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Listen in as Chris Sayles discusses with Z DevOps experts how IBM is embracing open source technologies, making the mainframe more accessible, and designing new and better ways of developing and operating for the cloud-native and veteran community.
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Compilers series: Interoperability

Compilers series: Interoperability

Welcome to episode two of our limited series on compilers! In this episode, our host James Tang talks COBOL Java interoperability with Joran Siu and David Tremaine.

Sep 26, 202335:07
Roland Koo talks compilers and languages for modernization

Roland Koo talks compilers and languages for modernization

Welcome to our new Compilers series, a new short-run of episodes dedicated to how compilers fit in the DevOps space. Kicking off the series is Roland Koo, an authority on compilers within IBM.
Jun 07, 202325:31
Mainframe Myths Debunked! - with Jennifer Velasquez and Kirk Chadrick

Mainframe Myths Debunked! - with Jennifer Velasquez and Kirk Chadrick

The world runs their most mission critical workloads on IBM Mainframe. Many fear that the tools are too old and the tools common to developers today are not available. What if all you have been told is farther from the truth? In this podcast, we will debunk may of these common myths and help you understand how the mainframe can be a viable part of your hybrid cloud strategy and is becoming a platform of choice for innovation.


Topics covered:

  • Can mainframe participate in a hybrid cloud architecture?
  • Does the mainframe offer modern languages and tools?
  • With GIT being the defacto standard for an enterprise, can Mainframe code reside in GIT?
  • How does the mainframe fit in a cloud first strategy?


Jun 02, 202324:14
Suman Gopinath is back!

Suman Gopinath is back!

Suman Gopinath returns to discuss testing from just about every angle: unit testing, early integration testing, CI auto testing, and much more. As a returning guest, Suman has cemented her place as a true visionary and powerhouse in the DevOps space.

May 30, 202324:35
Today I Learned: Shift-left testing

Today I Learned: Shift-left testing

In the first episode of the new Today I Learned series, Shalini and  Chris bring their research on Shift-left testing to the table and  discuss what they've found.

Jul 26, 202213:45
Gerald Mitchell talks patents, products, and activism

Gerald Mitchell talks patents, products, and activism

In this episode, Gerald Mitchell talks about his patents, the products he manages, and the projects that he is passionate about.

May 25, 202226:19
Will Yates talks testing
Mar 02, 202233:27
Bill Alexander talks life in the IDz lab

Bill Alexander talks life in the IDz lab

In this episode, we talk to Bill Alexander, leader of the IBM Developer for z/OS (IDz) lab and newly minted STSM (Senior Technical Staff Member), about IDz as a workbench, the transition to an open-and-modern DevOps development workbench, and how community involvement shapes the future of IDz. Bill walks us down his path to where he is now, sharing some interesting points and thoughts about how coming from a small company and various acquisitions landed him where he is today. We also talk about how community involvement and feedback from IDz users impact the growth and functionality of the workbench, as well as what transitioning to a DevOps workbench can look like for users (spoiler alert: this journey looks different for anyone!).

Jan 10, 202230:09
Luis Carlos Silva talks zD&T, Cloud power, and Docker images
Sep 07, 202134:53
Chris Trobridge talks Wazi Developer, Hypercube and More (Part 2)
Jun 24, 202123:02
Chris Trobridge talks Wazi Developer, Hypercube and More (Part 1)
Jun 14, 202124:41
Bringing IBM Wazi to a container near you

Bringing IBM Wazi to a container near you

In this episode, we get a chance to chat with IBM’s very own, Mark Indermaur.  Mark is a product manager for IBM Application Discovery and Delivery Intelligence (ADDI) and IBM Wazi Analyze. We discuss how and where Wazi Analyze and ADDI fit into our devops pipeline.  Mark also explains how Wazi Analyze is not just a subset of ADDI, but rather a solution that allows developers to use key features of ADDI in a containerized environment. Stick around to the end, because we also get a sneak peak for what's in store, and what is on the horizon for ADDI and Wazi Analyze. And of course, no conversation with Mark is complete without a little bit of chess talk!

Topics:

  • Mark talks about his upbringing, education and early chess experiences
  • Mark’s role at IBM and Wazi Analyze
  • What ADDI does
  • Where do Wazi Analyze and ADDI fit in the pipeline
  • Distinction between Wazi Analyze and ADDI
  • Future Integrations: ZD&T, Wazi Sandbox
  • Where to learn more
  • Drive to Modernize
  • What's on the Horizon

If you want to learn more about ADDI and Wazi Analyze, be sure to check out these resources:

Wazi to Accelerate hybrid-cloud app development 

IBM ADDI Essentials Badge 

Introducing Wazi Analyze video 

Swedbank case study

IBM Application Discovery and Delivery Intelligence for IBM Z 6.0 can help accelerate the application modernization process with rapid discovery and analysis solutions

And be sure to check out our past episodes here.


May 12, 202141:01
Darren Surch talks Interskill Learning, the future of badges, computer-based training, and IBM Z

Darren Surch talks Interskill Learning, the future of badges, computer-based training, and IBM Z

In episode three of our second season we had the pleasure of talking with Darren Surch, COO - Americas of Interskill Learning.  Fun fact, Darren has been named an IBM Champion for yet another year!  Check out the link below to learn more about this program.

Being the education evangelist that he is, Darren shared with us how he first got into mainframes, everything there is to know about badges, new developments at Interskill Learning, and the future of computer-based training.

We also talk about Stacked Badges, the surge in interest of Interskill learning in the era of the pandemic, and how badges can help augment on-the-job training and formal mentorship programs.

And if you want to learn more about the relationship between IBM Z and Interskill be sure to check them out today!  A complete list of IBM badges are available on Interskill.

And learn more about the IBM Champions program here

Mar 26, 202153:16
Tala El Hallak talks design at IBM Z

Tala El Hallak talks design at IBM Z

In our latest episode, we were able to talk with one of our Toronto-based design managers Tala El Hallak.  Tala has been with IBM Z for four years, and her journey has been incredible.

Tala began her tenure as a visual designer in our Toronto lab (back then the team was just two).  Fast forward to today and she has been fortunate to work on a multitude of design projects for IBM Z, she recently served as a design coach at our Patterns program, and she's grown into the role of design manager at that same lab she began her IBM career at!

Episode four traverses many topics, including:

  • Tala's journey to design
  • Life before IBM (one of the firs to join team).
  • Her prior roles and projects in IBM Z
  • What it means to be a "people manager" at IBM
  • Managing teams in the "virtual workspace"
  • The design culture at IBM Z
  • The Patterns program
  • How an aspiring young designer might join her team

We're glad you stopped by to have a listen.  If you haven't checked out our previous episodes, be sure to give them a listen today!

Mar 26, 202143:28
Elliot Rushton and Rosalind Radcliffe talk Continuous Integration with GitLab, Inc. and IBM Z

Elliot Rushton and Rosalind Radcliffe talk Continuous Integration with GitLab, Inc. and IBM Z

In our latest episode, we had the opportunity to sit down with Elliot Rushton and Rosalind Radcliffe.  Elliot is an Engineering Manager at GitLab, Inc.  Beginning in 2019-2020 IBM Z had and continues to embrace a holistic approach to application development and delivery. And part of this strategy sees IBM Z tightly, seamlessly integrating open-source solutions alongside our other IBM-branded offerings.  That's where GitLab, Inc. joins the party. 

Elliot and Rosalind spend some time talking about GitLab, and it’s CI (Continuous Integration) Runner.  And because of the interest in use of GitLab for SCM (Source Code Management) and CI in a z/OS environment, we’re aggressively meeting this demand.  Sure, understanding how this CI fits into the z/OS ecosystem can be tough to wrap your head around.  But we’re in luck, because both Elliot and Rosalind do an excellent job of distilling it down, making it much easier to understand.

And why stop there?  Elliot also discusses some of GitLab's plans on the horizon.  So, stick around to the end to learn more about this blossoming relationship between GitLab, Inc. and IBM Z.

And just for fun, we’re including some important links so you can learn more about this partnership:

Jan 12, 202148:57
Jeff Douglas talks IBM Wazi Virtual Test Platform

Jeff Douglas talks IBM Wazi Virtual Test Platform

In this latest episode, we chat with Senior Software Engineer Jeff Douglas.  Jeff brings with him a 40+ year career in mainframe application development.  His most recent endeavor being a beautifully (written-in) Assembler solution called IBM Wazi Virtual Test Platform.  Jeff tells us that IBM’s Wazi VTP is actually about 650 programs, making up over 120,00 lines in code (with even more eloquent commenting throughout)!

We’ll learn more about what it is and the history leading up to its creation.  But IBM Wazi VTP allows a user to record and then replay their applications, by virtualizing the data and eliminating the need to have any middleware. No changes are made to a developer’s applications and this allows teams to massively shift-left development and testing efforts.

Jeff is very excited about this mostly because of how significant and ground-breaking this is.  We are entering a new frontier of application modernization and we get a front-row seat.  Watch the demo too!

While you're here, consider checking out some of our previous episodes.  Enjoy!

Nov 16, 202049:43
John Willis talks the next frontier in mainframe modernization

John Willis talks the next frontier in mainframe modernization

Thanks for stopping by and giving a listen to our latest episode.  We are still remote, still very much in lockdown.  But the silver lining is that we have been fortunate to reach some really influential people in the DevOps world.  In this episode, we sit down to chat with John Willis and Rosalind Radcliffe.  John brings with him over 40 years of mainframe and DevOps experience.  And, fun fact, he attended the very first DevOps Days in Ghent.

In this episode we discuss: 

  • Where/How John and Rosalind first met
  • John Willis discusses his over 40-year career 
  • How he came to find himself at Red Hat
  • How he came to be Senior Director of Red Hat’s Global Transformation Office
  • The five elements (dev, ops, product, architecture, leadership) and the three economies 
  • Why John likes the term “hybridity” 
  • The dangers of ignoring “prior art”
  • Real world examples of shift-left software development
  • Why John is a fanboy for Red Hat and IBM
  • And the future of automated governance

Thanks for stopping by, come back soon!

Aug 28, 202051:33
Z DevOps Talks Gary Gruver and Rosalind Radcliffe Talk Digital Transformation

Z DevOps Talks Gary Gruver and Rosalind Radcliffe Talk Digital Transformation

Finally! We were able to get together and spend some time with two greats in the DevOps world: Rosalind Radcliffe and Gary Gruver. No doubt you know Rosalind, if not, you must show us the rock you have been living under. And it would be equally impressive if you’d not heard of our very special guest – Gary Gruver. Many familiar with The DevOps Handbook will recognize the name from the prominent HP case study and discussion surrounding his role in transforming HP’s LaserJet FutureSmart Firmware division. Gary has had quite the career and since his time at HP he has begun a new chapter with his consulting firm – Gruver Consulting. He’s even penned a few books of his own in that time:

However, Gary didn’t come to talk to us about books. In this episode we traverse many topics, but here are a few of the highlights:

  • Where the idea of continuous delivery really began for Gary (hint, while at HP)
  • Systematic approaches of engineering the Digital Transformation
  • The challenges with organizational inertia and how it impedes change
  • Stable quality signals and automated testing
  • How micro services isn’t always the right answer
  • The importance of “fast feedback” and building quality into your code
  • How Gary’s training and certifications are enabling organizations to optimize their software delivery practices

This is just the tip of the iceberg though. We covered a lot more ground in this (just shy of an hour) episode; too much to list. So we encourage you to stay through to the end. And if you have any stories you’d like to share, Rosalind would love to hear from you. Email her today.

Want to learn more about Gruver Consulting and the training and certification opportunities? Well, you’re in luck, you can check that out here too!

And in case you haven’t heard, we’ve got a full archive of episodes right here. And remember, we’re available on all the popular podcasting platforms; just search for “Z DevOps Talks”.

Enjoy the show!

Link for the transcript

Jul 22, 202058:41
Haumer talks Wazi Workspaces, Bring Your Own IDE, and much more

Haumer talks Wazi Workspaces, Bring Your Own IDE, and much more

Welcome back to another episode of Z DevOps Talks. We are still very much in lockdown status, but not deterred!  And as we continue to deliver these remotely, we hope to be reaching you in good health and high spirits. We have an exciting episode this time around. We caught up with Dr. Peter Haumer, one of our IBM Z Senior Software Engineers. 

Presently he is serving as Development Lead for IBM Wazi for CodeReady Workspaces and the IBM Z Open Editor teams.  And that's a big deal, because just this week we made generally available (GA) our new Wazi capability. This episode is jam-packed with content and Wazi is in the spotlight.  The overarching themes we discuss are focused around the Wazi Sandbox, Wazi  Workspaces, and how they both support IBM Z's continued mission of enabling enterprises to achieve a complete DevOps end-to-end pipeline. But we've jotted down a (non-inclusive) list of some of the finer details, so take a look: 

  • How the IBM Wazi platform provides enhanced capabilities and z/OS development on the cloud
  • Wazi sandbox, Wazi workspaces and the end-to-end pipeline, what are they/what do the meant?
  • The continued evolution of Wazi and how it has been two years in the making
  • The convergence of our new open technologies and capabilities and Red Hat's CodeReady Workspaces
  • Seriously Peter...with the click of a button?
  • z/OS on x86 (Intel) servers, huh?
  • How Wazi makes the developer's life and the programmer's life easier!
  • How Wazi supports the idea of Bring Your Own IDE (BYOI) 

If you can't tell by reviewing the content that we covered, Peter is passionate about the work he and his team are doing.  And if you've listened to the podcast, you'd agree that he is earnest when he says he wants to hear from our users.  So, if you want to try for yourself, Peter has provided us with a great many resources: 

And once you've spent some time in the driver's seat, please let us know your impressions!  What do you like, what don't you like, what do you want to see more of, what are we missing? Be sure to email Peter directly, he really wants to hear from you!  

Stay safe out there and enjoy the weekend!

Jun 19, 202045:03
Bruce Armstrong talks Zowe™

Bruce Armstrong talks Zowe™

Welcome back to another episode of what we are now referring to as our "Lockdown Series" of Z DevOps Talks. This time, we welcome back one of our previous guests, Bruce Armstrong. If you aren't familiar, Bruce is our resident expert on all things Zowe™. You can check out his previous episode here. Not to be outdone, Bruce is back for round two. And like last time, we're talking about Zowe™: Zowe™ Active Long-term Support updates

If you're new to the podcast, you can always find our archived episodes here. And for those listening on the go, you can find us on your favorite platforms via Anchor as well as iTunes podcasts. Stay safe and enjoy the show!

Jun 04, 202047:51
Roland Koo talks COBOL Compilers on Z, Automatic Binary Optimizer for z/OS, support for Java and Python, and LLVM

Roland Koo talks COBOL Compilers on Z, Automatic Binary Optimizer for z/OS, support for Java and Python, and LLVM

Welcome back.  Our latest episode has us sitting down with (in a manner of speaking) Roland Koo.  Roland is a Program Director in Offering Management and Strategy for Enterprise Products and Compilers on Z and he joins us from The Great White North – Canada.  If you’ve never had the pleasure of meeting Roland well here is your chance! In our second installment of what we are referring to as our “Lockdown Series”, we chat with Roland on some of the new developments with compilers on Z.  Here is a list of some of the things we cover:

And that’s not even the complete list!

While you’re here, be sure to check out the COBOL Migration Portal. There you can learn about all the great benefits of migrating to the latest version of COBOL and also learn best practices from the experts. And if you want to put a face to the voice, Roland has a featured video on the main page too.

We certainly had a lot of fun (with a few technical difficulties) with this episode, and we hope you come back for more.  For now leave you with a little spoiler…our good friend Bruce Armstrong is back for our next episode. He’ll be updating on what’s new with Zowe™.

So stay tuned!

May 12, 202041:16
Andrew Tram talks CD Release Train

Andrew Tram talks CD Release Train

On this episode we were able to sit down with our final guest before the lockdown/quarantine went into full effect. In Episode 10 we were able to chat with Andrew Tram, based out of RTP, NC, US. Andrew is an IBM Developer for z/OS Advisory Software and DevOps Release Engineer.

Andrew has spent much of his career with IBM and has been with the mainframe from the start. He has a very technical background, and that gives him a really great perspective when it comes to our continuous delivery releases. In this episode he talks about our release schedule, the overall process, and so much more.

We covered such topics as:

  • What a Release Manager is and what do they do?
  • Aqua Products – what are they and where can I learn more?
  • The ECU Jazz Ensemble Band and Saxophones
  • When a developer interacts with the mainframe without even knowing it
  • All about CD releases in Z DevOps
  • If you could go back in time, what “current” Andrew tell “then” Andrew

Just as a reminder, we’re on all your favorite podcasting platforms now! Enjoy on the go now:

And finally, in case you hadn’t seen the news, the State of New Jersey still has their “Tech Talent Call to Serve” page up. Consider dropping your name if you think you can help. Who knows maybe you could save a few lives! Link here. Also consider joining the COBOL conversation over at the Open Mainframe Project forum.

Say safe out there folks! And remember to practice good social distancing and take the proper hygiene precautions.

Apr 14, 202042:49
Matt Cousens talks Developer Advocacy on IBM Z and LinuxONE

Matt Cousens talks Developer Advocacy on IBM Z and LinuxONE

Welcome back for another episode of Z DevOps Talks. We know things are a bit hectic now and most people are probably stuck indoors. So maybe take a listen to our latest episode to help break up the monotony! In our latest episode, we talk with Matt Cousens, a Developer Advocate for IBM Z and LinuxONE. Matt flew into the RTP campus for a (post-quarantine) Developer Advocate event. And while he was here, he carved some time out of his schedule to discuss the work he and other Developer Advocates are doing in IBM Z and LinuxONE.

You’re probably wondering what a Developer Advocate does. Well we certainly discuss this during the episode, but to give you a bit of background on Developer Advocates; they are our globally federated IBM developers, the ones actively working with and alongside our clients. Our Developer Advocates are responsible for developing our Code Patterns, actively working on more than 100 open source projects, and a curating our library of knowledge resources.

The Code Patterns deserve some special attention though. As a library of complete solutions to problems that developers face every day, these patterns leverage multiple technologies, products, or services to solve issues that our developer advocates have recognized as common use cases across multiple industries. You can check out our library here.

Our Developer Advocates are collaborators too! Maybe you need to better understand where blockchain technology fits in your company’s transactions. Maybe you are moving towards an Omnichannel customer support structure and you want to build a chat bot to interact with your customers. Whatever it is, Developer Advocates exist to help clients understand and take advantage of cutting edge, open technologies and to accelerate that next great project.

Transcript of this episode available here.

Mar 31, 202047:49
Kaleb Porter talks IBM Z Open Automation Utilities; how a new developer can automate on Z with Java, Python, and Shell commands

Kaleb Porter talks IBM Z Open Automation Utilities; how a new developer can automate on Z with Java, Python, and Shell commands

In our latest episode, we had the chance to sit down with one of our newer developers, Kaleb Porter. At only 23, Kaleb is making quite the name for himself. He is an avid open-source contributor and was once quoted saying, “Python is perfection.”

Kaleb has only been with IBM for two years, but in that time, he’s poured his heart and soul into the Z mainframe. With one patent already under his belt, he’s only getting started. Kaleb sure does like to stay busy too; he’s an avid writer on Medium. There he writes about his time in Z, and some of the really amazing things you can do with the most recent offering he is working on: Z Open Automation Utilities.

What is Z Open Automation Utilities (ZOA Utilities)?

ZOA Utilities supports the execution of automation tasks on z/OS via Java, Python, and Shell commands. Previously, developers programming in their native tongue (Python or Java in this case) would in some cases have to enter the ISPF 3270 terminal, use Job Control Language (JCL) to submit a job, and then return to the work they were doing in their IDE or Shell. It can be very challenging to get work done if you don’t have somebody around who is knowledgeable in JCL. Now, in a matter of seconds newer Z developers can continue to deliver value to the enterprise at the speed of Z. So, that’s the (very abridged) background.

Kaleb actually has a few pretty neat use cases that he’s documented; and they can be found on his Medium page. We were really fortunate to be able to sit down with Kaleb and learn what the world of Z is like through the eyes of a newer developer. And if you want to learn a little more about ZOA Utilities, we are providing a few links to peruse over morning coffee (or afternoon “Tea, Earl Grey, hot.”):


Visit ibm.developer.com to read the full transcript.

Mar 09, 202037:53
Gary Mazo talks IBM ADDI, program analysis, business rule discovery, and checking out ADDI on IBM's Z Trial program

Gary Mazo talks IBM ADDI, program analysis, business rule discovery, and checking out ADDI on IBM's Z Trial program

Welcome back folks. In our latest episode of Z DevOps Talks, we bring you yet another special episode from sunny California. This time we spend some time with IBM Silicon Valley Labs’ Gary Mazo. Gary took some time out of his busy schedule to teach us a thing or two about some of the great things coming out of SVL, namely ADDI or Application Discovery and Delivery Intelligence.

Gary is a veteran IBM-er and ADDI team member. He is an international patent holder, and long-time software developer serving on many teams, including most recently with ADDI. In case you aren’t familiar, ADDI is an analytical platform used for modernizing enterprise applications (you check out this short video for more info).

ADDI allows you to analyze enterprise applications and determine commonly used business terms and rules. You can analyze programs, conduct impact analyses, and even use it to better understand control & data flows. Gary says if it’s a data provider on Z, we can cross-correlate and provide end users with some really powerful reporting and documentation. Well, Gary says more than that, but you’ll have to listen to the rest of the episode!

Fancy kicking the tires? Well great, you can find ADDI on our Z Trials Program too. Core scenarios include: Root-Cause Analysis, Business Rule Discovery, and Static Analysis too!

A big thanks to Gary for coming to talk to us this episode. He’s a real passionate guy, and you can really hear that come through!

For more ADDI news you can listen in on an interview between Sherri Hanna and ADDI Architect Rami Katan.

And, as always, for full podcast transcripts go to developer.ibm.com.

Feb 25, 202045:21
Kyle Charlet talks Ansible for z/OS, how to support Ansible on Z, and how to become a Sponsor User

Kyle Charlet talks Ansible for z/OS, how to support Ansible on Z, and how to become a Sponsor User


“La vache! Ansible and z/OS? …Oui!”

In this very special episode of Z DevOps Talks, 50% of the team was fortunate enough to spend some time, on location, at our Silicon Valley Lab with notre ami and Distinguished Engineer Kyle Charlet. Monseigneur Charlet has been furiously working on Ansible for use with z/OS. Frankly, we were surprised to able to spend even an hour with him, but we’re sure glad we got the chance! This is an extra special episode because our focus was 100% entirely on the work that is being done by the SVL team to support Ansible for z/OS. We hope you enjoy listening about the new developments coming from Kyle and his team. You’ll soon find out that they are just getting started.

If you’d like to learn more, or join the community, check out the following:

And if you are interested in becoming a sponsor user, we’d love to hear from you. You can either reply directly to this post and we’ll contact you. Or Kyle say’s shoot him an email today.

Enjoy the show and we’ll be speaking to you all again soon enough.

Merci bien!

Note: Episode transcripts are available at developer.ibm.com.

Feb 11, 202043:03
Bruce Armstrong talks Zowe™, The Open Mainframe Project, Use cases for Zowe™ and Restful APIs

Bruce Armstrong talks Zowe™, The Open Mainframe Project, Use cases for Zowe™ and Restful APIs



Hey, welcome back to the show, thanks for joining us! In Episode 5: The Mainframe Strikes Back, we tricked Bruce Armstrong into joining us for an episode. Bruce is an IBM veteran, Offering Manager, and serves on the leadership of the Open Mainframe Project’s Zowe™ Project. Bruce lived up to all the hype; he’s a wealth of knowledge when it comes to Zowe™, the mainframe in general, and the Open Mainframe Project. Here are some of the topics we covered:

  • Zowe™ – what is it and how it was framed
  • The Open Mainframe Project
  • Zowe™ as the infrastructure’s plumbing
  • VS Code and Eclipse Ché making use of Zowe™ services
  • Wrapping the Zowe™ framework in restful APIs and how that contributes to opening up the mainframe
  • Use cases for Zowe™
  • The cultural shift in the mainframe community
  • How old dogs can teach young pups new tricks
  • Making the mainframe less remarkable

Care to learn how you too can join the Zowe™ revolution? Bruce recommends the following resources:


    Transcript of this episode available here

    Jan 28, 202058:29
    Suman Gopinath talks Z software architecture, what even is 'architecting', and IBM Z Open Unit Test

    Suman Gopinath talks Z software architecture, what even is 'architecting', and IBM Z Open Unit Test



    In our latest episode of Z DevOps Talks, we welcomed Suman Gopinath. Until recently, Suman was one of our Lead Architects for Z DevOps, but…that’s all changed. We’ve just learned this past week that Suman has been named one of our newest Senior Technical Staff Members (STSM). This is a huge accomplishment and big step in Suman’s career and we couldn’t be happier for her. Congratulations Suman!

    And if you are interested in a career in IBM development or just want to learn more, check this page out. Did you know Suman is a Redbooks author? Check it out here. Pretty cool, right?

    For this fourth episode we discussed:

    • what it means to be a Z Architect
    • what Suman has been “architecting” these days
    • why all the interest surrounding IBM’s Z Open Unit Test

    If you are just joining us, we encourage you to check our archives and listen to the rest of our catalogue.

    Thanks for coming back, we hope you enjoy!

    Jan 14, 202039:20
    Sanjay Chandru talks Z DevOps culture, making Z unremarkable, BYOI, Shift-Left development and the profundity of life

    Sanjay Chandru talks Z DevOps culture, making Z unremarkable, BYOI, Shift-Left development and the profundity of life

    Z DevOps Talks is pleased to bring you our latest episode of Season 1. This time we talk with our very own fearless leader, Sanjay Chandru – Director of Enterprise (aka Z) DevOps. Get your pen and paper out, because you’re going to want to take notes for this one.

    Listen in as we discover how Sanjay and the rest of the team are making Enterprise DevOps and Cloud-Native development a breeze! Sanjay, a 20+ year IBM veteran, prolific writer, and proselytizer, regales us with the goings on within Z:

    • Z DevOps is coming into its own
    • How DevOps is no longer just a trendy buzzword
    • On culture, people, tools, and delivering on promises
    • Why we want Z to be unremarkable and what that means
    • BYOI – Bring Your Own IDE
    • GitHub, VS Code, Eclipse Ché, all things open source, DBB, and more
    • Future-proofing on Z
    • Containers on Z and their impact on “Shift Left” development
    • And why Z is one of our best kept secrets
    Dec 31, 201940:28
    Jon Sayles talks IDz, training your people and life on Z

    Jon Sayles talks IDz, training your people and life on Z

    As promised folks, we present this season’s Episode 2 featuring the man, the myth, the legend; Jon Sayles. Jon is equal parts most interesting man in the world, fountain of knowledge, and extoller of IBM’s Developer for z/OS.

    In this episode, Jon shared with us his thoughts on topics including:

    • ADFz/IDz and the modern workbench
    • Why developers say they are faster on ISPF 3270
    • The impact of confirmation bias on deciding to adopt new tools, resources, and methodologies
    • Institutional knowledge – what is it even?
    • Training your people, and training them well
    • A story about Autocoder
    • Various other musings on the Z-life
    Dec 09, 201937:13
    Rosalind Radcliffe talks Z DevOps, IDEs on Z and IBM Z

    Rosalind Radcliffe talks Z DevOps, IDEs on Z and IBM Z


    We are pleased to announce Z DevOps Talks with Chris Hoina and Chris Sayles.

    In this inaugural episode we bring to you the revered and respected Rosalind Radcliffe – Distinguished Engineer and Chief Architect for DevOps for z Systems at IBM.

    Join us for a listen as Rosalind waxes poetic on such topics as:

    • how she came to be the preeminent Z DevOps Evangelist
    • her thoughts on Integrated Development Environments (IDEs) on Z
    • automation
    • working smarter not harder

    And set your calendar alerts now cause we have our next guest already lined up. Be on the lookout for Episode Deux (dropping on December 9th), where we’ll feature our very own Jon Sayles – IDz Expert or “Just a guy from New Jersey that happens to dabble in guitar.”

    Transcript of this episode available here.

    Dec 03, 201932:04