, from preparation and organization to the impact of community-driven events on career growth. We chat about what led up to the big day, our personal experiences, and why attending conferences, user groups, and community events can be game-changing for anyone in tech. Find your next step and be the community!

Guest Bio and links:

Mike Kanakos is a three-time Microsoft MVP award recipient and currently manages the Foundational Services and Automation team at Align Technology, the company behind Invisalign braces. He leads a team that develops automation tools for Azure AD, Active Directory, and Single Sign-On, with the goal of automating processes and eliminating tedious tasks for various teams.

https://bsky.app/profile/mikekanakos.bsky.social

https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikekanakos/

https://x.com/MikeKanakos

https://commandline.ninja/

Phil Bossman is a Microsoft MVP and PowerShell enthusiast with a passion for learning and efficiency in all things. Phil is currently a Cloud Architect and computing expert in the Raleigh, NC area. Phil is a co-organizer of the Research Triangle PowerShell User Group @rtpsug.

https://bsky.app/profile/schlauge.bsky.social

https://schlauge.com/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/philbossman/

https://x.com/Schlauge

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