Today, we recognize a product strategist, educator, and advocate whose dedication to technology and the community continues to propel the platform forward.
Subhasish Sarkar
Senior Product Manager/Owner, BMC Software
Maharashtra, India
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Subhasish Sarkar describes himself as a “Mainframer by heart. ” With over 15 years working across the IBM Z ecosystem, it’s a title well earned. Currently serving as a Senior Product Manager at BMC Software, Subhasish blends technical fluency with a sharp focus on usability, performance, and client value.
Subhasish is a three-time IBM Z Champion (2020–2022), known for his commitment to education, outreach, and thought leadership. In 2024 alone, he authored 18 technical blogs focused on demystifying complex IBM Z topics, making the technology more accessible to professionals across all experience levels. His writing spans DevOps, IMS optimization, security, and platform trends.
In addition to publishing, Subhasish frequently speaks at industry events, including GSE UK Virtual 2024, where he presented three sessions on IMS, DevOps, and message processing and the BMC Mainframe Tech Talks webinar series. He also helped lead a six-part webinar series on IMS-managed ACBs, aimed at supporting customer migrations.
Subhasish’s drive to advance the platform extends beyond content creation and product work. In 2024, he was awarded a U.S. patent for an innovation that enhances security on z/OS: Integrity Violation Detection for System Services—a solution to close critical security gaps in enterprise environments.
He’s also actively engaged in mentorship and curriculum development, having designed an entire IBM Z mainframe course now embedded in two Pune colleges’ academic programs. Subhasish leads orientation sessions, answers students’ questions, and regularly visits campuses to foster interest in mainframe careers. He aims to help young professionals understand why mainframe matters—now and in the future.
A former colleague described him as “client-centric, accountable, and always focused on delivering results.” Others note his rare combination of deep technical skill and steady leadership.
Whether guiding students, managing a product roadmap, or presenting to a global audience, Subhasish Sarkar brings consistency, clarity, and care to his work, making him a valuable contributor to the mainframe world.
Influential Mainframer
Mainframe technology continues to evolve because of the dedicated professionals, educators, mentors, and innovators who drive it forward. We’re shining a spotlight on the individuals who are making waves—whether they’re advancing technology, mentoring new talent, sharing knowledge, championing modernization, or quietly keeping mission-critical systems running every day. These are the people shaping the future of mainframe. They come from all backgrounds and experience levels, but they all have one thing in common: they’re making a difference.
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