Ep. 189, Unlocking Automation with AI Shell and Desired State Configuration with Jason Helmick
Aired August 25, 2025 | 48 min
In this episode of the PowerShell Podcast, we’re live from TechMentor at the Microsoft campus with two incredible guests: longtime advocate, educator, and PM on the PowerShell team at Microsoft Jason Helmick, as well as newcomer Troy Brown. This special episode captures the heart of community, innovation, and the transformative power of PowerShell — from seasoned insight to beginner breakthroughs.
Meet our guest
Jason Helmick
Jason Helmick is a senior product manager on the PowerShell team at Microsoft. He focuses on all things PowerShell, including Predictive IntelliSense, Crescendo, DSC, and PlatyPS. One of his favorite pastimes is working with the rapidly growing PowerShell community.
Meet our host
Andrew Pla
Andrew Pla, a seasoned IT professional with over 10 years of experience, has spent the last 5 years mastering PowerShell. An ardent member of the PowerShell community and a Microsoft MVP, he loves sharing his knowledge and leveraging automation to solve complex problems. You can always find him connecting with others on the PDQ Discord and troubleshooting, with the firm belief that a problem shared is a problem halved.
