I am a Mainframer: Richard Perret

On this episode of the “I Am a Mainframer” podcast, host Steven Dickens talks with Rick Perret, Head of Analyst Relations with Broadcom Mainframe Software. Their conversation highlights the growing importance of mainframes and how the Open Mainframe Project (OMP) is actively working to raise awareness and bring together professionals from various backgrounds to contribute to the platform's development and future growth. Rick talks about his involvement with the Open Mainframe Project and the importance of marketing and communication in the open-source community, emphasizing that contributions are not limited to technical skills. Steven and Rick also explore the misconceptions around mainframes and how the platform will continue to be relevant in the future, playing a crucial role in hybrid cloud strategies and digital resilience. Rick shares some advice for younger professionals, stressing the importance of doing what you love and appreciating the contributions of those who came before you, as well as learning how to be resilient in the face of change. He also envisions that in the next three to five years, the mainframe platform will be widely recognized for its significance and will be better integrated into hybrid cloud strategies, leading to a more diverse talent pool in the mainframe ecosystem and encouraging younger generations to explore opportunities on the platform. The "I Am A Mainframer" podcast explores the careers of those in the mainframe ecosystem. Hosted by Steven Dickens, Senior Analyst at The Futurum Group, each episode is a conversation that highlights the modern mainframe, insight into the mainframe industry, and advice for those looking to learn more about the technology. The podcast is sponsored by the Open Mainframe Project, a Linux Foundation project that aims to build community and adoption of Open Source on the mainframe by eliminating barriers to Open Source adoption on the mainframe, demonstrating the value of the mainframe. #mainframe #opensource #opensourceadoption #IamaMainframer #podcast #openmainframeproject #LinuxFoundation #ZareenRydhan #RocketSoftware #StevenDickens #TheFuturumGroup