Paolo Enrique Garcia Ramos
Mainframe Chief, Interbank
Lima, Peru
This piece is part of the 2026 Planet Mainframe Influential Mainframers series.
For Paolo Enrique Garcia Ramos, the future of the mainframe depends on who gets access to it.
With 18 years of experience in the banking sector and a leadership role overseeing mainframe operations, Garcia Ramos understands the platform from both a technical and strategic perspective. But his impact extends far beyond the systems he manages. His work focuses on expanding opportunity by bringing new voices, talent, and energy into the mainframe ecosystem.
Creating a local community with global impact
One of Garcia Ramos’s most significant contributions is the creation of the New to Z Chapter Perú community.
As a co-founder and chapter leader, he has built a space designed for early-career professionals and students to learn, connect, and grow within the mainframe world. The community addresses a critical gap by providing access to structured learning and peer support in a region that has historically been underrepresented in the global mainframe conversation.
The impact extends beyond Peru. By strengthening a local foundation, Garcia Ramos is contributing to a more geographically diverse and inclusive ecosystem. His role as a member of IBM Z Today’s Architects further reinforces that presence on a global stage.
Educating the next generation
Education is central to Garcia Ramos’s work.
He regularly speaks at industry and community events, including IBM Z Day and New to Z Chapter Perú sessions, where he focuses on topics such as the role of new professionals in modernization and foundational concepts like the IPL process in z/OS.
His approach is practical and accessible, meeting learners where they are. Whether leading a workshop for university students at the Mainframe zFuture Hackathon or publishing technical articles for the IBM Z and LinuxONE community, he consistently focuses on making the platform approachable for those just getting started.
This early engagement is intentional. By reaching students and entry-level professionals, Garcia Ramos is helping build confidence and capability at the beginning of the talent pipeline.
Advocacy through representation
Garcia Ramos’s influence also lies in representation.
As one of the first Peruvian members of IBM Z Today’s Architects and an active IBM Champion, he brings visibility to a region that is not always prominently represented in global mainframe discussions. His presence demonstrates that leadership and expertise are emerging across a broader, more diverse landscape.
Through mentorship, speaking, and community building, he is working to ensure that more professionals from Latin America can see themselves in the platform’s future.
Modernization starts with people
While Garcia Ramos is deeply engaged in modernization initiatives, his perspective is grounded in people.
He focuses on upskilling, reskilling, and guiding professionals as they build careers in mainframe technology. His work highlights an important truth: modernization depends not only on adopting new tools but on preparing people to use them effectively.
By connecting technical evolution with workforce development, he is helping ensure that progress is both practical and sustainable.
A growing voice in the ecosystem
Garcia Ramos continues to expand his contributions across events, publications, mentorship, and advocacy. His work reflects a consistent commitment to sharing knowledge openly and creating opportunities for others.
As the mainframe ecosystem evolves, his efforts are helping shape a more inclusive and connected future where access to knowledge and opportunity is not limited by geography.
As a 2026 Planet Mainframe Influential Mainframer, Paolo Enrique Garcia Ramos is helping ensure that the next generation of mainframe talent is not only prepared but empowered to lead.
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