This month, Planet Mainframe celebrates influential mainframers nominated by the community.Today, we recognize a trusted voice in mainframe modernization and sustainable IT. Stuart Ashby Practice Lead, PopUp Mainframe England, United Kingdom Connect with Stuart on:...

This month, Planet Mainframe celebrates influential mainframers nominated by the community. Today, we recognize a passionate modernizer and self-declared “mainframe fanboy” whose enthusiasm is contagious. Armin Kramer Senior Mainframe Architect and Mainframe...

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 Connect with Subhasish on: View...

This month, Planet Mainframe celebrates influential mainframers nominated by the community. Today, we recognize a veteran systems programmer whose hands-on expertise spans nearly four decades. Abdul Hafiz Principal Engineer - Mainframe, Emirates Airline Dubai, United...

This month, Planet Mainframe celebrates influential mainframers nominated by the community. Today, we recognize a returning honoree whose unique blend of technical leadership, innovation, and digital storytelling is changing the image of enterprise computing. PJ...

This month, Planet Mainframe celebrates influential mainframers nominated by the community. Today, we celebrate someone who blends technical expertise with human connection—modernizing Db2 one moment, mentoring students the next. Andrew McCandless Founder, War...

Dr. Cameron Seay doesn’t tiptoe around problems. He isn’t into discussing the mainframe skills gap; he’s invested in eliminating it. For years, he listened to the industry wring its hands about the “mainframe skills crisis” while very little changed. Cameron Seay,...

Darren Surch is one of just two people in the world – the world–to be named a Lifetime IBM Champion for IBM Z. This rare honor recognizes sustained excellence in thought leadership and community impact. Darren Surch CEO, Interskill Learning Georgia, USA Connect with...

This month, Planet Mainframe celebrates influential mainframers nominated by the community. Today, we highlight someone who doesn’t just talk about the skills gap—she’s doing something about it. Leanne Wilson Technical Delivery Manager / Security Consultant, Vertali...

This month, Planet Mainframe celebrates influential mainframers nominated by the community. Today, we recognize a man who won’t let the conversation about COBOL—or the mainframe—fade. Derek Britton CMO of PopUp Mainframe England, United Kingdom Connect with Derek on:...