Microsoft MVP Emanuel Palm joins The PowerShell Podcast to share his journey from managing printers in Sweden to being a Microsoft MVP who is automating the cloud with PowerShell and Azure. He talks about building the AZAuth module for OAuth authentication, using GitHub Actions for CI/CD, and the importance of blogging and community involvement. Plus, Emanuel reveals his unique side hobby... roasting coffee!
 
Key Takeaways

From printers to the cloud: Emanuel’s career shows how PowerShell can open doors, from automating IT tasks to driving cloud automation and DevOps practices.
Community and sharing matter: Blogging, presenting, and contributing help you grow your own understanding while creating opportunities for others.
Automation and authentication: With tools like GitHub Actions and his AZAuth module, Emanuel demonstrates how to simplify workflows and securely interact with APIs.

Guest Bio
Emanuel Palm is a Microsoft MVP based in Sweden, where he is a consultant focused on Microsoft technologies and is active in the PowerShell community. Emanuel is the creator of the AZAuth module, a lightweight solution for handling OAuth authentication in PowerShell, and a frequent speaker at events like PowerShell Conference Europe. Beyond tech, Emanuel is a coffee enthusiast who even roasts his own beans as a side hobby.
 
Resource Links

Emanuel’s Blog: https://pipe.how
GitHub – Emanuel Palm: https://github.com/palmemanuel
X / BlueSky: @palmemanuel
AZAuth Module on GitHub: https://github.com/PalmEmanuel/AzAuth
Emanuel's PS Wednesday: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=trP2LLDynA0
Arkanum Coffee (Emanuel’s hobby project): https://arkanum.coffee
PDQ Discord: https://discord.gg/pdq
Connect with Andrew: https://andrewpla.tech/links
The PowerShell Podcast on YouTube: https://youtu.be/-uHHGVH1Kcc
The PowerShell Podcast hub: https://pdq.com/the-powershell-podcast 

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