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I have been involved in the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion space longer than in mainframes and sometimes being one of the newer people in the team gives you a different perspective to offer. I think when it comes to diversity and inclusion in tech, something special is happening in our corner of Technology.

We thrive on teamwork. Unlike distributed systems that expect more isolated work, mainframe is a shared environment that necessitates collaboration. Changes can impact the entire system, requiring us to work together and consider various viewpoints. This naturally breeds inclusion. We don't just tolerate different voices; we rely on them for success. In our complex work environment, no single perspective can succeed alone. Here, diversity of thought isn't a buzzword – it's essential to getting things done.

In a world of laptops, mainframers are unconventional and this is a strength. Our experience as outliers has taught us to value differences. Mainframe technology excels in specific tasks, much like how diverse perspectives drive innovation further than what groupthink can achieve. Our niche position has transformed us into champions of unconventional technology, it is not so far to become a champion of unconventional choices for our people too.

We're currently facing a skills shortage in the mainframe world, but I view this as an opportunity for transformation. It's our chance to welcome fresh perspectives and diverse talents. When we need to replace someone who is retiring, we can look to individuals from underrepresented groups. We can benefit from having new voices, ideas, and approaches.

Do you agree that mainframe seems like an environment that will be better at embracing a diversity of people or do you think it is the same as other technology teams? Why do you think so?

I have been involved in the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion space longer than in mainframes and sometimes being one of the newer people in the team gives you a different perspective to offer. I think when it comes to diversity and inclusion in tech, something special is happening in our corner of Technology.

We thrive on teamwork. Unlike distributed systems that expect more isolated work, mainframe is a shared environment that necessitates collaboration. Changes can impact the entire system, requiring us to work together and consider various viewpoints. This naturally breeds inclusion. We don't just tolerate different voices; we rely on them for success. In our complex work environment, no single perspective can succeed alone. Here, diversity of thought isn't a buzzword – it's essential to getting things done.

In a world of laptops, mainframers are unconventional and this is a strength. Our experience as outliers has taught us to value differences. Mainframe technology excels in specific tasks, much like how diverse perspectives drive innovation further than what groupthink can achieve. Our niche position has transformed us into champions of unconventional technology, it is not so far to become a champion of unconventional choices for our people too.

We're currently facing a skills shortage in the mainframe world, but I view this as an opportunity for transformation. It's our chance to welcome fresh perspectives and diverse talents. When we need to replace someone who is retiring, we can look to individuals from underrepresented groups. We can benefit from having new voices, ideas, and approaches.

Do you agree that mainframe seems like an environment that will be better at embracing a diversity of people or do you think it is the same as other technology teams? Why do you think so?

I have been involved in the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion space longer than in mainframes and sometimes being one of the newer people in the team gives you a different perspective to offer. I think when it comes to diversity and inclusion in tech, something special is happening in our corner of Technology.

We thrive on teamwork. Unlike distributed systems that expect more isolated work, mainframe is a shared environment that necessitates collaboration. Changes can impact the entire system, requiring us to work together and consider various viewpoints. This naturally breeds inclusion. We don't just tolerate different voices; we rely on them for success. In our complex work environment, no single perspective can succeed alone. Here, diversity of thought isn't a buzzword – it's essential to getting things done.

In a world of laptops, mainframers are unconventional and this is a strength. Our experience as outliers has taught us to value differences. Mainframe technology excels in specific tasks, much like how diverse perspectives drive innovation further than what groupthink can achieve. Our niche position has transformed us into champions of unconventional technology, it is not so far to become a champion of unconventional choices for our people too.

We're currently facing a skills shortage in the mainframe world, but I view this as an opportunity for transformation. It's our chance to welcome fresh perspectives and diverse talents. When we need to replace someone who is retiring, we can look to individuals from underrepresented groups. We can benefit from having new voices, ideas, and approaches.

Do you agree that mainframe seems like an environment that will be better at embracing a diversity of people or do you think it is the same as other technology teams? Why do you think so?

I have been involved in the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion space longer than in mainframes and sometimes being one of the newer people in the team gives you a different perspective to offer. I think when it comes to diversity and inclusion in tech, something special is happening in our corner of Technology.

We thrive on teamwork. Unlike distributed systems that expect more isolated work, mainframe is a shared environment that necessitates collaboration. Changes can impact the entire system, requiring us to work together and consider various viewpoints. This naturally breeds inclusion. We don't just tolerate different voices; we rely on them for success. In our complex work environment, no single perspective can succeed alone. Here, diversity of thought isn't a buzzword – it's essential to getting things done.

In a world of laptops, mainframers are unconventional and this is a strength. Our experience as outliers has taught us to value differences. Mainframe technology excels in specific tasks, much like how diverse perspectives drive innovation further than what groupthink can achieve. Our niche position has transformed us into champions of unconventional technology, it is not so far to become a champion of unconventional choices for our people too.

We're currently facing a skills shortage in the mainframe world, but I view this as an opportunity for transformation. It's our chance to welcome fresh perspectives and diverse talents. When we need to replace someone who is retiring, we can look to individuals from underrepresented groups. We can benefit from having new voices, ideas, and approaches.

Do you agree that mainframe seems like an environment that will be better at embracing a diversity of people or do you think it is the same as other technology teams? Why do you think so?