IDUG Db2 Table Talk

Generally acknowledged as a Big Star in the world of LUW, George Baklarz discusses his history with IBM and the Db2 community, and shares his thoughts on how to be a bridge between the technical community and its customers and end-users.

Learn more about IDUG, the International Db2 User Group, at www.idug.org. 

Long-time IDUG supporter Phil Nelson never meant to be an IT guy at all...and if he'd known his first IDUG abstract would be accepted, he may never have submitted it. (Presented on foils, no less.)

Learn more about IDUG, the International Db2 User Group, at www.idug.org. 

Once hailed ‘Queen of the Mainframe’ on account of her winning two out of three Master The Mainframe competitions, second-generation mainframer Anna McKee talks Db2, piano and pickleball.

Learn more about IDUG, the International Db2 User Group, at www.idug.org. 

The DBAs have left the building! Join us as we chat with Kurt Struyf about Db2, Elvis and sheep.

Learn more about IDUG, the International Db2 User Group, at www.idug.org. 

Hold on to your sides as we helter-skelter through the fun-packed, beer-fueled career of serial-programmer, Roy Boxwell, who cannot actually, by all accounts, box well. Shame.

Learn more about IDUG, the International Db2 User Group, at www.idug.org. 

Chris talks us though his high school dreams to be an Aeronautical Engineer in the US Air Force and how he decided that his sense of humour might lend itself better to Computer Science! It’s been a whirlwind journey developing his career alongside Db2 from Intern to Distinguished Engineer.

Learn more about IDUG, the International Db2 User Group, at www.idug.org. 

This month at Db2 Table Talk, we talk to Frank about his cosmic career in Db2 and his world-renowned Christmas displays and how he is passionate about giving all he can to both the Db2 community and his local community. 

Learn more about IDUG, the International Db2 User Group, at www.idug.org. 

Recently retired Phil Grainger tells us about how failing as a pharmacy student pushed him into Db2 even though he thought it was a terrible choice as a career. From serving as the lone DBA at The Royal Mail with zero experience – terrifying! – to becoming a performance tool expert and navigating head-hunters to finally settling down on his "own" island after a healthy dose of globe-trotting ... Phil has Db2 to thank! 

Learn more about IDUG, the International Db2 User Group, at www.idug.org. 

First Timers at IDUG EMEA 2023 – In which Julia and Marcus review Prague’s IDUG EMEA 2023, and speak to some first-timers.

Learn more about IDUG, the International Db2 User Group, at www.idug.org. 

Join us this month as we talk to Joe Geller. We hope you enjoy this poem about our discussion.

In starry realms of data deep,
Where IBM's wisdom secrets keep,
We interview a sage retired,
Whose insights, like the stars, inspired.

A consultant of Db2 fame,
With knowledge that's a cosmic flame,
Yet 'twas not all, his passions soar,
To skies above and folk band's lore.

"Quoth the Raven" strums its song,
Bass guitar's hum, both sweet and strong,
Astronomy's his guiding light,
And little leagues in memories bright.

"Nevermore" shall this tale be lost,
Of consultant's journey, passion's cost,
A podcast's realm where stories soar,
Through galaxies of "evermore."

Poetry by ChatGPT and Marcus Davage

Learn more about IDUG, the International Db2 User Group, at www.idug.org.