The PowerShell Podcast DSC, Community, and PowerShell: A conversation with Michael Greene
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In this episode of the PowerShell Podcast, we were joined by Michael Greene, a prominent figure from the PowerShell team at Microsoft. Our enlightening discussion revolved around his instrumental role in the progression from DSC 2.0 to 3.0, largely influenced by invaluable customer feedback. Greene’s key involvement in co-authoring the Infrastructure Release Pipeline whitepaper with Steven Murawksi was another topic of conversation. Catapulting to being a Product Manager, he shared his journey, highlighting the importance of being accessible, empathetic, and staying focused on the community. Furthermore, the conversation took an intriguing turn toward the future, debating the possibilities of AI and terminal experiences in the future.
Guest Bio:
Michael Greene currently serves as a Principal PM Manager at Microsoft, leading the team focused on developing PowerShell, CloudShell, Win32 OpenSSH, DSC, and other projects for Windows and Azure. Michael has diverse experience, from configuration management strategy for Azure Governance, to Windows Server CAT, and service operations in Office 365.
Resource links:
Watch The PowerShell Podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yOZutvGgV2s
https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/powershell/dsc/further-reading/whitepapers?view=dsc-1.1
https://runasradio.com/Shows/Show/469
https://github.com/PowerShell/PowerShell-RFC/tree/master/CommunityCall
https://www.amazon.com/Small-Team-Leadership-Ideas-after-ebook/dp/B0BL6BL24V
About the Authors
Andrew Pla
PowerShell MVP, podcast host, and Community Director of PowerShell Summit
I’m a technical educator and community builder. I’m a Microsoft PowerShell MVP, podcast host, speaker, and Community Director of PowerShell Summit. I also work at PDQ alongside sysadmins and IT pros every day.
Community isn’t just what I do. It’s where I get my energy. I genuinely light up when I see someone land a new job, level up a skill, or show up to their first conference. I love sharing that passion with others.
Every week I host a live podcast and stream on YouTube covering PowerShell, automation, and the humans behind the keyboards.
If you’re on your IT journey and need someone in your corner, you’re in the right place. Find more at andrewpla.tech/links.

Jordan Hammond
Long-time co-host of The PowerShell Podcast
Jordan Hammond was a long-time co-host of The PowerShell Podcast and a regular host of the PDQ streams.
