Influential Mainframer – Sujit Neb
A modernizer at heart, Sujit Neb is helping reshape what’s possible on the mainframe. Sujit Neb Senior Automation Engineer, BMC…
From Poolside Code to Mainframe Maven – Influential Mainframer Felix Scott
Felix Scott, a trainee in the New to Z (NTZ) program at Vertali in the UK, doesn’t fit the usual…
Influential Mainframer – Ángel Gómez Ruiz
Ángel Gómez Ruiz doesn’t just teach mainframe security—he’s redefining how organizations understand and defend their IBM z/OS environments. Ángel Gómez…
Influential Mainframer – Geoffrey Decker
Today, we introduce someone whose mission includes music, mainframes, and mentorship. Geoffrey Decker Co-Founder and Instructor, Eli Madison Memorial Apprenticeship…
Influential Mainframer – Uwe Graf
Uwe Graf: Champion of the Mainframe’s Past, Present, and Future Uwe Graf Lead Modernization Architect, EasiRun Europa GmbH Saxony, Germany…
Influential Mainframer – Venkatauday (Venkat) Balabhadrapatruni
Back again in 2025, we celebrate a mainframe leader turning GenAI and DevOps into real-world progress. Venkatauday (Venkat) Balabhadrapatruni Distinguished…
Influential Mainframer – Lauren Valenti
Today, we celebrate someone who has spent her career opening doors for others. Lauren Valenti Director, Mainframe Education, Customer Engagement,…
From Wine to Workforce Solutions – Influential Mainframer Magie Hall
Magie Hall, Ph.D., is an associate professor of information systems and quantitative analysis at the University of Nebraska Omaha. She’s…
Influential Mainframer – Darren Surch
Darren Surch is one of just two people in the world – the world–to be named a Lifetime IBM Champion…
What the Numbers Say: Insights from Mainframe Market Metrics
The mainframe industry has been analyzed and debated for decades as users, analysts, and vendors try to decode its evolving…
Influential Mainframer – Leanne Wilson
This month, Planet Mainframe celebrates influential mainframers nominated by the community. Today, we highlight someone who doesn’t just talk about…
Influential Mainframer – PJ Catalano
This month, Planet Mainframe celebrates influential mainframers nominated by the community. Today, we recognize a returning honoree whose unique blend…
Influential Mainframer – Uday Prasad
This month, Planet Mainframe celebrates influential mainframers nominated by the community. Today, we recognize a lifelong educator, community advocate, and…
MFA for Netflix, but Not Your Mainframe? Let’s Talk
At SHARE Washington, D.C., I sat down with Joe Doria, Broadcom’s Chief Marketing Officer, and George DeCandio, Distinguished Engineer and…
Influential Mainframers 2025
Meet the 2025 Influential Mainframers Mainframe technology continues to evolve because of the dedicated professionals, educators, mentors, and innovators who…