In this enlightening episode of Skyward Data, host Mark Potts engages with mainframe mavens Steven Perva and Vince Re to explore the dynamic world of mainframe computing. The conversation traverses through the historical evolution of mainframes, their pivotal role in today’s digital landscape, and the pressing need for continuous innovation and talent nurturing in this field. Perva and Re, with their deep expertise and personal narratives, uncover the often underappreciated significance of mainframes in everyday technology and discuss the challenges and opportunities lying ahead in modernizing these computing behemoths. Join us for an episode that demystifies mainframes and highlights their unseen yet crucial presence in our digital lives.
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VZC Guest:
Steven Perva
Senior Mainframe Innovation Engineer
Ensono
Passionate and curious about technology across platforms and domains, Steven enjoys developing software independently including video games, web applications, and server maintenance scripts. He has a comprehensive understanding of the entire IT ecosystem from distributed servers and desktops to enterprise storage and networking to IBM mainframes and zLinux. Steven is always eager to learn new skills and share his knowledge with others through internal training programs, industry conferences, and events.
VZC Speaker:
Vince Re
Co-Founder and CTO
VirtualZ Computing
Vince Re is the visionary designing and building VirtualZ’s patented technology, with a mission to revolutionize data access. He also serves as a technical advisor in artificial intelligence, big data, and mainframe innovation. Vince worked for over 30 years at CA Technologies (now Broadcom) and is highly respected for his impact on the mainframe computing industry. He earned multiple patents while at CA and was the first in the company’s history to earn the notable title of Distinguished Engineer. As lead mainframe strategist, his vision and leadership were behind many high-performing products and services, earning him the title of Chief Architect and Senior Vice President.