Sujit Neb
Lead Automation Engineer
BMC Software
Pune, Maharashtra, India
This piece is part of the 2026 Planet Mainframe Influential Mainframers series.
Across more than 14 years in the mainframe space, Neb has focused on a challenge that continues to shape the future of the ecosystem: bringing new talent into the platform while helping it evolve. His work reflects a clear belief that modernization only succeeds when it is both practical and accessible.
That focus has made him a consistent contributor across the global community. A returning IBM Champion and Open Mainframe Project Ambassador, Neb continues to expand his impact through engineering, education, and advocacy.
Connecting “New to Z” with “Legend on Z”
A central theme in Neb’s work is bridging the gap between generations of mainframe professionals.
His content and presentations are designed with new entrants in mind. Through LinkedIn articles, technical sessions, and community engagement, he breaks down complex topics into actionable guidance for real-world environments. The goal is to move learners from curiosity to confidence.
This work extends into direct mentorship. Through the University Alliance Program at BMC, Neb supports interns and early-career professionals as they build practical skills. He helps them understand not just how the technology works, but how they can contribute to it.
Turning Modernization into Practice
Neb’s work remains grounded in implementation.
He focuses on integrating modern engineering practices into mainframe environments in ways that teams can realistically adopt. This includes CI/CD pipelines, automation frameworks, and observability within z/OS environments using tools such as Jenkins, Python, Ansible, OpenTelemetry, and containerized workloads.
His approach emphasizes how these technologies work together as part of a broader system rather than as isolated tools.
“Modernization is not about replacing the mainframe. It is about enabling it to work seamlessly with the rest of the enterprise.”
His sessions at events such as GSE UK and community forums like WAVEZ reflect this focus. They are practical, direct, and centered on what teams can implement.
Advocacy Through Action
Neb’s influence extends through consistent community engagement.
He contributes through technical presentations, written content, podcasts, and ongoing advocacy within the IBM Z and LinuxONE ecosystem. As an IBM Z and LinuxONE Community Influencer, he helps shape how the platform is understood by both established professionals and those outside the traditional mainframe space.
This work reflects a sustained commitment to strengthening the ecosystem by supporting people at every stage of their journey.
Expanding What the Mainframe Can Be
Neb’s work ultimately focuses on changing perception.
By combining modernization with mentorship, he helps position the mainframe as a platform that continues to evolve. His contributions show that the future of the ecosystem depends not only on technology, but on the people who are prepared to build on it.
As the industry continues to adapt, his approach offers a clear path forward. Make it practical. Make it accessible. Make it sustainable.
As a 2026 Planet Mainframe Influential Mainframer, Sujit Neb is helping ensure that modernization can scale across both systems and people.
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