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32. Mainframe, Apprenticeship, AI and Software Engineering with Marna Walle of IBM
What is mainframe, and how can you get a job within the industry? Marna Walle, IBM Senior Technical Staff Member, shares her extensive expertise and career wisdom in the mainframe environment. She begins by explaining the fundamentals of "Mainframes," offering a foundational understanding of this technology. Marna then delves into the roles and responsibilities of Software Engineers, providing valuable insights for both newcomers and seasoned professionals. The episode also explores the advantages of AI technology in the IT industry, highlighting its transformative potential. Marna shares her invaluable perspective on the benefits of long-term commitment to a company, drawing from her own experiences at IBM. Lastly, she imparts practical tips and advice for emerging young IT professionals, serving as a guiding light for those embarking on their career journeys.
Who is Marna Walle?
Marna Walle is an IBM Senior Technical Staff Member within the z/OS Development organization specializing in z/OS installation and system programming activities. She is an expert in z/OS release upgrades, with a particular focus on new technology exploitation. Marna is a frequent speaker on z/OS topics at customer conferences around the world.
Marna has authored a number of technical articles on z/OS topics that have appeared in industry publications. She is also the technical owner of the z/OS upgrade path, which is critical to anyone needing to use the latest release.
Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction
2:23 - What is a Mainframe?
6:28 - Duties and Tasks of Software Engineers
17:26 - Advantages of AI technology in the IT Industry.
21:22 - Benefits of long-term commitment to a company.
24:34 - Tips and advice for emerging young professionals
#mainframe #informationtechnology #softwareengineer
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By TechGuideWhat is mainframe, and how can you get a job within the industry? Marna Walle, IBM Senior Technical Staff Member, shares her extensive expertise and career wisdom in the mainframe environment. She begins by explaining the fundamentals of "Mainframes," offering a foundational understanding of this technology. Marna then delves into the roles and responsibilities of Software Engineers, providing valuable insights for both newcomers and seasoned professionals. The episode also explores the advantages of AI technology in the IT industry, highlighting its transformative potential. Marna shares her invaluable perspective on the benefits of long-term commitment to a company, drawing from her own experiences at IBM. Lastly, she imparts practical tips and advice for emerging young IT professionals, serving as a guiding light for those embarking on their career journeys.
Who is Marna Walle?
Marna Walle is an IBM Senior Technical Staff Member within the z/OS Development organization specializing in z/OS installation and system programming activities. She is an expert in z/OS release upgrades, with a particular focus on new technology exploitation. Marna is a frequent speaker on z/OS topics at customer conferences around the world.
Marna has authored a number of technical articles on z/OS topics that have appeared in industry publications. She is also the technical owner of the z/OS upgrade path, which is critical to anyone needing to use the latest release.
Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction
2:23 - What is a Mainframe?
6:28 - Duties and Tasks of Software Engineers
17:26 - Advantages of AI technology in the IT Industry.
21:22 - Benefits of long-term commitment to a company.
24:34 - Tips and advice for emerging young professionals
#mainframe #informationtechnology #softwareengineer