about the author

Chrissy LeMaire is a dual Microsoft MVP, one of the first seven GitHub Stars, and Manning author, having previously written Learn dbatools in a Month of Lunches. With nearly three decades of IT experience, Chrissy holds an MSc in systems engineering and works as a developer in Belgium. She is also an international speaker and the creator of the popular PowerShell module dbatools.

Brandon Abshire is the technical manager of Epic Systems and database administration teams at one of the nation’s top-ranked healthcare institutions in Los Angeles, California. Prior to his current role, he worked as a database administrator at a leading healthcare system in San Diego and a Fortune 500 semiconductor technology company. Brandon has a BSc in information technology and holds certifications in database administration, ITIL 4, and project management, with foundational certifications in networking, information security, and cloud services.

Chrissy and Brandon grew up in the same small town in southwest Louisiana before living in big cities across the United States and Europe. Their unique backgrounds blend rural and urban experiences, creating diverse perspectives that enrich their work, from co-creating a Cajun cooking website and several Cajun cookbooks to supporting large government and hospital organizations. In this book, Chrissy and Brandon share insights to demystify complex IT concepts and demonstrate the practical applications of AI in a relatable, engaging manner.