PowerShell + DevOps Global Summit 2026

PowerShell is more than just a scripting language; it's a robust platform for working with data from a wide range of sources. In this session, we’ll explore how you can harness PowerShell to import, transform, analyze, and persist data effectively, empowering your automation and reporting workflows.We’ll begin by covering the different ways to bring data into your scripts, including querying SQL databases, calling REST APIs, and reading from local files like CSV, JSON, and XML. You’ll learn how to write data-driven scripts that adapt based on structured input, enabling dynamic behavior and flexible automation.We'll demonstrate how to shape that data for structured output and reporting, covering practical export scenarios and real-world use cases like dashboards, audits, and inventory summaries.To take things further, we’ll introduce how AI can enhance your data workflows by using it to:• Normalize messy or inconsistent input data• Detect outliers and anomalies in logs• Classify and categorize data for smarter automation decisionsWhether you're reporting on system state, automating audits, or preparing data for compliance, you’ll walk away with reusable patterns and production-ready code for solving real-world, data-centric challenges using PowerShell supercharged with AI.