
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 communit... more
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 96 | Founded | 8 years ago |
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Join host Steven Dickens in this episode of I Am a Mainframer featuring Bruno Laurent, who shares how he started his mainframe journey in 1998 and how that path led him to modernise mainframe development at Euroclear.Bruno discusses why cloud develop... more
Join host Steven Dickens in this episode of *I Am a Mainframer* featuring Brahadambal Srinivasan, Technical Architect at IBM, as she shares her journey from Linux and open source to leading teams working on Linux on Z.Brahadambal talks about how her ... more
In this special episode of Mainframe Voices, we explore the signals and trends the mainframe community should be watching closely right now, from AI and modernisation to talent and skills. Our guests share what stands out to them most, and how these ... more
In this episode of the Mainframe Connect podcast's I Am a Mainframer series, J.J. Lovett, Lead for Education and Customer Engagement at Broadcom Mainframe Division, shares his journey from CA Technologies customer advocacy to leading Mainframe Open E... more
Greatly run podcast, nice balance between story and factual experiences which helps take action on learning and career development.
I love this podcast and the guests who are interviewed are so A lot of value from listening to their experiences
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A tech-focused series centered on mainframe professionals, career journeys, and open-source collaboration. Across episodes, conversations span IBM Z, COBOL modernization, open source projects like Zowe, and the evolving role of mainframes in cloud-hosted architectures. Guests range from students and engineers to leaders shaping open-source ecosystems, with frequent emphasis on mentorship, workforce development, and practical pathways into the mainframe world. A notable strength is the blend of personal career stories with broad industry context, making it useful for listeners evaluating career options, potential partnerships, or sponsorships in a niche but growing tech community.
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Recent guests on Mainframe Connect include:
1. Bruno Laurent
2. John Lovett
3. Marcus Davage
4. Marcus Davidge
5. Sarah Julia Kriesch
6. Hunter Johnson
7. Lezlie Browder
8. Sudharsana Srinivasan
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