Two and a Half Geeks - Michael Bender and Doug Finke Chat about/with AI

Get ready to geek out with Doug Finke and Michael Bender.

They'll chat about AI, share laughs, and maybe even attempt to make their code self-aware. Don't miss this tech talk that's twice as geeky and half as serious

Michael Bender is a Senior Content Developer at Microsoft specializing in Azure Networking content. He creates comprehensive documentation that helps organizations implement Azure networking solutions, working directly with Microsoft's engineering teams and others across Microsoft.

An experienced technical presenter and content creator, Michael brings expertise in PowerShell, cloud infrastructure, and career upskilling to his presentations, explaining complex topics with clarity.

Michael is passionate about Generative AI, applying these technologies to enhance content development, streamline research, and solve technical challenges. He actively shares insights on AI implementation in technical environments and regularly engages with the community to improve Microsoft documentation.

Doug is a 16-time Microsoft MVP, creator of the PowerShell AI module, think Chat in your console and NLP in your scripts. He’s been on the front lines of tech for 40+ years—from mainframes to AI—and now he’s building the future of coding with autonomous tools.