Harm Veenstra

PowerShell MVP

Started working at 18, from a ServiceDesk employee to a workspace and system engineer at a large insurance firm in the Netherlands. 1996, those were the days! After working there for almost 11 years, I held various system engineer positions and gained extensive knowledge of Citrix, Cisco, VMware, storage, and Microsoft. Currently, I’m employed at InSpark (https://www.inspark.nl/) as a Consultant with a focus on Identity, Modern Workplace, and anything Microsoft, basically 😉

And... I became a Microsoft MVP in March 2024 and still am :-)

May 14, 2026

PowerShell Automation with Harm Veenstra [MVP]

PowerShell is far more than just a scripting language for administrators. It is a powerful automation platform that can simplify repetitive tasks, connect services, and save countless hours across many different environments. From Microsoft 365 and Azure automation to local system management, reporting, APIs, and DevOps workflows, PowerShell provides flexible tools for almost every scenario. This session explores practical automation examples from multiple areas, showing how PowerShell can be used to streamline daily operations, improve consistency, and reduce manual work. We will look at real-world use cases including Microsoft 365 management, file and data processing, REST API integrations, scheduled automation, and cross-platform scripting. Whether you are just getting started with PowerShell or already writing scripts regularly, this session demonstrates how small automations can create significant improvements in productivity and reliability. Expect live demos, useful tips,…

Guests: Mirko Peters , Harm Veenstra

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