Jim Tyler

PowerShell Expert & Microsoft MVP · K-12 Director of Technology
Microsoft MVP Published Author
Location Watervliet, MI
Email coachjimtyler@gmail.com
Web powershell.news
YouTube @PowerShellEngineer
GitHub jimrtyler
LinkedIn jamestyler

Summary

PowerShell expert and Microsoft Most Valuable Professional with deep experience in automation, cybersecurity, and IT infrastructure management. Author of PowerShell for Systems Engineers and publisher of PowerShell.news. Currently serving as Director of Technology for a K-12 school district, managing operations across eleven buildings. Proven track record of building automation solutions, responding to real-world security incidents, and creating free tools used by over 500,000 people worldwide.

Core Competencies

Automation & Scripting
PowerShell Azure Automation CI/CD Pipelines Infrastructure as Code Module Development
Security & Infrastructure
Zero Trust Incident Response Microsoft 365 Google Workspace Active Directory
Leadership & Communication
Technical Writing Public Speaking Team Leadership Strategic Planning Community Building

Professional Experience

Director of Technology
K-12 Public School District · Watervliet, MI
Current
  • Lead technology operations across eleven buildings, managing infrastructure, security, and instructional technology
  • Architect and implement PowerShell-based automation for Active Directory, Azure, and M365 administration
  • Direct incident response operations including analysis of 1.3M+ audit records during security events
  • Implement Zero Trust security architecture on constrained K-12 budgets
  • Manage Google Workspace and Microsoft 365 hardening and compliance
  • Develop staff cybersecurity training and phishing awareness programs
Author & Publisher
PowerShell for Systems Engineers · PowerShell.news
Current
  • Authored PowerShell for Systems Engineers, a practical guide for IT professionals building automation
  • Publish PowerShell.news, a newsletter covering PowerShell tips, automation patterns, and community insights
  • Produce technical content on YouTube (@PowerShellEngineer) reaching 13,000+ subscribers
Founder & Developer
Jaraty · TapSpeak · Free EdTech Tools
Current
  • Built and maintain 32 free classroom tools serving 500,000+ users worldwide
  • Created TapSpeak, an AAC tool for non-speaking learners with 327+ grids and 30+ language support
  • Self-fund all infrastructure costs to keep tools permanently free for every classroom

Publications

PowerShell for Systems Engineers
Book · Jim Tyler
A practical field guide for IT professionals who need to automate real infrastructure. Covers PowerShell fundamentals, Active Directory and Azure automation, building reusable modules, reporting and compliance automation, and real-world patterns from production environments.
PowerShell.news
Newsletter · Substack · powershell.news
Regular publication covering PowerShell tips, automation strategies, and community news for IT professionals.

Awards & Recognition

MVP
Microsoft Most Valuable Professional (MVP)
Microsoft · Recognized for sustained contributions to the PowerShell community

Speaking

Guerilla Zero Trust Security
MAEDS 2025
Securing Active Directory with PowerShell and Other Tools
MAEDS 2024
Building Graphical Applications 2.0 with PowerShell
MAEDS 2023
PowerShell AI
MAEDS 2023

Community Leadership

Treasurer & Audit/Finance Committee Chair
Watervliet Public Schools Board of Education
2024 – Present
Chairperson, Planning Commission
City of Watervliet · Trustee since 2022
2025 – Present
President, Baseball/Softball Rec Council
Watervliet Recreation
2023 – Present
President, Children's Music Workshop
Children's Music Workshop
2024 – Present
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