SLW 22: Live in Antwerp with Chrissy LeMaire

In this special episode of the Sliding Windows podcast we broadcast
live from the annual PowerShell conference PSConfEU that took place
in Antwerp in 2024. My guest today is one of the best known
celebreties of the PowerShell Universe: Chrissy LeMaire, inventor
of the DBATools, Manning book author and Github star - to just give
a few examples of her highly acclaimed work. Chrissy comes from a
Cajun family in Louisiana (USA), whose French-speaking ancestors
still have a special influence on the culture of this region today.
Chrissy has lived and worked for many years in Europe now,
embracing the the richness of cultures and influences in different
countries and regions. A little different from a regular episode,
we talk less about a specific area of expertise. Our main topic is
Chrissy's career from database expert to book author and social
media star and her very special view on the future of IT. Of
course, we talk about "artificial" and "human intelligence".
Chrissy shares a pivotal moment in her academic journey inspired by
a quote from Paul Dressel, catalyzing a transformation in her
approach to learning and paving the way for academic excellence.
Transitioning to Chrissy's professional narrative, the dialogue
navigates towards her engagement with PowerShell projects like DBA
tools underscore her ardor for technology and perpetual learning.
Steering towards technology's cutting edge, the dialogue unfolds
the speaker's exploits with PowerShell and SQL Server migrations,
elucidating the journey of crafting modules and scripts to
streamline migration processes. Discussions on Microsoft's support
for DBA tools, GitHub collaboration, AI integration with
PowerShell, and the exploitation of AI engines like GitHub Copilot,
underscore the transformative potential of AI in ameliorating
workflows and augmenting productivity. Alongside nuanced
reflections on Cajun heritage and language intricacies from
Louisiana, theepisode culminates in a jovial French language quiz
and a toast with craft beer, emblematic of shared ardor for
technology, culture, and the enriching exchange encapsulated
throughout the conversation. Thanks to Geoffroy Dubreuil and James
Ruskin for their support with the Monad Manifesto quiz.