<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8" standalone="yes"?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom"><channel><title>Thomas Rayner on PowerShell.org - Welcome Automaters!</title><link>https://powershell.org/authors/thomas-rayner/</link><description>Recent content in Thomas Rayner on PowerShell.org - Welcome Automaters!</description><generator>Hugo</generator><language>en-us</language><lastBuildDate>Mon, 29 Sep 2025 14:34:49 +0000</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://powershell.org/authors/thomas-rayner/index.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title>The PowerShell Podcast From Sysadmin to Security at Microsoft with Thomas Rayner</title><link>https://powershell.org/podcast/2025-09-29-the-powershell-podcast-from-sysadmin-to-security-at-microsoft-with-thomas-rayner/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Sep 2025 14:34:49 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://powershell.org/podcast/2025-09-29-the-powershell-podcast-from-sysadmin-to-security-at-microsoft-with-thomas-rayner/</guid><description>&lt;p&gt;Thomas Rayner joins &lt;em&gt;The PowerShell Podcast&lt;/em&gt; to share his journey from sysadmin and PowerShell MVP to securing Microsoft 365 as a security professional at Microsoft. He reflects on how PowerShell accelerated his career, the importance of blogging and community involvement, and why clear communication with managers is vital for growth. Thomas also offers advice for beginners, highlighting patience, persistence, and the value of mentorship in tech.&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;PowerShell as a force multiplier: Automating repetitive tasks with PowerShell helped Thomas advance his career and opened the door to opportunities at Microsoft.&lt;/p&gt;</description></item></channel></rss>