PowerShell, Security, and the Path to Mastery.

12/05/2025 1h 2min Episodio 174
PowerShell, Security, and the Path to Mastery.

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Episode Synopsis

In this episode of the PowerShell Podcast, we bring you a special double feature! We chat with Bogdan Calapod live from PDQ HQ, a seasoned security expert and co-founder of Coda, who reflects on his path from hackathon projects to helping organizations secure their environments. Then, we sit down with Lucas Allman live from the PowerShell + DevOps Global Summit, where he shares his journey from podcast listener to conference presenter. Key topics in this episode include:

Finding Your Place in the PowerShell Community – How Lucas went from listening to the PowerShell Podcast to presenting at Summit.
Overcoming Stage Fright and Imposter Syndrome – Lucas’s experience giving his first lightning demo to a room full of PowerShell pros.
The Power of Personal Growth and Knowledge Sharing – Building confidence, contributing to internal user groups, and advocating for automation.
Building Security from the Ground Up – Bogdan’s journey from hackathon developer to security co-founder, including the creation of Coda.
Simplifying Security for the Real World – Lessons learned from building tools to automate vulnerability detection and remediation.
Staying Curious and Always Learning – Why continuous education, knowledge sharing, and community engagement are essential for long-term success.

This episode captures the spirit of learning, teaching, and growth that defines the PowerShell community. Whether you’re a newcomer or a seasoned pro, this double feature has insights for everyone.
 
Links:

Connect with Lucas Allman on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lucas-allman-407a1055/
Follow Bogdan on GitHub: https://github.com/bogdan-calapod
Follow Andrew: https://andrewpla.tech/links
Join PowerShell Wednesdays every Wednesday at 2 PM EST on discord.gg/pdq
The PowerShell Podcast on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Jhxr2GB9-Mg