Deepen your technical skills, expand your global network, and connect with mentors and other early tenure professionals on the mainframe platform.
🎙️ New to Z: Road to SME is a podcast dedicated to helping early-career professionals grow into confident Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) within the IBM Z ecosystem.
Hosted by Devonte’ (IBM Z Ambassador Alumnus) and Caitlin Mooney (IBM Z Ambassador Alumni & IBM Champion), each episode explores mentorship, skill-building, career journeys, and practical advice from industry experts.
Whether you're just starting out or looking to take the next step in your Z journey, this podcast is for you.
🎧 Tune in and take your first step on the Road to SME!
Join us on our first episode of the New to Z: Road to SME Podcast, where Joe shares his insights and expertise on the latest developments in mainframe innovation
Joe Winchester is a Senior Technical Staff Manager and Master Inventor at IBM, known for his leadership in open-source mainframe innovation. A core contributor to Zowe since 2019, he serves on its Technical Steering Committee and helps guide the project’s evolution and community engagement. In 2024, he helped launch Zowe 3.0 and the IBMz AIOps Corner podcast, spotlighting voices across the mainframe industry. As an Open Mainframe Project Ambassador, Joe brings topics like quantum-safe encryption and resilience to global open-source and academic forums.
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