How Today’s Students Are Choosing a Career in Mainframe Development

In this episode, host Matt DeLaere is joined by two promising students from Northern Illinois University, Xander Nadas and Chase Richards, along with BMC Principal Product Manager Mark Schettenhelm. Together, they delve into the generational shift in mainframe demographics, the importance of recruiting new talent, and the unique perspectives that young professionals bring to the industry. Tune in to discover how the next generation is shaping the future of mainframes and why this technology remains vital in today's digital world. Links: Blog: 5 Reasons I’ve Decided to Pursue a Mainframe Career: A College Student’s Perspective, by Chase Richards - https://blog.share.org/Article/5-reasons-ive-decided-to-pursue-a-mainframe-career-a-college-students-perspective Blog: Two Generations of COBOL: My Grandma and Me, by Devin Berchtold - https://www.bmc.com/blogs/two-generations-of-cobol-my-grandma-and-me/ Podcast: Two Generations of COBOL: My Grandma and Me - https://soundcloud.com/modernmainframe/two-generations-of-cobol-my-grandma-and-me Podcast: Next-Gen Mainframers Discuss Their Experiences on the Platform - https://soundcloud.com/modernmainframe/next-gen-mainframe-discuss-experiences Podcast: A Discussion of Modern Mainframe Development with Tom Taulli - https://soundcloud.com/modernmainframe/a-discussion-of-modern-mainframe-development-with-tom-taulli Podcast: The Mainframe on Campus with Dr. Cameron Seay - https://soundcloud.com/modernmainframe/the-mainframe-on-campus-with-dr-cameron-seay

BMC DevOps experts Tony Anter and Mark Schettenhelm discuss DevOps insights from the 2025 BMC Mainframe Survey, including growing implementation, the impact of AI, the generational shift in talent, and the increasing use of Java. Links: Blog: DevOps Insights From the 2025 BMC Mainframe Survey, by Tony Anter and Mark Schettenhelm - https://www.bmc.com/blogs/mainframe-survey-devops-insights/ The 2025 BMC Mainframe Survey: A Modern Platform, Positioned for the Age of AI - https://www.bmc.com/info/mainframe-survey.html Blog: State of the Mainframe in 2025, by John McKenny - https://www.bmc.com/blogs/state-of-mainframe/ Blog: Cracking the Code for Java on the Mainframe, by Jason Bloomberg - https://www.bmc.com/blogs/java-on-mainframe-cracking-the-code/

BMC Technology Solutions Director Jeremy Hamilton, Lead Product Manager Manoj Jadwani, and Product Development Architect Richard Nikula delve into the complexities of modern data flows, discussing the challenges of maintaining visibility across various platforms and the importance of an enterprise-wide observability approach that includes mainframe systems. Links: December 10 BMC AMI Tech Talk: Extend Mainframe Observability with OpenTelemetry to Splunk and Other Enterprise Platforms - https://events.bmc.com/open-telemetry-mainframe-observability-tech-talk BMC AMI Datastream for Ops: https://www.bmc.com/it-solutions/bmc-ami-datastream-for-ops.html Blog: New Features Improve Mainframe Observability, Understanding, Resilience - https://www.bmc.com/blogs/mainframe-open-telemetry-metrics-code-transformation/

Intellyx analysts Jason Bloomberg and Jason English join BMC's Anthony DiStauro and Mark Schettenhelm to delve into the evolving landscape of intelligent autonomy, focusing on the role of AI agents and agentic workflows in automating tasks within mainframe environments. The panel discusses the current trends driving the adoption of intelligent autonomy, the challenges faced in achieving true autonomy, and the evolution from traditional chatbots to more sophisticated AI agents. Links: Blog: When AI Lets the Mainframe Talk Back - https://www.bmc.com/blogs/mainframe-artificial-intelligence-ai-agents/ Blog: The Rise of AI Agents: A New Era for Mainframe Transformation -https://www.bmc.com/blogs/ai-agents-mainframe-transformation/

GigaOm Field CTO Darrel Kent, BMC Technology Solutions Director Jeremy Hamilton, and BMC Principal Solution Marketing Manager for AIOps Nick Mears discuss the evolution of mainframe operations towards modernization, focusing on the integration of AIOps and generative AI as well as the drivers behind this shift, including business needs and technical complexities. Links: GigaOm CxO Decision Brief: Resilient by Design, Modernizing Mainframe Ops Without Disruption - https://portal.gigaom.com/report/cxo-decision-brief-resilient-by-design-modernizing-mainframe-ops-without On-demand webinar: Modernizing Mainframe Ops for Experts and Next-Gen Teams Case Study: Dillard’s satisfies retail customers with fast, efficient transactions

Intellyx Director and Principal Analyst Jason English, BMC Senior Manager of Product Management Liat Sokolov, and BMC Distinguished Engineer Anthony DiStauro explore the challenges organizations face in managing scattered institutional knowledge and how generative AI, specialized language models, and AI agents can bridge knowledge gaps, improve operational efficiency, and enhance decision-making. Links: Blog: Taking a Ride on the Modern Mainframe Trip With Your AI Best Friend, by Jason English – https://www.bmc.com/blogs/taking-a-ride-on-modern-mainframe-trip-with-ai/ Blog: How Conversational and Contextual AI Power Mainframe Transformation, by Liat Sokolov - https://www.bmc.com/blogs/mainframe-transformation-conversational-contextual-ai/ Blog: Choose the Right LLM: Why AI Flexibility Matters for Mainframe Transformation, by Priya Doty – https://www.bmc.com/blogs/mainframe-ai-llm-flexibility/ Blog: The Rise of AI Agents: A New Era for Mainframe Transformation, by Anthony DiStauro - https://www.bmc.com/blogs/ai-agents-mainframe-transformation/ Podcast: Podcast: The Role of Generative AI in Mainframe Transformation - https://soundcloud.com/modernmainframe/role-generative-ai-mainframe-transformation

BMC Senior Solution Engineer Steven Dzikowski, Senior Principal Solution Engineer Gilles Robert, and Principal Product Manager Paul Spicer discuss the critical role of automation in modern mainframe operations, addressing workforce challenges, the integration of automation with IT practices, and the future of automation with AI and machine learning. Links: BMC AMI Ops Monitoring - https://www.bmc.com/it-solutions/bmc-ami-ops-monitoring.html The Total Economic Impact™ Of BMC AMI Ops Monitoring - www.bmc.com/documents/analyst-r…ops-monitoring.html Blog: Equipping SysProgs with AI/ML, Intelligent Automation, and a Modern UX - https://www.bmc.com/blogs/aiops-equipping-sysprogs-with-ai-mi-intelligent-automation/ Podcast: BMC AMI Ops Monitoring: The Total Economic Impact™ - https://soundcloud.com/modernmainframe/bmc-ami-ops-monitoring-the-total-economic-impact Podcast: AI, Intelligent Automation & A Future-Proof Interface for Mainframe Ops - https://soundcloud.com/modernmainframe/ai-intelligent-automation-mainframe-aiops Podcast: The Game-Changing Benefits of AIOps for Modern Mainframe Operations - https://soundcloud.com/modernmainframe/mainframe-aiops-game-changing-benefits

Intellyx Principal Analyst and CTO Eric Newcomer leads a discussion with BMC Area Director Duncan Ash, BMC Sales Director Ted Bakon, and BMC Vice President of Solution Marketing Management Priya Doty, exploring the current trends, challenges, and transformations within the banking, financial services, and insurance (BFSI) industries. Key topics include the impact of emerging technologies like AI and cloud computing, the importance of regulatory compliance and security, and strategies for aligning mainframe operations with modern demands. Links: Blog: Top Mainframe Priorities for Banking, Financial Services, and Insurance Firms, by Priya Doty - https://www.bmc.com/blogs/mainframe-priorities-banking-financial-services-insurance/ Blog: Last Minute Checklist for DORA Compliance: Critical Considerations for Your Mainframe, by Duncan Ash - https://www.bmc.com/blogs/last-minute-dora-mainframe-checklist/ BMC Mainframe Education and Certification - https://www.bmc.com/education/mainframe-training-and-certification.html

BMC Director of Product Management Alan Warhurst and Field Chief Technology Officer Jeremy Hamilton discuss the current state of AIOps, its evolution, and its impact on mainframe operations. They explore the challenges faced by operations teams and the transformative role of AIOps in managing data complexity, optimizing resource usage, and preparing organizations for future challenges. Links: On-Demand Webinar: 7 Hidden Costs of Ignoring AIOps - https://event.webcasts.com/starthere.jsp?ei=1700026&tp_key=c8a8e5b749&sti=bmc Blog: Equipping SysProgs with AI/ML and a Modern UX, by Nick Mears - https://www.bmc.com/blogs/aiops-equipping-sysprogs-with-ai-mi-intelligent-automation/ Whitepaper: The AIOps-Powered Mainframe - https://www.bmc.com/forms/earlier-issue-detection-faster-resolution-and-improved-uptime.html Webpage: BMC AMI Ops Insight - https://www.bmc.com/it-solutions/bmc-ami-ops-insight.html

Led by Intellyx Director and Principal Analyst Jason English, BMC DevOps Evangelist Tony Anter, Principal Product Manager Liat Sokolov, and R &D Solutions Architect Anthony DiStauro discuss the evolving role of artificial intelligence in mainframe computing, focusing on how AI can enhance operations, improve performance management, and increase the quality, velocity, and efficiency of mainframe software development. The discussion highlights the proactive capabilities of hybrid AI and explores the importance of specialized language models, the potential for autonomous AI, the necessity of building trust in AI systems, and more. Links: Blog: Predictions for 2025: Transforming Mainframes with Generative and Hybrid AI, by Anthony DiStauro - https://www.bmc.com/blogs/mainframe-ai-predictions/ Podcast: The Role of Generative AI in Mainframe Transformation - https://soundcloud.com/modernmainframe/role-generative-ai-mainframe-transformation Podcast: The Impact of AI and Generative AI on Mainframe Operational Resilience - https://soundcloud.com/modernmainframe/ai-mainframe-operational-resilience Blog: Untangling Intractable Mainframe Application Code with Generative AI, by Jason Bloomberg - https://www.bmc.com/blogs/untangling-intractable-mainframe-application-code-genai/ Blog: You’ve Never Mainframed Like This: Introducing BMC AMI Assistant, by John McKenny - https://www.bmc.com/blogs/genai-introducing-bmc-ami-assistant/ Blog: GenAI Insights from the 2024 BMC Mainframe Survey, by Alan Warhurst - https://www.bmc.com/blogs/gen-ai-insights-bmc-mainframe-survey/