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Z DevOps Talks

Z DevOps Talks
Devops
IBM
Mainframe
IBM Champions Program
Mainframe Modernization
Design Thinking
Mainframe Innovation
Watsonx Code Assistant
Reipl
User Experience
VS Code
Eclipse
System Z Enthusiasts Discord
Cleveland
Compliance Standards
IBM Z Systems
SHARE Conference
Devops Practices
Automation
IBM Test Accelerator For Z

Listen in as Chris Sayles and David Rice talk with Z DevOps experts how IBM is embracing open source technologies, making the mainframe more accessible, and designing new and better ways of developing and operating for the cloud-native and veteran community.

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In this episode, David and Chris talk with.... a whole lot of people. Might be tied for our largest guest group yet! We had Mohit Satoskar, Neha Shah, and Gerald Mitchell on to discuss IBM's Test Accelerator for Z testing product: what it is, what it... more

In this episode, David is live on the scene (back in August) at SHARE! He was able to catch up with Paul Buchanan from Ensono and have a great conversation. Enjoy!

In this episode of zDevOps Talks, David and I were able hook Frank De Gilio! This is big news, in case you weren't aware, Frank has run a very successful, very entertaining and informative podcast called Terminal Talk over the years and he is one big... more

In this episode, Steven Perva is back again to talk about his unconference, re:ipl. This year will be the second time he has hosted this conference and it sounds like a really good time. He also is founded the System Z Enthusiasts Discord server, fou... more

In this episode, we (Chris and David) finally get to sit down in the same room and talk! David got a new job and it's somewhere between being a Client Technical Professional (or CTP, aka Tech Seller) and an architect, and he couldn't be happier. List... more

In this episode, we get up with Ethan Mendel, who works on IBM watsonx Code Assistant for Z and the Code Explanation features in the aforementioned tool. Ethan sheds light on how this changes the landscape of understanding code bases and makes for su... more

In this episode, Ian Mitchell and Sean Gillespie join and talk about what it means to "travel light" when embarking on a DevOps transformation journey. We get in to the idea of evaluating (and even rethinking) current practices, how tools are only pa... more

In this episode, we talk with Steven Perva of Ensono. He is a current IBM Champion and speaks about what it means to be a champion, what it takes to get the title, and how important advocacy is in the z/OS world. As a bonus topic, we also discuss IDE... more

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Recent Guests

Mohit Satoskar
Product Manager for Test Accelerator for Z
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Paul Buchanan
Technical Fellow at Ensono and IBM Champion
Ensono
Episode: David and Paul talk at SHARE!
Frank DeGilio
CTO for de-clunkification at IBM
IBM
Episode: Frank talks simplification
Ethan Mendel
Main developer for WatsonX Code Assistant for Z, focusing on code explanation.
IBM
Episode: Ethan talks watsonx Code Assistant
Steven Perva
Expert mainframe innovation engineer and IBM Champion
Insono
Episode: Steven talks being a Champion
Suman Gopinath
CTO for the DevEx area at IBM, advocate for design thinking
IBM
Episode: Suman and Theresa talk Design Thinking
Theresa Ramsey
Design principal in DevEx at IBM
IBM
Episode: Suman and Theresa talk Design Thinking

Hosts

Chris Sayles
Co-host and veteran in DevOps discussions, focusing on topics related to the mainframe and agile practices.
David Rice
Co-host and thought leader in the DevOps space, providing insights from various industry experiences.

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Ethan talks watsonx Code Assistant
Q: What does code explanation mean?
It refers to the capability of the tool to provide natural language descriptions of code, making it easier for developers to understand complex or legacy code.
Ethan talks watsonx Code Assistant
Q: What is WatsonX Code Assistant?
It is designed to assist developers with coding by providing explanations, generating documentation, and helping with modernization efforts on mainframes.
Everyone talks TAZ!
Q: How does IBM help with test practices?
IBM offers a comprehensive test solution that addresses key challenges in testing by helping clients adopt Agile testing practices and providing on-demand testing environments.
Everyone talks TAZ!
Q: Why should we care to adopt these test practices across our software development lifecycle?
Adopting test practices is essential for earlier defect detection and cost reduction, helping to ensure that bugs are found early in development rather than after deployment.
Everyone talks TAZ!
Q: What issues do enterprises face these days regarding the software development life cycle?
Clients often rely on manual testing, which is resource-intensive and error-prone, leading to delays and increased costs in the development process.

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This audio series features in-depth discussions about the intersection of mainframe technology and modern software development practices, particularly within the context of DevOps. The hosts engage with industry experts to explore various facets of mainframe modernization, including the adoption of open source tools, agile testing methodologies, and the importance of design thinking in product development. There's a notable focus on addressing challenges related to testing ZOS applications, implementing collaborative work environments, and understanding customer needs through shared experiences from conferences and community gatherings.

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7. Theresa Ramsey

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