Webinar: Data Movement Made Easy with AI and IBM Db2 Bridge

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Abstract:

Think database migrations are easy? Think again.Even a Db2-to-Db2 migration can present significant challenges—from big-endian to little-endian platform differences to SBCS-to-UTF-8 character set conversions. Add Oracle or Teradata to the mix, and the complexity grows with DDL conversion, schema transformation, and large-scale data movement requirements.
Come learn how IBM Db2 Bridge takes the pain out of database migrations. Discover how it automates schema conversion, streamlines data movement, and simplifies cross-platform migrations, allowing you to focus on delivering business value instead of managing migration complexity.

Speakers:

Greg Petrossian

Gregory Petrossian is the Worldwide Go-To-Market Leader for Db2 at IBM and serves as the Db2 LUW Liaison for the International Db2 User Group. With deep expertise across the technology stack, Greg specializes in Agentic AI, Business Intelligence, Data Warehousing, Process Automation, and Enterprise Application Development.


Neelakandan S S G

Neelakandan S S G is a Software Developer at IBM in the Hybrid Data Management team under the Data and AI organization. He works on Db2 Bridge, focusing on API and UI development using React, Python, and Java. His recent contributions include containerizing Db2 Bridge and enabling remote client support. He is passionate about building reliable solutions that enhance performance and user experience.


S D Lokeshvar 

Lokesh is a Software Developer at IBM Software Labs (ISL), Bangalore, specialising in enterprise data platforms and services. He works on IBM Db2 Bridge, focusing on efficient data movement and migration solutions. His contributions include designing strategies to manage complex object dependencies, enabling seamless migrations across heterogeneous database platforms, and leveraging Q Replication to support reliable near-real-time data synchronisation across environments.


Praveer Gupta

Praveer Gupta is a Product Manager at IBM, where he focuses on advancing the Db2 portfolio and delivering capabilities that improve performance, reliability, and developer experience. With a background in product strategy and agile delivery, he works closely with engineering and cross-functional teams to bring customer-driven innovations to market. Praveer is actively involved in shaping modern data management solutions that support enterprise adoption across hybrid and cloud environments.


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When:  Wed, Aug 19, 2026 from 09:00 AM to 10:00 AM (PT)

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