IBM Champion Dawn May
Meet Dawn May, Owner of Dawn May Consulting, LLC. IBM Champion for three consecutive years with a strong passion for the IBM i platform. Having worked her entire career around IBM i, Dawn is a recognized expert in system troubleshooting, using the platform’s built-in diagnostic tools to solve complex problems with precision. Her favorite form of advocacy is speaking, she loves teaching and sharing her knowledge with others in the tech community.
Her journey into advocacy began with her involvement in COMMON, the largest user group for IBM i professionals. Over the years, she has contributed as a speaker, Subject Matter Expert, and leader within the organization. Her leadership reached the highest point in serving as President of COMMON in 2022 and 2023. This year COMMON celebrates its 65th anniversary and Dawn continues to support the organization as Immediate Past President. COMMON played a vital role in building her professional network and launching her consulting business.
One of Dawn’s proudest accomplishments is being elected President of COMMON, clear evidence of her dedication and influence in the IBM i community. When asked what advice she would give to aspiring IBM Champions, she emphasizes the importance of sharing knowledge, whether it is through blog posts, speaking engagements, or community participation. Recently, she’s attended several IBM events like PowerUp, Navigate, and TechXchange, each offering unique value and opportunities for connection. Her story is a perfect example of how advocacy and leadership can shape both personal and professional success.
Lightning round:
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- What would be your superpower and why?
Baking flawless bread every time.
Neither - I don’t care for sweets. I like mixed nuts.
Neither - I’m not a pet person.
I prefer spring. But summer is definitely better than winter. I lived in Minnesota for decades (although not anymore - can’t take the brutal Minnesota winters).
It depends. Sometimes morning is best, but sometimes evening. It’s not one or the other.
Paper books of Sudoku puzzles. I’m not much of a leisure reader.
Movies.
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- A night out or a night in?
Night in.
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- Cannonball into the pool or dip a toe in first?
Neither - I don’t like to get in pools.
I don’t sing.
Drive. Road trips are great!
Join Dawn at IBM #TechXchangeSession:
1277 Title: Take Control of IBM i Prestart Jobs: Optimize External Access to Db2 for I
1278 Title: Why Wait? Discover the Power of IBM i Wait Accounting and iDoctor Job Watcher
1279. Title: Everything You Need to Know About the IBM i Administration Runtime Expert
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