For four-time IBM Champion Jerker Emilsson , the mainframe has never been about preserving the past. It has always been about unlocking the future. As a Solution Architect for the SE Mainframe Platform and SE Policy Systems at Trygg-Hansa , part of the Tryg Group, Jerker has spent his...
Playing a Role in Living History Through Innovation, Mentorship, and Mainframe Advocacy “I have been fortunate to have been mentored by so many of the brightest people in this industry. While I am not quite at that point in my career to be an industry visionary, I still feel that it is...
This month, we’re happy to share the spotlight on Bob Biggs, Expert Systems Engineer at Altera Digital Health and one of the newest members of the IBM Champions community. Bob has spent 49 years working with IBM technology, and becoming an IBM Champion carries special meaning for him: “It is...
Some people build technology, others build communities. Niall Ashley does both. A Security Consultant at Vertali Ltd and an IBM Champion since 2024, Niall has quickly become a familiar face across the IBM Z community. Whether he's speaking at conferences, mentoring new professionals,...
IBM Champion Spotlight: Abhishek Anand A Lifelong Advocate for IBM Z & LinuxONE This month, we celebrate Abhishek Anand , an IBM Champion whose love for IBM Z and IBM LinuxONE is matched only by his dedication to sharing them both with the world. He serves as Country...
In this month's spotlight we are delighted to feature Jerry Spencer, for whom becoming an IBM Champion is still a new experience, but it already feels meaningful. Jerry is a Senior Software Engineer at Precisely and has been an IBM Champion for two months. Even in that short time, the...
IBM Champion Spotlight: Dr. Sami Al-Yazidi Pioneering Generative AI in the Kingdom This month, we proudly highlight Dr. Sami Al-Yazidi , Executive Director of Data & AI at Alinma Bank and an IBM Champion known for his early embrace of emerging...
Some people discover community advocacy along the way. For Bart Grabowski, it grew naturally from something he has always loved doing: solving problems. As a Principal System Support Specialist at DHL and a 9-year IBM Champion, Bart has spent much of his career helping others navigate...
IBM Champion Spotlight: Mohamed Saad Taha The Performance Guardian Behind Emkan's Digital Reliability This month, we proudly highlight Mohamed Saad Taha , Senior Manager of Performance and Reliability at Emkan Finance , a dedicated IBM Champion whose expertise in...
For this IBM Champion Spotlight, we are pleased to feature Mark Schettenhelm, Principal Product Manager at BMC. Mark has recently been named an IBM Champion, but the recognition already carries real meaning for him. After years of working closely with mainframe technology and helping move...