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Petri Paavola

Petri Paavola

Microsoft MVP - Windows and Intune working in his own company Yodamiitti

Helsinki, Finland

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Petri is a seasoned cloud expert with over 25 years of experience in Microsoft environments. Specializing in Windows management through Intune and Autopilot, he creates PowerShell scripts that streamline administrative tasks and has developed specialized tools for Intune administrators. His extensive background includes deploying thousands of devices across various scenarios, ensuring secure, efficient, and user-friendly configurations.

Prior to founding his own company, Yodamiitti Oy, Petri led the workstation services at Aalto University, Finland’s largest technical university. There, he managed a diverse fleet of 8,500 devices running Windows, Linux, and macOS, while overseeing the domain environment and a dedicated IT staff.

Today, Petri delivers presentations, trainings and consultation on cloud and Windows topics, sharing his hands-on expertise and broad perspective on enterprise IT. He has been recognized as a Microsoft Windows MVP for 15 consecutive years and, most recently, as a Microsoft Intune MVP also. Combining technical proficiency with strong communication skills, Petri excels at explaining both the “how” and the “why” of modern IT management, empowering audiences to make informed decisions in a rapidly evolving technological landscape.

Area of Expertise

  • Information & Communications Technology

Topics

  • Windows
  • Microsoft Intune
  • Windows Autopilot
  • PowerShell
  • Graph API
  • Troubleshooting
  • Automation with PowerShell
  • ​​​​​​​The Generative AI LLM Revolution (ChatGPT)
  • Azure OpenAI Service

Enhance your Windows and Intune troubleshooting skills with (Petri's) community tools - NinjaEdition

There are several community tools which help IT admins life when troubleshooting Windows and Intune. Petri has made several of these tools but there are many others too.

In this session Petri will showcase some tools and explain in more depth how some of these tools work. Actually with just two PowerShell commands we can help Windows troubleshooting a lot. But when combining PowerShell capabilities to scripts we can create unique and really helpful tools. So we will also look for some PowerShell tips and tricks which will help you.

And there is actually something new, unique and mind blowing out there and you can also be part of the community contributing The Ultimate Windows and Intune Troubleshooting Tool which Petri will also showcase. This could be the last troubleshooting tool we need to use?

AI has had some role developing these tools and it may have a bigger role in the future also. We'll also have a look how AI could help us with troubleshooting.

SuperBoost Your IT Admin Skills with AI: Ninja Edition 2024

Join Petri in this dynamic and inspiring session as he explores a plethora of AI tools that are revolutionizing the daily tasks of IT administrators. From Microsoft Copilots and ChatGPT to Azure OpenAI, discover the vast array of AI applications that can enhance your IT operations.

In an array of live demonstrations, Petri will show how AI can not only enhance your coding and PowerShell skills but also streamline various other IT administrative tasks. Whether you’re looking to refine your technical prowess or automate routine processes, this session will provide you with practical insights and tools to elevate your capabilities.

Prepare to be inspired by cutting-edge demos that speak louder than words. This session is designed to transform your understanding of AI’s role in IT administration and leave you with actionable knowledge to implement immediately.

Demos have already begun, as this description text is enhanced with AI, showcasing just a glimpse of what AI can do for you.

How to Use PowerShell to Become a Windows and Cloud Management Superhero - 2024 NinjaEdition

Petri continues his journey to enlighten PowerShell possibilities for IT Admins everyday work. This highly popular session just got a 7th year upgrade to topics.

In this heavily demo based session Petri shows how PowerShell can help you with your daily tasks, whether you are managing Windows devices, Intune, Microsoft 365 or Azure services.

Working with Graph API may sound complicated. Actually it is really easy and it is even so easy that you can do it without even knowing Powershell at all. This concept has improved features since last year.

Petri will show and share his tricks and tools which has enabled him to create advanced tools with Powershell. With these tips and tools you will get your Graph API based scripts done way more easier or you can troubleshoot log files way more easier. These are the tools Petri is using every day himself.

How can AI help with PowerShell. Petri will also showcase and demo how to get best out of AI tools with PowerShell.

Learn this and you rock PowerShell!

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Petri Paavola

Microsoft MVP - Windows and Intune working in his own company Yodamiitti

Helsinki, Finland

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