PowerShell MVP - I like the sound of that!
I’m absolutely thrilled to share some incredible news - I’ve been awarded the Microsoft MVP (Most Valuable Professional) award for PowerShell! 🎉
The Journey That Led Here
If I’m being completely honest, this recognition means more to me than I initially expected. For many years, I’ll admit I actively chased this “status.” The MVP award felt like this golden milestone that would validate all the work I’d been putting into the PowerShell and Azure communities.
But here’s the funny thing about life - sometimes the best things happen when you stop actively pursuing them.
Over the last two years, I made a conscious decision to step back from treating the MVP award as a priority or goal. Instead, I focused on what I genuinely love: sharing knowledge, helping others solve problems, writing blog posts (albeit not too actively 😉), presenting at conferences, and contributing to the community simply because it felt right.
When You Least Expect It
And wouldn’t you know it - when you least expect it, hard work pays off!
The award recognizes contributions to the Microsoft Azure ecosystem, specifically for PowerShell. This feels particularly meaningful because it represents the intersection of two technologies I’m genuinely passionate about. Whether it’s automating Azure deployments, troubleshooting infrastructure issues, or helping others navigate the complexities of cloud automation, this work never felt like “work” to me.
It Takes a Village
I absolutely could not have achieved this without the incredible support system around me:
My family - My wife and kids have been incredibly patient with all the late-night writing sessions, weekend conference preparations, and the general chaos that comes with being actively involved in the tech community. They’ve cheered me on through every blog post, presentation, and project.
My friends and colleagues - The PowerShell and Azure communities are filled with amazing people who’ve mentored me, collaborated with me, challenged my thinking, and supported my growth. Whether it’s feedback on a script, help with a presentation, or just encouragement to keep sharing knowledge, these relationships have been invaluable.
In particular, I want to thank a few people who have helped me over the years:
- Rob - No matter what, I can count on you
- Ralph - Sparring partner extraordinaire
- Jakub - Mr. Pester, need I say more?
- Maurice - Always pushing me to learn more and grow
What This Means Going Forward
Receiving the MVP award doesn’t change my fundamental approach - I’ll continue sharing what I learn, writing about solutions to problems I encounter, and hopefully helping others along their own PowerShell and Azure journeys.
If anything, this recognition reinforces something I’ve learned over the years: the best rewards often come not from chasing them directly, but from consistently doing good work and helping others succeed.
Thank You
To everyone who’s read a blog post, attended a session, asked a question, or simply been part of this journey - thank you. This recognition belongs to all of us who believe in the power of sharing knowledge and building each other up.
Here’s to continuing to learn, share, and help make the PowerShell and Azure communities even better! 🚀
P.S. - If you’re working toward your own goals in the tech community, remember that consistency and genuine passion for helping others will take you further than chasing specific outcomes. Keep doing great work, and good things will follow!