April at Planet Mainframe was all about celebrating today’s Influential Mainframers, and if you’re looking for inspiration, the full list of honorees is well worth a look. Today, seeing women’s names among industry leaders might feel expected—but it certainly wasn’t always this way.
This week’s trivia quiz explores the history of some of the pioneering women who helped blaze the mainframe trail, from the earliest days of computing to the present. These trailblazers made lasting contributions as programmers, engineers, and innovators, leaving an indelible mark on mainframe computing through their technical achievements, leadership, and advocacy. Their work helped shape both the foundation and the future of enterprise IT.
Take the quiz and see how much you know!
Sonja Soderlund is an Oregon-based B2B freelance writer. Whether writing about mainframe computers, educational technology, or sustainable retail, she strives to bring clarity to complex issues. Connect with her at sonjasoderlund.com or LinkedIn.