Today, we celebrate someone who is shaping the future of the mainframe workforce—one hire and one automation project at a time. Javier Estrada Benavides Senior Lead, Systems Administration, Kyndryl Prague, Czechia (Czech Republic) Connect with Javier on: View the...
Uwe Graf: Champion of the Mainframe’s Past, Present, and Future Uwe Graf Lead Modernization Architect, EasiRun Europa GmbH Saxony, Germany Connect with Uwe on: View the entire 2025 Influential Mainframers group here. IBM Champion, software architect, writer, and...
Back again in 2025, we celebrate a mainframe leader turning GenAI and DevOps into real-world progress. Venkatauday (Venkat) Balabhadrapatruni Distinguished Engineer, Broadcom Inc. Frisco, Texas USA Connect with Venkat on: View the entire 2025 Influential Mainframers...
Today, we celebrate a mainframe icon whose five-decade impact spans the globe and generations. Dusty Rivers Senior Director, US Systems Z, Mainline Information Systems Birmingham, Alabama, USA Connect with Dusty on: View the entire 2025 Influential Mainframers group...
Today, we celebrate someone who redefines mainframe modernization by leading with vision, building with purpose, and inspiring pride in the platform. Gatien Dupre Chief Product & Technical Officer, Virtel Villecresnes, France Connect with Gatien on: View the...
Today, we recognize someone leading mainframe innovation on two powerful fronts—modernizing the platform itself and creating one of the largest grassroots mainframe communities in the world. Senthil Nathan Head of Product, IBM Z DevXFounder, MainframerIndia Chennai,...
Today, we recognize someone who continues to expand the mainframe conversation—bringing open source to center stage and making space for new voices along the way. Donna Hudi Chief Marketing Officer & Head of Business Development, Phoenix Software International...
Today, we recognize someone dedicated to securing the mainframe. Michael Jordan Distinguished Engineer, Broadcom New York, New York USA Connect with Michael on: View the entire 2025 Influential Mainframers group here. In an era where cyber threats are constant and...
Today, we honor someone who believes in mainframe education so deeply that he created a national forum to make it happen. Manuel Gómez Burriel IMS/DB2 DBA & Systems Administrator Madrid, Spain Connect with Manuel on: View the entire 2025 Influential Mainframers...
Today, we honor someone who built a legacy not by seeking credit, but by building capacity—one mainframer at a time. Danny Naiker Retired, First National Bank of South Africa South Africa View the entire 2025 Influential Mainframers group here. Danny Naiker’s...
