Mainframe Connect

Open Mainframe Project

The Mainframe Connect podcast includes the I am a Mainframer series, Riveting Mainframe Voices series, and other content exploring relevant topics with mainframe professionals. The I am a Mainframer series explores the careers of those in the mainframe ecosystem. Hosted by Steven Dickens. The podcast is sponsored by the Open Mainframe Project, a Linux Foundation project that aims to build community and adoption of Open Source on the mainframe by eliminating barriers to Open Source adoption on the mainframe, demonstrating the value of the mainframe.

  1. 21 GEN

    I am a Mainframer - Hunter Johnson

    In this episode of *I Am a Mainframer*, host Steven Dickens sits down with Hunter Johnson from Broadcom’s Mainframe Software Division to explore how a marketing professional builds a thriving career in the mainframe ecosystem. Hunter leads marketing for Broadcom’s **Beyond Code** initiative, focusing on workforce resiliency, change management, and efficiency and cost optimisation for mainframe customers.Hunter recently joined the Open Mainframe Project Marketing Committee.Hunter shares his journey from healthcare and analytics marketing into mainframe, discusses the perception gap around the platform, and explains why so much of mainframe marketing is really about education—reframing the mainframe as a modern, first‑class citizen in a hybrid enterprise rather than “old” technology. He also talks about what he wishes he’d learned earlier in his career and offers advice to younger professionals interested in non‑technical roles in this space.🔹 Learn more about Broadcom’s Beyond Code initiative and how it supports mainframe clients beyond software. 🔹 Hear Hunter’s perspective on modernisation, talent, and the future of the platform over the next 3–5 years.🔹 Subscribe for more *I Am a Mainframer* episodes from the Open Mainframe Project. #IAmAMainframer #Mainframe #OpenMainframeProject #BeyondCode #TechCareers

    17 min

  2. 23/12/2025

    Mainframe Voices: What are you thankful for this year?

    In this special December episode of Mainframe Voices, leaders and contributors from across the Open Mainframe Project community share what they are most thankful for this year. From new career opportunities and open source collaboration to supportive teams and personal milestones, our guests reflect on the moments that made 2025 memorable in the mainframe world.Featuring: •Steven Dickens – CEO and Principal Analyst, Top 3 Global Technology Industry Analyst, Advisor to Tech Vendor Executives •Billie Jean Simmons – Software Developer for zDevOps, IBM Wazi, and Cloud IDE; Zowe Explorer Squad Lead •Len Santalucia – CTO Mainframe, AI, Cloud, Analytics, Mobile, Security; IBM Champion and Chairperson of the Linux Foundation Open Mainframe Project •Elliot Jalley – Senior Principal Product Manager, Open Mainframe Project Ambassador •Germanas Šamrickis – Senior Software Engineer at Rocket SoftwareThe Mainframe Connect podcast includes the I Am a Mainframer series, Mainframe Voices, and other conversations with mainframe professionals, sponsored by the Open Mainframe Project, a Linux Foundation initiative.#MainframeVoices #MainframeConnect #OpenMainframeProject #LinuxFoundation #Mainframe #Gratitude #Community

    25 min

  3. 04/12/2025

    Mainframe Coven:A Technologist Devoted to Lifelong Learning: Interview with Lezlie Browder

    In this episode of Mainframe Coven, Jessielaine Punongbayan (Product Manager, Dynatrace) and Richelle Anne Craw (Software Engineer, Beta Systems Software) chat with Lezlie Browder, A Technologist Devoted to Lifelong Learning. She shares her decades-long career as a mainframe mentor, instructor, and technologist. She reflects on inclusive tech culture, teaching across generations, volunteering, and offering grounded advice for women balancing caregiving, career growth, and lifelong learning.Links and Resources Mentioned in the Episode:- Open Mainframe Project Mentorship Program: https://openmainframeproject.org/projects/mentorship/- IBM TechXchange Community: https://community.ibm.com/community/user/my-community- Black Girls Code: https://www.wearebgc.org/- Blind Service Chicago: https://www.blindservicechicago.org/- Source: Isha Jain, “Care responsibilities impact career choices for 40% of women in tech,” Data Centre & Network News, Tech Talent Charter survey, retrieved from dcnnmagazine.com: https://dcnnmagazine.com/news/care-responsibilities-impact-career-choices-for-40-of-women-in-tech/

    34 min

  4. 30/10/2025

    Mainframe Coven: A Champion for Mentorship and Mainframe Advocacy: Interview with Sudharsana Srinivasan

    In this episode of Mainframe Coven, Jessielaine Punongbayan (Product Manager, Dynatrace) and Richelle Anne Craw (Software Engineer, Beta Systems Software) chat with Sudharsana Srinivasan, a champion for mentorship and mainframe advocacy. She opens up about her journey from studying computer science in India to leading firmware development at IBM, sharing the lessons she’s learned along the way. Sudharsana talks about her passion for helping the next generation, the value of connecting what you learn to real-world opportunities, and how mentorship can create a ripple effect of growth and empowerment.Links and Resources Mentioned in the Episode:Open Mainframe Project Mentorship Program: https://openmainframeproject.org/projects/mentorship/Open Mainframe Project COBOL Programming Course: https://openmainframeproject.org/projects/cobol-programming-course/ibm.biz/mentor-today: http://ibm.biz/mentor-todayibm.biz/newtoibmz: http://ibm.biz/newtoibmz

    30 min

  5. 11/10/2025

    I am a mainframer: Ricki West

    Join host Steven Dickens as he chats with Ricki West, a systems programmer at the UK Land Registry, about his journey into the mainframe world, his evolving roles across subsystems, and his commitment to growing the mainframe community through initiatives like Waves.Ricki and Steven shares insights on navigating mainframe careers, the changing demographics of the industry with millennials and Gen Z joining, and his views on the ongoing evolution of mainframe technology including quantum-safe encryption and blockchain potential.Whether a newcomer or seasoned professional, Ricki’s perspectives offer inspiration and practical advice for engaging with and advancing in the mainframe ecosystem.🔹 Learn more about Ricki’s work with the Wavez community and student scholarships.🔹 Subscribe for more conversations on mainframe careers and innovation from the Open Mainframe Project.🔹 Visit openmainframeproject.org for additional resources.#Mainframe #IAmAMainframer #OpenMainframeProject #SystemsProgramming #MainframeCommunity #TechCareers #wavez

    24 min

  6. 01/10/2025

    I am a Mainframer: Emma Skovgård

    Join host Steven Dickens in this episode of I Am A Mainframer as he talks with Emma Skovgard, an IT security engineer at Danske Bank. Emma shares her inspiring and unconventional career path into the mainframe ecosystem, her deep involvement in open source projects, and her insights on the current challenges and future of mainframe security.Discover Emma's perspective on automation, infrastructure as code, and how diverse skills are shaping the future of mainframe technology. Whether you're a student, professional, or enthusiast, Emma’s story offers valuable lessons and motivation to get involved and innovate in the mainframe community. 🔹 Follow Emma on LinkedIn for more thought leadership on mainframe and security. 🔹 Subscribe for more episodes from the Open Mainframe Project’s I Am A Mainframer podcast. 🔹 Learn more about the mainframe ecosystem: openmainframeproject.org #Mainframe #ITSecurity #OpenSource #MainframeCommunity #IAmAMainframer

    26 min

  7. 29/09/2025

    Mainframe Coven: A Visionary Leader Building Inclusive Ecosystems

    In this episode of Mainframe Coven, Jessielaine Punongbayan (Product Manager, Dynatrace) and Richelle Anne Craw (Software Engineer, Beta Systems Software) chat with Meredith Stowell, Vice President of IBM Z & LinuxONE Ecosystem, a visionary leader helping more people find their way into tech. Meredith shares how her career shaped her leadership philosophy, her advocacy for non-traditional pathways that create a sustainable workforce, and her vision for building diverse, inclusive global ecosystems.For a transcript of this episode, visit https://openmainframeproject.org/mainframe-coven/mainframe-coven-meredith-stowell/Links and Resources Mentioned in the Episode:- ibm.biz/ztalent

    40 min

  8. 28/08/2025

    Mainframe Coven: The Historian Mainframer that Made History: Interview with Pam Taylor

    In this episode of Mainframe Coven, Jessielaine Punongbayan (Product Manager, Dynatrace) and Richelle Anne Craw (Software Engineer, Beta Systems Software) chat with Former SHARE President Pam Taylor, a historian turned mainframer who ended up making history herself. Pam shares her journey into enterprise tech, her advocacy for standards and user-focused solutions, and how she blends technical expertise with creative storytelling.Mainframe Coven is a 10-part mini-series honoring the past, present, and future women of IT. It's about real stories from the essential yet unseen minds behind the machines.The podcast is sponsored by the Open Mainframe Project, a Linux Foundation project that aims to build community and adoption of Open Source on the mainframe by eliminating barriers to Open Source adoption on the mainframe, demonstrating the value of the mainframe.For a transcript of this episode, visit https://openmainframeproject.org/mainframe-coven/mainframe-coven-pam-taylor/Links and Resources Mentioned in the Episode:- SHARE's Women of Influence in Mainframe: https://blog.share.org/Article/shares-women-of-influence-in-mainframe- Pam Taylor's Website: https://pamela-taylor.com/

    36 min
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Descrizione

The Mainframe Connect podcast includes the I am a Mainframer series, Riveting Mainframe Voices series, and other content exploring relevant topics with mainframe professionals. The I am a Mainframer series explores the careers of those in the mainframe ecosystem. Hosted by Steven Dickens. The podcast is sponsored by the Open Mainframe Project, a Linux Foundation project that aims to build community and adoption of Open Source on the mainframe by eliminating barriers to Open Source adoption on the mainframe, demonstrating the value of the mainframe.

Informazioni

  • Creatore
    Open Mainframe Project
  • Anni di attività
    2018 - 2026
  • Puntate
    87
  • Classificazione
    Contenuti adatti a tutti
  • Copyright
    © Open Mainframe Project
  • Sito web del podcast
    Mainframe Connect