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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

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00:23:41

I am a Mainframer: Benjamin Daniels

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2023/02/27

On this episode of the “I Am a Mainframer” podcast, host Steven Dickens is joined by Benjamin Daniels, Cloud Solutions Engineer at Oracle. While an undergrad at North Carolina A&T State University, Ben's professor for Java and mainframe classes was Dr. Cameron Seay. Dr. Seay because Ben's formal mentor and opened the door to many opportunities for Ben, and they continue to stay in close touch. After doing well in Dr. Seay’s Java class, Ben noticed that the other excelling students also

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00:26:35

I am a Mainframer: Meral Temel

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2023/01/25

In this episode of the “I Am a Mainframer” podcast, host Steven Dickens is joined by Meral Temel, Mainframe Platform Leader for JFORCE. Meral has been in the mainframe industry for more than 20 years, starting as a mainframe system programmer and becoming the Director of Systems in the largest private banks in Turkey. She is currently the Mainframe Platform Leader at JForce, a leading technology and software development firm focused on client-centric digital transformation. During this in-depth

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00:48:30

I am a Mainframer: Bryan Foley

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2022/12/22

In this episode of the “I Am a Mainframer” podcast, Steven Dickens is joined by Bryan Foley, Worldwide Sales Director for IBM Cloud. His team helps define the major approaches to help clients meet their toughest challenges in a hybrid multicloud world. Bryan has served in numerous technical, management, strategy, and product management positions during his career at IBM, much of which was spent in IBM Systems and IBM Z. This included leading the initiative to bring the LinuxONE system to

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00:24:13

I am a Mainframer: Enzo Damato

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2022/11/22

In this episode of the “I Am a Mainframer” podcast, host Steven Dickens is joined by Enzo Damato, a high school senior, self-proclaimed mainframe nerd, researcher, and teacher. During this fascinating and inspiring conversation, Enzo shares his passion for the mainframe and how he has been self-teaching and building systems since the fourth grade. They also explore what it has meant to Enzo to have supportive parents who have encouraged his technical development, the creative way in which he

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00:22:43

I am a Mainframer: Leonard Santalucia

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2022/10/19

In this episode of the “I Am a Mainframer” podcast, Steven Dickens is joined by Leonard (Len) Santalucia, Chief Technology Officer at Vicom Infinity. During this fascinating conversation, Len shares his family's long history as IBMers — both his father and grandfather worked for IBM — and traces the beginning of his own career "origin story" to when he was 11 years old in 1964 with the announcement of the 360 mainframe. Len has been told by family members that he actually touched the first 360 when

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00:14:58

I am a Mainframer: Patrick Stanard

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2022/09/30

In this episode of the “I Am a Mainframer” podcast, Steven Dickens is joined by Patrick Stanard, Chief Mainframe Architect at Kyndryl US, from the show floor at the SHARE Conference in Columbus, Ohio. Patrick shares his career journey that started in data input (using punch cards!) at Michigan Bell Telephone and moved into data center operations working with Unisys mainframes, and then 35 years with IBM before joining the Kyndryl team. Their conversation also touches on the massive changes in the

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00:26:27

I am a Mainframer: Eddy Ciliendo

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2022/08/17

In this episode of the “I Am a Mainframer” podcast, Steven Dickens is joined by Eddy Ciliendo, VP of Worldwide Strategy & Technology at Model9. Their conversation explores how the movie "WarGames" sparked Eddy's early passion for computers, the early opportunities he was given in the mainframe space, and his genuine love of the work he does. Eddy also has a very positive outlook for the future of the mainframe platform. This is an insightful conversation you won't want to miss!

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00:14:50

I am a Mainframer: David Jeffries

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2022/07/27

In this episode of the “I Am a Mainframer” podcast, Steven Dickens is joined by David Jeffries, VP, Development, IBM z/OS Software at IBM. Their conversation explores how David's extensive career has grown and developed, the importance of mentoring, and the bright future he sees continuing to take shape in the mainframe world. You won't want to miss this episode!

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00:27:44

I am a Mainframer: Lisa Dyer

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2022/06/22

In this episode of the "I Am a Mainframer" podcast, Steven Dickens welcomes Lisa Dyer, Global Vice President, Systems Z & Power LOB Leader at Ensono. Their conversation dives into Lisa's 20+ years as a technologist building digital platforms, her fresh perspective as someone relatively new to the mainframer world, and what made her ultimately become a mainframer. Listen now to hear Lisa's career story.

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00:28:45

I am a Mainframer: Misty Decker

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2022/05/30

In this episode of the "I Am a Mainframer" podcast, Steven Dickens welcomes Misty Decker, Director of AMC Product Marketing at Micro Focus. Their conversation explores Misty's career arc in mainframe, advice for those starting out in the space, and how her unexpected journey as a Mainframer started with her first plane ride at the age of 21. Listen to learn Misty's refreshing industry insights.

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00:18:36

I am a Mainframer: Jose Castano

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2022/04/20

In this episode of the "I Am a Mainframer" podcast, Steven Dickens welcomes Jose Castano, VP of System Sales at IBM. Their conversation explores Jose's career journey, those who have influenced and guided him along the way, and how his experience has given him a unique perspective into the mainframe space. Listen to learn how Jose's extensive experience is his biggest differentiator.

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00:31:53

I am a Mainframer: Rebecca Levesque

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2022/03/21

In this episode of the "I Am a Mainframer" podcast, Steven Dickens welcomes Rebecca Levesque, CEO of 21st Century Software. During their conversation, Rebecca shares her professional journey and how 21st Century Software fits into the overall mainframe ecosystem.

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00:24:32

I am a Mainframer: Mark Neft

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2022/02/17

In this episode of the "I Am a Mainframer" podcast, Steven Dickens sits down with Mark Neft, CTO, Platform Modernization at EPAM Systems. During their conversation, Mark shares his unique "home remodeling" approach that helps clients figure out what they already have in place in terms of infrastructure. He goes on to talk about the tools and capabilities he's built to put roadmaps in place that will get them where they want to go with their mainframe.

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00:26:23

I am a Mainframer: John Smith

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2022/02/09

In this episode of the "I Am a Mainframer" podcast, Steven Dickens is joined by John Smith, Executive Vice President, Ecosystems at Zafin. John shares his earliest experiences with mainframe and how his continued pursuit of knowledge around it led him to a successful career in financial services. Their conversation also explores John's career, including the challenges he's seen in the fintech space, his time at Salway, HPE, IBM, and Zafin, and what Zafin is doing to revolutionize how financial

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00:31:31

I am a Mainframer: Cameron Seay

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2022/02/04

In today's episode of the "I Am a Mainframer" podcast, Steven Dickens talks with Dr. Cameron Seay,IBM Z Academic Thought Leader and Adjunct Professor at Tennessee State University and East Carolina University. Their conversation focuses on Cameron's longstanding support of the Mainframe community, his commitment to introducing students to the mainframe, and how that commitment, coupled with his teaching approach to development methodology, has helped nearly 300 students get mainframe jobs.

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00:40:11

I am a Mainframer: Tina Tarquinio

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2021/12/14

In today’s episode of the “I Am A Mainframer” podcast, Steven Dickens sits down with Tina Tarquinio, Director, IBM Z Product Management. In this podcast, Tina discusses her journey with the mainframe, advice for those just starting their journey with the Mainframe, and where she sees the Mainframe going in the future.

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00:41:44

I am a Mainframer: John Metic

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2021/11/22

In today’s episode of the “I Am A Mainframer” podcast, Steven Dickens sits down with John Mertic, Director of Program Management - Linux Foundation, ASWF, LF AI and Data, LF Energy and Open Mainframe Project. In this podcast, John discusses his journey with the mainframe, advice for those just starting their journey with the Mainframe, and where he sees the Mainframe going in the future.

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00:40:03

I am a Mainframer: Steven Dickens

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2021/10/20

In today’s episode of the “I Am A Mainframer” podcast, we flip things around Joe Winchester sits in as a guest host and interviews Steven Dickens, Vice President Sales, and Business Development, Senior Analyst at Futurum. On this podcast, they discuss Steven's journey with the mainframe, advice for those just starting their journey with the Mainframe, and where he sees the Mainframe going in the future.

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00:50:23

I am a Mainframer: Derek Britton

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2021/09/13

In today’s episode of the “I Am A Mainframer” podcast, Steven Dickens sits down with Derek Britton, Director of Communications and Brand Strategy at Micro Focus. On this podcast, they discuss their journey with the mainframe, advice for those just starting their journey with the Mainframe, and where they see the Mainframe going in the future.

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00:21:11

I am a Mainframer: Paul Scott

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2021/08/16

In today’s episode of the “I Am A Mainframer” podcast, Steven Dickens sits down with Paul Scott, Chief Architect Web Enablement Technologies at Phoenix Software International. On this podcast, Paul discusses his journey with the mainframe, advice for those just starting their journey with the Mainframe, and where he sees the Mainframe going in the future.

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