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Unlock the Power of IBM i at POWERUp 2025!

Join us in Disneyland, California, for POWERUp 2025, the premier conference for IBM i professionals. Whether you’re an experienced expert or just starting your IBM i journey, this event offers unparalleled education, hands-on workshops, and valuable networking opportunities. Stay ahead of the curve with insights from industry leaders, explore the latest innovations, and connect with a thriving community that shares your passion for IBM i. Don’t miss this opportunity to expand your knowledge, grow your skills, and power up your career!

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Tuesday, May 20
 

8:00am PDT

AI and IBM i: tying the worlds together
Tuesday May 20, 2025 8:00am - 9:00am PDT
AI has become an unstoppable and unavoidable force in the industry. When you integrate IBM i with a powerful AI stack, the potential is indescribable! In this session, we will learn about some key AI technologies and explore a couple techniques for integrating IBM i with them.
Speakers
avatar for Jesse Gorzinski

Jesse Gorzinski

STSM and Senior Business Architect - AI and Open Source, IBM
Tuesday May 20, 2025 8:00am - 9:00am PDT
Safari 1150 Magic Way, Anaheim, CA 92802

8:00am PDT

Beyond the Code: How AI and RPG Code-Assistant Deliver Smarter Development
Tuesday May 20, 2025 8:00am - 9:00am PDT
Gain insights into code and data by effectively using information from AI tooling and RPG Code Assistant to accelerate application development. This session will explore AI's inner workings and workflows through real-world test cases and live demonstrations. We will offer a clear and engaging look at AI’s practical applications and how you can apply these learnings to your development journey. 
Speakers
avatar for Lief Morin

Lief Morin

GM, Cloud Services, Fresche Solutions
avatar for Ray Everhart

Ray Everhart

Senior IBM i Analyst and X-Analysis Product Manager, Fresche
For over 30 years, Ray has helped companies understand, develop and manage their RPG, COBOL and CA 2E application environments. He also specializes in helping clients enhance and modernize their systems to meet evolving business demands and take advantage of digital transformation... Read More →
Tuesday May 20, 2025 8:00am - 9:00am PDT
North Ballroom B 1150 Magic Way, Anaheim, CA 92802

8:00am PDT

RPG Code Assistant
Tuesday May 20, 2025 8:00am - 9:00am PDT
Come and see an RPG code assistant specifically trained for RPG and IBM i.
Speakers
avatar for Edmund Reinhardt

Edmund Reinhardt

IBM i Application Development Tools Lead, IBM
Edmund Reinhardt has been working on application development tools for IBM i for over 25 years. Starting with the green screen tools in 1989 through each technology iteration from OS/2 to Java. As the architect for Rational Developer for i, he is passionate about engaging and delighting... Read More →
Tuesday May 20, 2025 8:00am - 9:00am PDT
Nile 1150 Magic Way, Anaheim, CA 92802

8:00am PDT

SQL Coding Tips and Techniques
Tuesday May 20, 2025 8:00am - 9:00am PDT
SQL is a very powerful language for processing data. There are many ways to write SQL statements to get the desired results. However, not all queries are created equal. This session will compare different ways to approach a problem from an SQL perspective in terms of code maintenance and performance. Taking the right approach for writing SQL helps Db2 for i help you.
Speakers
avatar for Kent Milligan

Kent Milligan

Senior Db2 for i Consultant, IBM
Kent Milligan is a Senior Db2 for i Consultant in IBM Technology Expert Labs. Kent has over 25 years of experience as a Db2 for IBM i consultant and developer working out of the IBM Rochester lab. Prior to re-joining the Db2 for i Expert Labs practice in 2020, Kent spent 5 years... Read More →
Tuesday May 20, 2025 8:00am - 9:00am PDT
North Ballroom A 1150 Magic Way, Anaheim, CA 92802

8:00am PDT

IBM Power10 for the COMMON User
Tuesday May 20, 2025 8:00am - 9:00am PDT
The entire IBM Power server family is now available with Power10 processor technology.  From the largest IBM model E1080 enterprise system, to the scale-out models S1014, S1022s, S1022 and S1024, and then last year the new model S1012.  The latest Power11 processor was announced late 2024.  IBM i customers need to know the capabilities and positioning of the entire Power server family, so attend this session to hear about the latest and greatest.
Speakers
avatar for Daniel Sundt

Daniel Sundt

IBM i Product Manager, IBM
Dan Sundt is an IBM i product manager. He has the responsibility for the IBM i business, including defining and guiding future directions and strategies. He works with the IBM i sales, marketing, and development teams as well as customers and partners to ensure that the IBM i operating... Read More →
Tuesday May 20, 2025 8:00am - 9:00am PDT
Monorail 1150 Magic Way, Anaheim, CA 92802

8:00am PDT

BRMS Beyond the Basics
Tuesday May 20, 2025 8:00am - 9:00am PDT
This session will discuss some of the advanced topics in using BRMS for your back up and recovery. Featured topics will be tape and library management, BRMS Networking,  control group and list controls, BRMS Policies and how they affect the overall operation of BRMS, and using SQL to manage BRMS. Recovering from a BRMS back up can be extremely easy, but it can also present some opportunities for trouble. This session will discuss some of the landmines in a BRMS recovery and how to avoid them.
Speakers
SJ

Sarah Jacob

Agile Tech
Tuesday May 20, 2025 8:00am - 9:00am PDT
Magic Ballroom 3 1150 Magic Way, Anaheim, CA 92802

8:00am PDT

HA/DR Solutions for IBM i
Tuesday May 20, 2025 8:00am - 9:00am PDT
The IBM i HA/DR solution portfolio features highly automated IBM storage-based HA/DR solutions. We will address on premise, in cloud and hybrid cloud capabilities as well as the roadmaps going forward. The HA/DR solutions for IBM i incorporate IBM storage replication and FlashCopy/BRMS automation. With Cyber Vault, the environment can be extended to automate safe guarded copies for Ransomware protection.

Learning Objectives
1) how to position, which solution approach should you be using
2) what are the capabilities and limitations if each option
3) what are the value propositions, licensing options and other considerations
Speakers
avatar for Steve Finnes

Steve Finnes

Product Manager, IBM
Steve has spent several years in IBM with positions spanning basic research to product development, product offering and marketing. He is the product offering manager for IBM Power Systems with responsibility for PowerHA for AIX, PowerHA for IBM i and the CBU.
Tuesday May 20, 2025 8:00am - 9:00am PDT
Castle 1150 Magic Way, Anaheim, CA 92802

8:00am PDT

Developing IBM i Talent: A Practical Approach to Power Up Skills Development
Tuesday May 20, 2025 8:00am - 9:00am PDT
60% of IT leaders have concern over IBM i skills. As IBM i professionals retire and IT talent shortages grow, organizations must find ways to help new talents grow their skills as they take on application modernization.

We will share a framework and resources for developing next-generation IBM i talent. Our expert panel will share a multi-faceted onboarding approach, exploring the impact of college programs with IBM, hands-on instructor-led courses, flexible self-study resources, business-focused workshops, and immersive new hire programs. Learn how to create a dynamic learning journey that empowers new hires to master core IBM i skills, understand business context, and contribute to project success from day one.
Speakers
avatar for Carmelita Ruvalcaba Cevallos

Carmelita Ruvalcaba Cevallos

IBM i Product Manager, IBM
avatar for Marina Schwenk

Marina Schwenk

Innovative Software Solutions inc.
Marina started her career in January 2015 at Everbrite LLC in Greenfield WI after graduating from Gateway Technical College in May of 2014 with an Associate’s degree in IT Software Development. Marina worked for over nine years as a Senior Programmer Analyst/IBM i admin at Everbrite... Read More →
avatar for Linda Alkire

Linda Alkire

Program Manager, IBM Power Skills Academy, IBM
Skills gap, academic initiatives, community engagement, and all things IBM Power content and learning related.
avatar for Jim Buck

Jim Buck

CEO & Head Instructor, imPower Technologies
Jim Buck’s career in IT has spanned more than 35+ years, primarily in college education, manufacturing, and healthcare industries. Past president (13 years) of the Wisconsin Midrange Computer Professional Association (www.wmcpa.org) and has served on several teams developing IBM... Read More →
avatar for Steve Wolk

Steve Wolk

CTO, PC Richard & Son
Steven Wolk is the Chief Technology Officer for PC Richard & Son, a family owned and operated chain of 66 appliance and electronics superstores located throughout NY, NJ, CT, and PA. Founded in 1909, PC Richard has always been known for honesty, integrity, and reliability throughout... Read More →
avatar for Shelly Petty

Shelly Petty

Application Support, Profound Logic
I am a Full Stack Developer at Profound Logic. We run our production applications on the IBMi Power Server. Primary languages are CL, RPG, DB2 SQL and Java, and the UI: HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Drupple, React, and Sencha.My position is a fast paced job and it includes Help Desk phone... Read More →
avatar for Yan Zhuo

Yan Zhuo

IBM i Product Management Leader, IBM
Tuesday May 20, 2025 8:00am - 9:00am PDT
South Ballroom A 1150 Magic Way, Anaheim, CA 92802

8:00am PDT

Code for IBM i in 2025
Tuesday May 20, 2025 8:00am - 9:00am PDT
Code for IBM i has changed a lot over the past two years. We've added more than a dozen enhancements and it's easy to miss them. We'll show off the brand new things you've missed for RPGLE, the database extension and more. Plus, we'll throw in things the community has been working on to make Visual Studio Code better for IBM i.
Speakers
avatar for Liam Allan

Liam Allan

Software Advocate, IBM
I am a developer and open-source advocate. Ask me about Node.js, VS Code, app deployment and CICD :) 
Tuesday May 20, 2025 8:00am - 9:00am PDT
South Ballroom B 1150 Magic Way, Anaheim, CA 92802

8:00am PDT

Single Sign On (Kerberos) Overview for IBM i
Tuesday May 20, 2025 8:00am - 9:00am PDT
Wouldn’t it be nice to have just one password?  It may be possible using Single Sign On.  In this overview level session, we will discuss how the process works.  We will cover the steps to setup an IBM i in an existing Windows Environment.  Finally, the session will provide some pain points and best practices to consider before implementing Single Sign On.  Time and systems permitting, a live demo of the setup and usage will conclude the session.
Speakers
avatar for Robert Andrews

Robert Andrews

Principal Security Consultant, IBM
Robert Andrews is a Principal Security Consultant, Senior Technical Staff Member (STSM), and Team Lead for the IBM i Security and Authentication Technology Expert Labs team in Rochester, MN. An IBM Certified Thought Leader and The Open Group Distinguished Technical Specialist, Robert... Read More →
Tuesday May 20, 2025 8:00am - 9:00am PDT
Adventure 1150 Magic Way, Anaheim, CA 92802

8:00am PDT

What you need to Know to Successfully Upgrade to IBM i 7.5 or 7.4
Tuesday May 20, 2025 8:00am - 9:00am PDT
When upgrading to IBM I, the planning stage requires more effort than the actual upgrade. Once the planning is complete, the upgrade itself is simple. We will discuss planning tips, prerequisites, and post-installation requirements. Everything you need to know to do a successful upgrade. Your upgrade is not fully complete until this final step is done.
Speakers
avatar for Pete Massiello

Pete Massiello

IBM i Advisor, Massiello Holding Corp.
Pete Massiello has been working with the AS/400, iSeries, IBM i since 1989, focusing on systems management and technical support. He has held numerous technical positions through out his career. He is the President of iTech Solutions Group, an IBM Premier Business Partner delivering... Read More →
Tuesday May 20, 2025 8:00am - 9:00am PDT
Magic Ballroom 2 1150 Magic Way, Anaheim, CA 92802

8:00am PDT

Why and How to read a Job log
Tuesday May 20, 2025 8:00am - 9:00am PDT
When a job runs on IBM i it generates various status messages. When things go 'bump' the job issues additional messages. Where do those messages appear? Most of them appear in the job log, making the job log the 'go to' for identifying issues or determining status of the job.

In this session we will review how to control the job log detail and disposition. We'll show you ways to read the job log. We'll also discuss the differences between active and completed jobs and give some thinking about dealing with a large number of job logs.
Speakers
avatar for Larry Bolhuis

Larry Bolhuis

Cloud and Datacenter Engineer, IBM Champion, Service Express Inc.
Larry has grown up with computers since his father became a CE in 1967. He obtained a bachelor's degree in Computer Science from Calvin College in 1982 and soon after began working on IBM midrange equipment with the S/34 and S/36. Larry began working on the As/400 at its introduction In 1988.After spending many years as a developer Larry began working on communications, networking, and systems management tasks. Years of... Read More →
Tuesday May 20, 2025 8:00am - 9:00am PDT
Amazon 1150 Magic Way, Anaheim, CA 92802

8:00am PDT

IBM Quantum and the Modern Enterprise
Tuesday May 20, 2025 8:00am - 9:00am PDT
Speakers
Tuesday May 20, 2025 8:00am - 9:00am PDT
Magic Ballroom 1 1150 Magic Way, Anaheim, CA 92802

8:00am PDT

Provisioning an IBM i partition with IBM SAN storage
Tuesday May 20, 2025 8:00am - 10:15am PDT
This session will cover the concepts and methods involved with creating an IBM i partition hosted on IBM SAN storage.  This will involve an overview of fibre channel architecture and zoning concepts followed by a step-by-step walkthrough of building a partition from the ground up – adding fibre adapters, zoning, creating a host definition on the storage, and setting the partition to IPL from SAN. 
Speakers
avatar for John Kinne

John Kinne

IBM i Lead Systems Engineer, ProCern Technology Solutions
John Kinne has spent the past 28 years working for managed service providers after earning a degree in Computer Science from Rochester Institute of Technology.  During this time, he has worked with 100+ companies across various industries managing IBM Power servers and IBM storage... Read More →
Tuesday May 20, 2025 8:00am - 10:15am PDT
Magic Ballroom 4 1150 Magic Way, Anaheim, CA 92802

9:15am PDT

The Ethical use of AI
Tuesday May 20, 2025 9:15am - 10:15am PDT
In the rapidly evolving field of artificial intelligence, the ethical implications of AI systems have become a critical concern for developers, researchers, and policymakers alike. This session aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the ethical challenges posed by AI and offer practical techniques to address hate, abuse, and profanity (HAP), biases, and violations of privacy or intellectual property.
Speakers
avatar for Charlie Guarino

Charlie Guarino

CEO & IBM Champion, Central Park Data Systems
Charles Guarino believes in the “power” of IBM Power Systems. His career reflects his dedication and interest in bringing the platform and its solutions to others and as a result has been recognized as an IBM Champion.He is a member of COMMON’s Speaker Excellence Hall of Fame... Read More →
avatar for Jesse Gorzinski

Jesse Gorzinski

STSM and Senior Business Architect - AI and Open Source, IBM
Tuesday May 20, 2025 9:15am - 10:15am PDT
Safari 1150 Magic Way, Anaheim, CA 92802

9:15am PDT

ILE Concepts - and Analyzing ILE Objects with IBM i/Db2 Services
Tuesday May 20, 2025 9:15am - 10:15am PDT
Programs, Modules, Service Programs, Internal and exported Functions and Procedures, Binding Directories ... in short ILE Concepts are necessary for a modular and modern programming in RPG and other ILE messages. But ... sometimes still a mess.
Once the Concepts are understood and used, programs can easily be created by putting "puzzle pieces" pieces together, i.e. calling functions and procedures.
But how to analyze our ILE Objects, i.e. where are our procedures/functions located, which modules are bound to what (service-)programs etc?
The good news is, IBM provided in the last releases and technology refreshes a lot of powerful IBM and Db2 Services.
Among these services are also all kinds of Services for analyzing and managing ILE Objects.
This session combines an introduction into the ILE Concepts and shows what services are available for analyzing the ILE Objects (modules, programs, service programs, modules …)
 
Speakers
avatar for Birgitta Hauser

Birgitta Hauser

Database and Software Architect, IBM Champion, Birgitta Hauser - Modernization - Education - Consulting
Birgitta Hauser worked on the IBM i and its predecessors since 1992. She graduated with a business economics diploma, and started programming on the AS/400 in 1992. She worked and works as traditional RPG Programmer but also as Database and Software Engineer, focusing on IBM i application... Read More →
Tuesday May 20, 2025 9:15am - 10:15am PDT
South Ballroom B 1150 Magic Way, Anaheim, CA 92802

9:15am PDT

Management by the Movies!
Tuesday May 20, 2025 9:15am - 10:15am PDT
Do you aspire to be a more effective leader? Are you tired of dull books about abstract leadership and management concepts? Perfect! Then come join this lively session! Using clips from well-known movies and TV shows, we will demonstrate key leadership traits and techniques you can develop within yourself. Seeing these approaches to leadership come to life on the big screen may just make you look at leadership in a whole new way. We will discuss each of the clips shown, to understand what they can teach us about leadership.
Speakers
avatar for Steve Wolk

Steve Wolk

CTO, PC Richard & Son
Steven Wolk is the Chief Technology Officer for PC Richard & Son, a family owned and operated chain of 66 appliance and electronics superstores located throughout NY, NJ, CT, and PA. Founded in 1909, PC Richard has always been known for honesty, integrity, and reliability throughout... Read More →
Tuesday May 20, 2025 9:15am - 10:15am PDT
North Ballroom A 1150 Magic Way, Anaheim, CA 92802

9:15am PDT

IBM i - A Strategic Preview for 2025 and Beyond
Tuesday May 20, 2025 9:15am - 10:15am PDT
With the extreme pace at which technology is changing, it's nice to have a platform that is built for change. In this session, Steve Will, IBM i CTO & Chief Architect, will talk about the current technology drivers in the industry, and how the IBM i strategy and roadmap are adapting. Come hear about the new things in 2025, and the direction of the platform in the future.
Speakers
avatar for Steve Will

Steve Will

IBM i CTO & Chief Architect, IBM
Steve is the CTO and Chief Architect for the IBM i Operating System. Spending the past fourteen years of his IBM career in this position, he has become an award-winning speaker, author of the influential blog "You and i," (https://bit.ly/You-and-i-blog) and is one of the most sought-after voices at customer briefings and events. Steve has worked on IBM i and its predecessors since before the creation of the AS/400, and is currently responsible for setting the strategy of the IBM i operating system, as well as deciding which enhancements will be implemented. In his role, he talks to clients and pa... Read More →
Tuesday May 20, 2025 9:15am - 10:15am PDT
Amazon 1150 Magic Way, Anaheim, CA 92802

9:15am PDT

IBM i Network Troubleshooting & Diagnostics
Tuesday May 20, 2025 9:15am - 10:15am PDT
IBM i network communications has changed a lot since the AS/400 primarily communicated to workstations and printers using Twinax and to other computer systems using specialized communications lines. In some ways things are more complex because our IBM i nodes communicate to a lot of other devices in many different ways, but in other ways things are simpler today because nearly all network communications are built on top of the foundation of Ethernet and TCP/IP.

Your IBM i Networking health is very important and is how most of your data and applications are accessed. Your IBM i may be fully up and running, but if network issues prevent business units from utilizing these applications and data the IBM i will be perceived as being down.

This session will take a look at approaches to monitoring this IBM i OS Networking health and it's interaction with the network, how to collection diagnostic data and how to troubleshoot problems.
Speakers
avatar for Wayne Bowers

Wayne Bowers

Software Engineer, IBM
Wayne Bowers has been with IBM since 1997, where he works with the IBM i Global Support Center in Rochester MN. He is an Advisory Software Engineer specializing in the support of the IBM i Access (aka Client Access) products, Console, the TCP Telnet communications server, and the... Read More →
Tuesday May 20, 2025 9:15am - 10:15am PDT
Monorail 1150 Magic Way, Anaheim, CA 92802

9:15am PDT

Best Practices for Using the Strangler Pattern to Break Up the Monolith
Tuesday May 20, 2025 9:15am - 10:15am PDT
Most companies are on a modernization journey which involves activities around refactoring code of existing applications. You are expected to release more high-quality code, in less time, for your business to stay competitive.  The Strangler Pattern is a design pattern used to gradually refactor aprogram without requiring a complete overhaul all at once. However, to do this you need to guarantee that the deployment of each iteration will not affect or disrupt day to day business. A solid testing strategy will help guarantee this.  

Learning Objectives:
• What the strangler pattern is and how to apply it

• Understand why establishing a testing baseline is non-negotiable
• How introduction of shift-left testing increases quality
• How to implement and automate successful testing strategies

Speakers
avatar for Jeroen Van Dun

Jeroen Van Dun

IBM Champion & Product Manager, Rocket Software
avatar for Herman Rensink

Herman Rensink

Distinguished Engineer, Rocket Software
Tuesday May 20, 2025 9:15am - 10:15am PDT
South Ballroom A 1150 Magic Way, Anaheim, CA 92802

9:15am PDT

Options for Consuming REST APIs from RPG
Tuesday May 20, 2025 9:15am - 10:15am PDT
REST APIs have become a crucial technology for people writing business applications in all environments, and RPG on IBM i is no exception.  In this session, Scott will explain what a REST API is, and how you can call them using free tools from your RPG program.  Three different free options for calling them will be discussed, compared and contrasted.
Speakers
avatar for Scott Klement

Scott Klement

Managing Partner, ORC LLC
Tuesday May 20, 2025 9:15am - 10:15am PDT
Castle 1150 Magic Way, Anaheim, CA 92802

9:15am PDT

IBM i Integrated MFA Solution
Tuesday May 20, 2025 9:15am - 10:15am PDT
The exciting new 7.6 IBM i integrated MFA solution includes multiple features. Come learn what is possible and how the features can be combined to secure your system.

Learning Objectives:
Learn high level details of each new feature under the integrated MFA solution umbrella. Establish background understanding of big picture before attending deep dive sessions on specific features.
Speakers
avatar for Tim Mullenbach

Tim Mullenbach

IBM i Security Business Architect, IBM
Tim Mullenbach is a Senior Software Engineer at IBM Rochester.  He spent his first 20+ IBM years with the IBM i Sockets and System TLS development team prior to transitioning to the IBM i Security Business Architect role in 2018.  
Tuesday May 20, 2025 9:15am - 10:15am PDT
Magic Ballroom 3 1150 Magic Way, Anaheim, CA 92802

9:15am PDT

Using Function Usage to add Another Layer to your IBM i Security Defenses
Tuesday May 20, 2025 9:15am - 10:15am PDT
Come to this session to understand what Function Usage (formerly known as Application Administration) is, how to access it, how to implement settings to add an additional layer of security to your IBM i Security strategy and how discover or report on current settings. Carol will also discuss the audit journal entries that are generated by function usage and describe several ways to utilize this information.

 
Speakers
avatar for Carol Woodbury

Carol Woodbury

IBM i Security SME and Senior Advisor, Kisco Systems
With over 30 years' experience in the area of IT security, Carol is known world-wide as an expert in the area of computer security. During her career, Carol has architected security solutions for Fortune 100 companies as well as small and medium-sized organizations. Carol is passionate... Read More →
Tuesday May 20, 2025 9:15am - 10:15am PDT
Adventure 1150 Magic Way, Anaheim, CA 92802

9:15am PDT

Control all your IBM i applications and systems from your current monitoring solution, extremely easily!
Tuesday May 20, 2025 9:15am - 10:15am PDT
Not happy with the IBM i monitoring level of your existing tool such as Nagios, PRTG, SolarWinds, Zabbix, etc ?
Discover how “Control for i” adds instantly 180 ‘Plug & Play’ IBM i checks and how your tool is enhanced without any development required.
You will also acquire knowledge on how it is easy to automate answers to well-known messages.
Learn how you will become more proactive: with high accuracy probes you are alerted of problems before they become critical; this improves the service continuity and reduces emergency response costs).
Note: “Control for i” is compatible with 90% of most commonly used monitoring tools.

Learning Objectives:
How to enhance easily your enterprise monitoring solution integrating IBM i controls without any development.
Speakers
avatar for Pascal Ruckebusch

Pascal Ruckebusch

CTO and CEO, M81
Pascal Ruckebusch adopted IBM i at the exact beginning of AS/400, three decades ago, and never left it … Pascal's experience on IBM i covers system and application development, training and operations. Twice CTO of 2 major IBM business partners in France, his technical skills and... Read More →
Tuesday May 20, 2025 9:15am - 10:15am PDT
North Ballroom B 1150 Magic Way, Anaheim, CA 92802

9:15am PDT

Db2 Mirror - Migrate While Active
Tuesday May 20, 2025 9:15am - 10:15am PDT
Come see the latest addition to the Db2 Mirror for i product family.  Migrate While Active helps automate migrating your IBM i system to another server whether that is in a cloud or just another data center.
Speakers
avatar for Kris Whitney

Kris Whitney

IBM
Kris Whitney is a Senior Technical Staff Member at IBM Rochester. He has worked at IBM for the last 22+ years and currently is leading the development for Db2 Mirror for i and IBM i Public Cloud enablement.
Tuesday May 20, 2025 9:15am - 10:15am PDT
Magic Ballroom 2 1150 Magic Way, Anaheim, CA 92802

9:15am PDT

Ai-Ops - Monitor, Detect and Correct. Leveraging Ai with automated system management
Tuesday May 20, 2025 9:15am - 10:15am PDT
Ai, its all the buzz, but what if you really could start to leverage AI in the automated management of your IBM i systems ? With the latest support from IBM and the Instana product, combined with tools like Prometheus and Ansible, you now have options for monitoring virtual any metric you can dream up, combined with powerful alerting capabilities and AI to help determine the best corrective action via Ansible. In this session we will review these technologies, as well as show demos of this in action.
Speakers
avatar for Tim Rowe

Tim Rowe

STSM - IBM i Business Architect, IBM
Tim Rowe is the Business Architect responsible for Application Development and Systems Management for the IBM i operating system. His responsibilities include helping to make sure that the IBM i has what is needed to be successful both today and into the future. He sends much of his... Read More →
Tuesday May 20, 2025 9:15am - 10:15am PDT
Magic Ballroom 1 1150 Magic Way, Anaheim, CA 92802

10:45am PDT

Database Modernization – An Evolution Not Revolution
Tuesday May 20, 2025 10:45am - 11:45am PDT
Modernizing applications and neglecting the database? Think converting from DDS to DDL is enough database modernization? It may be enough, although there’s more to the database than the way it’s defined. This session explores database modernization techniques from an evolution perspective for continuous change. And, how that type of database modernization compliments application modernization.
Speakers
avatar for John Westcott

John Westcott

Db2 for i Consultant and Team Lead, IBM
John Westcott is the Db2 for i Team Lead in IBM Technology Expert Labs. John is highyly skilled in SQL, RPG, Data Analytics, Rest API, and both database and application modernization. John has over 35 years of experience on IBM i and it's past family of names. John has a storied career... Read More →
Tuesday May 20, 2025 10:45am - 11:45am PDT
Magic Ballroom 2 1150 Magic Way, Anaheim, CA 92802

10:45am PDT

What's New in Db2 for i
Tuesday May 20, 2025 10:45am - 11:45am PDT
In the tradition of previous Technology Refreshes (TR), the database team is delivering enhancements on the same cadence. Attend this session to hear about the many enhancements to SQL on i, SQL Query Engine, IBM i Services and more. This session will cover the new and enhanced Db2 for i capabilities added to IBM i 7.4 and IBM i 7.5 over the most recent IBM i Technology Refreshes.

This session will include something for everyone and anyone who uses the IBM i.

Resources: https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/1119129 and http://ibm.biz/Db2foriSQLTutor
Speakers
avatar for Scott Forstie

Scott Forstie

STSM, Db2 for i Architect, IBM
Scott Forstie is a Senior Technical Staff Member within IBM i development and spends most of his time working as the Db2 for i Architect. He has worked on IBM operating system development since joining IBM in 1989.Scott is a frequently published author, speaker at industry events... Read More →
Tuesday May 20, 2025 10:45am - 11:45am PDT
North Ballroom B 1150 Magic Way, Anaheim, CA 92802

10:45am PDT

Choosing the right HA/DR Solution
Tuesday May 20, 2025 10:45am - 11:45am PDT
The High Availability and Disaster Recovery landscape is continually evolving with new technologies both on-premis and in the cloud dedicated to ensuring your business stays running. Navigating through these technologies requires and understanding of business needs, and outage protection goals.

Throughout this session we will discuss the types of outages, and the technologies available to protect against those types of outages in order to help you make decisions to map out your HA and DR journey. This session will give a brief overview of a number of technologies including: Db2 Mirror, Live Partition Mobility, Logical/Software based Replication, Full System Replication, and PowerHA technologies.
Speakers
avatar for Brian Nordland

Brian Nordland

Director of Development, Fortra
In addition to his role as Director of Development for Power Development at Fortra, Brian Nordland serves as the technical product manager for PowerHA and Robot HA. Brian has spoken at events, webinars, and user groups—including COMMON—since 2014. He is a co-inventor on multiple... Read More →
Tuesday May 20, 2025 10:45am - 11:45am PDT
South Ballroom B 1150 Magic Way, Anaheim, CA 92802

10:45am PDT

IBM i Licensing 101
Tuesday May 20, 2025 10:45am - 11:45am PDT
Can I transfer this license? Is this license part of IBM i Group SWMA? How are non-expiring and subscription licenses different? We receive a variety of licensing questions on a regular basis. We'll share some basic terms and definitions, along with common questions for IBM i portfolio licensing.
Speakers
avatar for Daniel Sundt

Daniel Sundt

IBM i Product Manager, IBM
Dan Sundt is an IBM i product manager. He has the responsibility for the IBM i business, including defining and guiding future directions and strategies. He works with the IBM i sales, marketing, and development teams as well as customers and partners to ensure that the IBM i operating... Read More →
avatar for Yan Zhuo

Yan Zhuo

IBM i Product Management Leader, IBM
Tuesday May 20, 2025 10:45am - 11:45am PDT
South Ballroom A 1150 Magic Way, Anaheim, CA 92802

10:45am PDT

Technical Debt: The Clock is Your Friend
Tuesday May 20, 2025 10:45am - 11:45am PDT
Acknowledging that you have amassed Technical Debt is easy.  The hard part is paying it off.  Join us as we explore one of the most prevalent types of debt, Hard Coding.  Admit it, we've all done it.  We'll discuss two methods of attacking this problem - The Standard Cross Reference and the Truth Matrix, both of which can be easily implemented and gradually introduced into your legacy and new development to replace most instances of hard coding in your ILE/RPG and CL programs.
Speakers
avatar for Christopher Burns

Christopher Burns

Sr. Consultant, Tri-Delta Resources
Most of my peers know me as the brains behind Inuendo, an open source database model and API layer. But I'm just an IBM i geek like everyone else. In recent years, I've tackled the sensitive topic of Technical Debt, and how to eliminate it.  Check out my open source projects on GitHub... Read More →
Tuesday May 20, 2025 10:45am - 11:45am PDT
Amazon 1150 Magic Way, Anaheim, CA 92802

10:45am PDT

Fun with JSON Publishing: Letting SQL Do the Dirty Work
Tuesday May 20, 2025 10:45am - 11:45am PDT
If you've ever been tasked as a developer with creating complex responses for an internal or external web service, you've likely explored multiple avenues for generating JSON from your IBM i programs. From constructing responses manually in your RPG code, to using various publicly available toolkits like YAJL, RPG NextGen, etc., there are a myriad of ways to create JSON strings with all the requisite curlies, commas, colons, quotes and hard brackets.

If you're on IBM i OS 7.2 or higher, there's yet another avenue you can explore in which you let SQL do all the JSON construction work for you. The biggest benefit of this approach becomes most apparent when your JSON response requires arrays, and especially nested subarrays. Coding such responses can be a bit tedious when done on a record-by-record basis in your program, whereas by using some nifty functions you can can let SQL assemble your JSON response automatically.

In this session we'll review the basics of JSON publishing functions such as JSON_Object, JSON_Array, JSON_ObjectAgg and JSON_ArrayAgg. We'll explore some practical use examples for publishing your business data in JSON, letting SQL do all the dirty work.
Speakers
avatar for Robert Swanson

Robert Swanson

Senior Partner, CNX
Rob has worked as an in-the-trenches IBM i developer since 1992, with the past 15 years focused on developing modernization efforts for legacy systems written in RPG. Currently serving as Senior Partner for CNX Corporation in Chicago, Rob is a strong advocate of introducing highly... Read More →
Tuesday May 20, 2025 10:45am - 11:45am PDT
North Ballroom A 1150 Magic Way, Anaheim, CA 92802

10:45am PDT

Modern Applications: from UX to AI
Tuesday May 20, 2025 10:45am - 11:45am PDT
IBM i continues to have a loyal base of users running mission-critical applications. Its robustness and stability make it an ideal choice for industries that require high availability and security. However, as the technology landscape evolves and businesses face growing demands for greater flexibility, efficiency, and a better user experience, there is an increasing push to modernize the applications and user interfaces on the IBM i platform.

One of the key driving factors behind this trend is the need to attract younger talent. Younger generations of developers and IT professionals are more familiar with modern technologies like web applications, mobile apps, and cloud platforms.

By transitioning traditional IBM i applications to web-based platforms, businesses can improve accessibility, streamline workflows, and ensure that users can interact with the system from any device, anywhere; for example mobile applications ensure that IBM i systems can support the growing demand for remote work and mobile-first experiences, giving users the flexibility to perform tasks on the go. Finally, leveraging AI-driven enhancements will not only improve automation, but also enable smarter decision-making, predictive analytics, and more personalized user experiences.

Various factors are driving businesses to modernize, and we will explore some of the key market needs and how they can be addressed
Speakers
avatar for Jeroen Van Dun

Jeroen Van Dun

IBM Champion & Product Manager, Rocket Software
avatar for Rashmi Agrawal

Rashmi Agrawal

Vice President – Engineering, App Mod Vice President – Engineering, App Mod, Rocket Software
Rashmi is a highly accomplished Global R&D leader with 26 years of experience driving product innovation and execution at enterprise-grade companies like IBM, Dell/EMC, and Rocket Software. Her expertise spans a wide range of products, including datacenter, cloud, AI, storage, developer... Read More →
avatar for Kuldip Vikram

Kuldip Vikram

Principal Architect, Rocket Software
Kuldip is a Principal Architect at Rocket Software responsible for modernizing IBMi applications/workloads and their development through a combination of pure/hybrid Cloud deployments and Generative AI.He has a rich and diverse experience architecting, designing, developing, and deploying... Read More →
AC

Andrew Clark

Andrew Clark has been working on the IBM i platform for more than 30 years, beginning with the "secret Mankato Project" on a pre-release version of os/400, and an internship at IBM Rochester working on the Query team.  He has development expertise in more than a dozen languages on... Read More →
Tuesday May 20, 2025 10:45am - 11:45am PDT
Safari 1150 Magic Way, Anaheim, CA 92802

10:45am PDT

30 Python tips in 60 Seconds on IBM i
Tuesday May 20, 2025 10:45am - 11:45am PDT
Python on IBM i has been around for a while now.  In this session we explore many of the various tips I’ve run across over the last few years.  These tips apply to both Python and/or the IBM i environment running the Python scripts.  Tips include best practices, IFS features, pathing and MUCH more.
Speakers
avatar for Mike Pavlak

Mike Pavlak

Solution Architect, Perforce Software
Mike Pavlak has been working with IBM midrange solutions since 1992 and IBM Mainframes before that. After years of developing applications using RPG, CL and PHP he managed IT development and IT for power protection manufacturer Tripp Lite. Later Mike was instrumental in developing... Read More →
Tuesday May 20, 2025 10:45am - 11:45am PDT
Nile 1150 Magic Way, Anaheim, CA 92802

10:45am PDT

SELF: Simon’s Experiences Learning this Feature
Tuesday May 20, 2025 10:45am - 11:45am PDT
SQL Error Logging Feature, SELF, is one of those Db2 tools that few know about, and even less have turned on. Learn about Simon Hutchinson’s experiences in setting up SELF, “turning” it on, and what he discovered using it. And what he used it for.
Speakers
avatar for Simon Hutchinson

Simon Hutchinson

Founder & author, RPGPGM.COM
Simon Hutchinson has been writing his highly acclaimed IBM i blog, RPGPGM.COM, for eleven years sharing his knowledge, experience, and giving many detailed examples of the latest RPG, SQL, and CL. His work has led him to be recognized by IBM as an IBM Champion for Power and IBM i Community Advocate. He is a subject matter expert for COMMON Americas, awarded... Read More →
Tuesday May 20, 2025 10:45am - 11:45am PDT
Castle 1150 Magic Way, Anaheim, CA 92802

10:45am PDT

30 Security Tips in 60 Minutes
Tuesday May 20, 2025 10:45am - 11:45am PDT
Security is a big topic, but it doesn’t have to be overwhelming.  Just like weightlifting, where you can start with smaller weights and work your way up, such is the case in cyber security, you can reduce your risk by doing some basic things as you work toward bigger goals.  Examining the most common causes of security failures and a few simple countermeasures can help you take some action now.      
 

 
Speakers
avatar for Robert Nettgen

Robert Nettgen

Senior Consultant, Briteskies
Robert Nettgen wanted a career in radio broadcasting, but saw that profession declining and found better pay working in IT.  A PC developer in the ‘80’s, Rob started administering AS/400s in the early ‘90s for a Radio/TV group owner.  In 1999 Rob accepted a job as IT director... Read More →
Tuesday May 20, 2025 10:45am - 11:45am PDT
Adventure 1150 Magic Way, Anaheim, CA 92802

10:45am PDT

IBM FlashSystem Unleashed : What’s New & What’s Next ( Revolutionise your storage with next-gen FlashSystem features )
Tuesday May 20, 2025 10:45am - 11:45am PDT
IBM FlashSystem continues to evolve as a powerful storage solution, providing businesses with the tools necessary to stay ahead in a rapidly changing digital landscape. The session outlines the roadmap for future innovations and reinforces IBM's commitment to offering cutting-edge , Highly performant , extremely secure and AI-powered storage systems that enable organizations to scale efficiently and securely in a hybrid cloud world.
Tuesday May 20, 2025 10:45am - 11:45am PDT
Magic Ballroom 4 1150 Magic Way, Anaheim, CA 92802

10:45am PDT

i-Chi - Thinking differently about IBM i System Administration
Tuesday May 20, 2025 10:45am - 11:45am PDT
 What is i-Chi? It is about thinking differently about IBM i System Management, Embracing new ideas , Automating processes and monitoring, Using IBM i functions in ACS, Nav4i, ARE, IBM i Services, Integrating IBM i SysAdmin with other platforms and Reducing your reliance on the 5250 command line.  In this session we give practical examples of how to do this that you can start to use today on your systems using tools that are free to use, already installed on your systems and all without the use of the 5250 green screen.
Speakers
avatar for Steve Bradshaw

Steve Bradshaw

Friendly Techie, Rowton IT Solutions Ltd
My latest work as the Friendly Techie, includes assisting IBM i with the design and testing with IBM i 7.6 as both Beta Tester and Redbook Author, and as assistant in the design and testing of the new IBM i Migrate While Active tool and the AI based RPG Code Assistant.I have worked... Read More →
Tuesday May 20, 2025 10:45am - 11:45am PDT
Magic Ballroom 3 1150 Magic Way, Anaheim, CA 92802

10:45am PDT

IBM i Services for Admins - Intro
Tuesday May 20, 2025 10:45am - 11:45am PDT
This session is designed for IBM i system administrators.  It covers real-world problems faced by system admins, and how to solve them using SQL (with some help from IBM i Services).  Don't be intimidated by SQL.  It isn't just for developers!  You can copy and paste the examples provided in this session to get started easily.  Attend this session and add a suite of new tools to your system admin toolbox!
Speakers
avatar for Steve Riedmueller

Steve Riedmueller

Certified IBM i Admin - IBM Champion, Speaker, Mentor, and Advocate, Kisco
Tuesday May 20, 2025 10:45am - 11:45am PDT
Monorail 1150 Magic Way, Anaheim, CA 92802

10:45am PDT

Agentic AI and IBM i
Tuesday May 20, 2025 10:45am - 11:45am PDT
There is so much buzz in the community about AI developer tools and I think we should talk about terminology and examples of how AI agents work. We'll look at how prompt work, how context is built, what tools are and how they all come together to build an agent. Let's find out if WatsonX is in the game, what GitHub Copilot can and cannot do, alternative tools, and of course self-hosted models with Continue. Plus, a sneak peak at the AI integration for the Db2 for IBM i database extension.
  • Talk about the multiple ways to use or host a model
  • Will demo multiple tools
  • How RPGLE and SQL can be written, plus debugged, with the help of an AI model
Speakers
avatar for Liam Allan

Liam Allan

Software Advocate, IBM
I am a developer and open-source advocate. Ask me about Node.js, VS Code, app deployment and CICD :) 
avatar for Jesse Gorzinski

Jesse Gorzinski

STSM and Senior Business Architect - AI and Open Source, IBM
Tuesday May 20, 2025 10:45am - 11:45am PDT
Magic Ballroom 1 1150 Magic Way, Anaheim, CA 92802

11:45am PDT

Expo
Tuesday May 20, 2025 11:45am - 1:45pm PDT
Tuesday May 20, 2025 11:45am - 1:45pm PDT
Exhibit Hall 1150 Magic Way, Anaheim, CA 92802

1:45pm PDT

The Era of the RPG Developer
Tuesday May 20, 2025 1:45pm - 2:45pm PDT
First, there was customer experience. Then, user experience. Now, the idea of developer experience is taking off. Developer Experience encompasses the tools, processes, and culture that shape a developer’s daily work. The idea affirms that if organizations create an enriching and engaging environment, developers build better software — faster. The result is greater business success and a thriving developer community.

The evolution of developer experience will redefine how software is built and empower developers to focus more on innovation and less on routine tasks. As an RPG developer, you might wonder if any of these changes in process and technology will impact your day-to-day work. Some changes may never reach the world of RPG. But there are several that are likely on their way now or already at your doorstep.

In this session, Puneet Kohli – COMMON board member will discuss:
· The changes that are happening for developers today and in the future.
· How to differentiate between hype and reality for RPG developers.
· How AI plays a role in this evolution (hint: it’s not all code assist).

Speakers
avatar for Puneet Kohli

Puneet Kohli

President of Application Modernization Business Unit, Rocket Software
Puneet Kohli is the President of Application Modernization BU at Rocket Software. Puneet has two decades of experience managing all facets of engineering for enterprise software. Puneet has deep knowledge of Identity and access management, governance risk & compliance, Devops, hybrid... Read More →
Tuesday May 20, 2025 1:45pm - 2:45pm PDT
Grand Ballroom 1150 Magic Way, Anaheim, CA 92802

3:15pm PDT

AI-Powered Development: Your IBM i Copilot (or Claude, or ChatGPT, etc.)
Tuesday May 20, 2025 3:15pm - 4:15pm PDT
AI is transforming software development across all platforms, and IBM i is no exception. But how do you effectively leverage these powerful tools while maintaining the high standards IBM i users expect? In this session, we'll cut through the hype and show you practical applications of AI in daily IBM i development. From code generation to documentation to testing to cool new AI-based application capabilities, you'll see real-world examples of how AI can enhance productivity while preserving code quality. We'll demonstrate best practices for AI integration and provide guidance for successful implementation in your environment.
Speakers
avatar for Aaron Magid

Aaron Magid

VP, Open Source Technologies, Open Source Technologies
Aaron Magid, Chief Architect at Eradani, has over a decade of experience in software development and technology. He specializes in modernizing legacy systems like IBM i/AS400 using Python, Node.js, and Java. Aaron excels in bridging old and new technologies together for clients, helping... Read More →
Tuesday May 20, 2025 3:15pm - 4:15pm PDT
Safari 1150 Magic Way, Anaheim, CA 92802

3:15pm PDT

Analyzing Geospatial Data Using Db2 for i
Tuesday May 20, 2025 3:15pm - 4:15pm PDT
In everyday life when we asks questions like “Where is the nearest coffee shop” or “How far away is the airport” we are asking questions about geospatial data. Geospatial data is used to represent objects and events that occur on the surface of the earth. Geospatial analytics allows you to not only store geospatial data representing real location in your database, but to also compare and analyze geographic relationships and trends.
Speakers
avatar for John Westcott

John Westcott

Db2 for i Consultant and Team Lead, IBM
John Westcott is the Db2 for i Team Lead in IBM Technology Expert Labs. John is highyly skilled in SQL, RPG, Data Analytics, Rest API, and both database and application modernization. John has over 35 years of experience on IBM i and it's past family of names. John has a storied career... Read More →
Tuesday May 20, 2025 3:15pm - 4:15pm PDT
North Ballroom B 1150 Magic Way, Anaheim, CA 92802

3:15pm PDT

Commitment Control – Transaction Control
Tuesday May 20, 2025 3:15pm - 4:15pm PDT
In applications multiple steps have to be consolidated and executed as a unit (Transaction), That means either all steps or none of the steps must be performed. Example: An order has to be completely delivered or not at all.
No problem if everything is okay, but what if there is suddenly not enough inventory for one position?
Everything has to be reset … and this can become tricky, because multiple programs were executed, multiple rows in different tables were updated and may be even constraints or triggers were activated.
The solution is Commitment Control. Even though Commitment Control is not new, it is only rarely used in (traditional) IBM i applications. … but it is essential for keeping data consistent, especially when using techniques such as referential integrities and triggers.
… and it is even for traditional applications important.
… so, it is time to start!     
Speakers
avatar for Birgitta Hauser

Birgitta Hauser

Database and Software Architect, IBM Champion, Birgitta Hauser - Modernization - Education - Consulting
Birgitta Hauser worked on the IBM i and its predecessors since 1992. She graduated with a business economics diploma, and started programming on the AS/400 in 1992. She worked and works as traditional RPG Programmer but also as Database and Software Engineer, focusing on IBM i application... Read More →
Tuesday May 20, 2025 3:15pm - 4:15pm PDT
Magic Ballroom 2 1150 Magic Way, Anaheim, CA 92802

3:15pm PDT

QUALITY ASSURANCE AND SOFTWARE TESTING FUNDAMENTALS
Tuesday May 20, 2025 3:15pm - 4:15pm PDT
This session reviews all the guiding principles of software testing along with practical experience from the IBM I specific applications and infrastructure. Topics covered include the fundamentals of testing, testing through the development lifecycle, static techniques, test design, management, and tool support.
Understand how quality assurance integrates into an environment.
Determine what types of testing there are and when to apply which.
Learn about layering the complexity of test concepts.
 
Speakers
avatar for Yvonne Enselman

Yvonne Enselman

Owner, Yvonne Enselman Professional Services
Tuesday May 20, 2025 3:15pm - 4:15pm PDT
Amazon 1150 Magic Way, Anaheim, CA 92802

3:15pm PDT

PASE Twilight Zone
Tuesday May 20, 2025 3:15pm - 4:15pm PDT
You have just been introduced to PASE ... you log in via SSH, visit familiar directories and use familiar programs .. maybe adventure as far as  nano ... but just around the corner from the familiar lies another dimension between the pit of man's fears and the summit of his knowledge. This is the dimension of imagination ... it is an area which we call the PASE Twilight Zone ...
Speakers
avatar for Jack Woehr

Jack Woehr

Senior Engineer / Senior Consultant, Consulting to Procern Technology Solutions and Seiden Group LLC
40+ years development. IBM Champion 2021-2025. IBM Qiskit Advocate since 2019. Secretary, OpenQASM Technical Steering Committee. MongoDB Creator status. Prolific Open Source creator/contributor. Former Contributing Editor, Dr. Dobb's Journal. Consult on IBM i modernization.
Tuesday May 20, 2025 3:15pm - 4:15pm PDT
Castle 1150 Magic Way, Anaheim, CA 92802

3:15pm PDT

Dueling Way to Prevent, Find, Resolve Error Message to Your Systems
Tuesday May 20, 2025 3:15pm - 4:15pm PDT
Presenters: Marina Schwenk, Shelly Petty, Simon Hutchinson

This fast paced presentation, "the duel", Marina Schwenk and Simon Hutchinson will offer methods and alternatives for the following:

How to find error messages
How to find the joblog for the job that has errored. 
Determine the cause of the error.
Demonstrate various approaches to prevent errors.
Create RPG, CL, & SQL code that is "hardened" to handle issues when they happen.

Shelly Petty will adjudicate the duel & award points to each of the presenters, & at the end of the presentation announce the winner.
Speakers
avatar for Shelly Petty

Shelly Petty

Application Support, Profound Logic
I am a Full Stack Developer at Profound Logic. We run our production applications on the IBMi Power Server. Primary languages are CL, RPG, DB2 SQL and Java, and the UI: HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Drupple, React, and Sencha.My position is a fast paced job and it includes Help Desk phone... Read More →
avatar for Marina Schwenk

Marina Schwenk

Innovative Software Solutions inc.
Marina started her career in January 2015 at Everbrite LLC in Greenfield WI after graduating from Gateway Technical College in May of 2014 with an Associate’s degree in IT Software Development. Marina worked for over nine years as a Senior Programmer Analyst/IBM i admin at Everbrite... Read More →
avatar for Simon Hutchinson

Simon Hutchinson

Founder & author, RPGPGM.COM
Simon Hutchinson has been writing his highly acclaimed IBM i blog, RPGPGM.COM, for eleven years sharing his knowledge, experience, and giving many detailed examples of the latest RPG, SQL, and CL. His work has led him to be recognized by IBM as an IBM Champion for Power and IBM i Community Advocate. He is a subject matter expert for COMMON Americas, awarded... Read More →
Tuesday May 20, 2025 3:15pm - 4:15pm PDT
North Ballroom A 1150 Magic Way, Anaheim, CA 92802

3:15pm PDT

Advanced Python on IBM i
Tuesday May 20, 2025 3:15pm - 4:15pm PDT
So, you’ve been learning about Python and maybe even playing a bit. Building upon the introductory session, this session will address the object oriented world of Python programming and introduce several topics for those considering Python for development. Some of these include Exception processing, Pathing, GUI use ODBC and NoSQL(Mongo), Web Services and much more. Many examples are taken from my college course on Advanced Python.
Speakers
avatar for Mike Pavlak

Mike Pavlak

Solution Architect, Perforce Software
Mike Pavlak has been working with IBM midrange solutions since 1992 and IBM Mainframes before that. After years of developing applications using RPG, CL and PHP he managed IT development and IT for power protection manufacturer Tripp Lite. Later Mike was instrumental in developing... Read More →
Tuesday May 20, 2025 3:15pm - 4:15pm PDT
Nile 1150 Magic Way, Anaheim, CA 92802

3:15pm PDT

An Introduction to Cyber Security Frameworks
Tuesday May 20, 2025 3:15pm - 4:15pm PDT
Within the realm of “improving security” is a concept called “risk management.”  Within that realm, there are collections of rules, standards, recommendations, requirements and guidelines called “Security Frameworks.”

Cyber security is a lot more than just putting in a firewall, checking a few settings on IBM i, and reminding your coworkers to stop putting passwords on post-it notes pasted to their monitors.

Dive into a foundation of cyber security, best practices, what you should be doing and what you must be doing

Learning Objectives:
  • Get a list of the top policies and procedures for establishing and maintaining security controls across your network.
  • Learn how to implement and maintain compliance procedures across your organization
  • Ideas for gaining “buy in” from those outside the Information Security team and how to convey the importance of information security and compliance.
Speakers
avatar for Robert Nettgen

Robert Nettgen

Senior Consultant, Briteskies
Robert Nettgen wanted a career in radio broadcasting, but saw that profession declining and found better pay working in IT.  A PC developer in the ‘80’s, Rob started administering AS/400s in the early ‘90s for a Radio/TV group owner.  In 1999 Rob accepted a job as IT director... Read More →
Tuesday May 20, 2025 3:15pm - 4:15pm PDT
Adventure 1150 Magic Way, Anaheim, CA 92802

3:15pm PDT

Turn up the Power: External Disk and Hardware Replication on i... A Case Study!
Tuesday May 20, 2025 3:15pm - 4:15pm PDT
Your IBM i does a great job of managing internal disk, so why upgrade to external storage using a SAN? Your replication software may require some extra time and attention, but it gets the job done - so why change? Turns out there are lots of reasons to change both! This won't be a nuts and bolts how-to session. Rather it will be a case study of the decisions made by one large appliance and electronics retailer to implement these technologies, including the considerations, decisions, trade-offs, and benefits. You may not leave this session knowing how to do it, but you'll understand why you might want to, and you'll be ready to ask many of the right questions to get you there.

You'll leave this session better prepared to:

Determine if external storage is right for your environment
Understand the trade-offs involved with external storage and hardware replication
Know what questions to ask along the way!

Speakers
avatar for Steve Wolk

Steve Wolk

CTO, PC Richard & Son
Steven Wolk is the Chief Technology Officer for PC Richard & Son, a family owned and operated chain of 66 appliance and electronics superstores located throughout NY, NJ, CT, and PA. Founded in 1909, PC Richard has always been known for honesty, integrity, and reliability throughout... Read More →
Tuesday May 20, 2025 3:15pm - 4:15pm PDT
Magic Ballroom 4 1150 Magic Way, Anaheim, CA 92802

3:15pm PDT

Business Posture: Leveraging the benefits of IBM i in the Cloud
Tuesday May 20, 2025 3:15pm - 4:15pm PDT

Join us on a transformative journey as we explore secure and resilient Cloud solutions purpose-built for the IBM i.  How can you unlock the modern capabilities of IBM Power Systems without introducing the complexity and risk while driving positive business outcomes? 

DRaaS, Db2 Mirror, and HA Solutions Delivering Uptime Results  







Hybrid Cloud Architecture: Enhancing resiliency, security, and compliance 







Three reasons Why Cloud Computing is Important for Businesses 





Bonus - 1 BIG reason you may have never considered.  



Speakers
avatar for Richard Dolewski

Richard Dolewski

VP, Hybrid Enterprise Solutions, Lightedge
Richard is a recognized SME and award-winning industry speaker specializing in, Cloud Computing Architecture, Business Resiliency, Disaster Recovery Planning and Backup & Recovery Program Design. He leads organizations through the new era of technology, achieving the desired, successful... Read More →
Tuesday May 20, 2025 3:15pm - 4:15pm PDT
South Ballroom B 1150 Magic Way, Anaheim, CA 92802

3:15pm PDT

IBM i Services for Admins - Advanced
Tuesday May 20, 2025 3:15pm - 4:15pm PDT
In this followup session to "Intro to IBM i Services (SQL) for Admins" we dig deeper into the capabilities of IBM i Services.  This session will cover more complex and powerful use cases for monitoring, automation, and system administration.
 
Speakers
avatar for Steve Riedmueller

Steve Riedmueller

Certified IBM i Admin - IBM Champion, Speaker, Mentor, and Advocate, Kisco
Tuesday May 20, 2025 3:15pm - 4:15pm PDT
Monorail 1150 Magic Way, Anaheim, CA 92802

3:15pm PDT

Step-by-Step Guide to Creating Virtual IBM i Partitions Hosted by IBM i
Tuesday May 20, 2025 3:15pm - 4:15pm PDT
IBM i can host an IBM I Logical Partitions (LPAR) to provide virtual disk storage for other IBM i partitions. IBM i has provided "hosted disk” for Windows servers and AIX or Linux partitions for a long time, but now has the ability to host other IBM i LPARs. See the step-by-step process for creating hosted virtual partitions. Learn the requirements, the prerequisites, and all the steps needed to make this once you are back in the office. This will be great for creating a virtual partition to test your 7.5 upgrades or for any other partition needs.
Speakers
avatar for Pete Massiello

Pete Massiello

IBM i Advisor, Massiello Holding Corp.
Pete Massiello has been working with the AS/400, iSeries, IBM i since 1989, focusing on systems management and technical support. He has held numerous technical positions through out his career. He is the President of iTech Solutions Group, an IBM Premier Business Partner delivering... Read More →
Tuesday May 20, 2025 3:15pm - 4:15pm PDT
Magic Ballroom 3 1150 Magic Way, Anaheim, CA 92802

3:15pm PDT

Analytics for Banking - Using AI + Db2 for Anti-Money-Laundering Compliance and Fraud Detection
Tuesday May 20, 2025 3:15pm - 4:15pm PDT
Using Rocketgraph xGT, we will
  • pull data from IBM i Db2 into graph format
  • use natural language to generate a cypher query
  • execute the cypher query
Using a graphical user interface. Queries can be natural language questions such as, "Show me money that has moved five times and is over $5000". Using this technology in banking is dramatic, but it is applicable in any industries where you want to draw inferences from patterns in large data quickly. 
Speakers
avatar for Jack Woehr

Jack Woehr

Senior Engineer / Senior Consultant, Consulting to Procern Technology Solutions and Seiden Group LLC
40+ years development. IBM Champion 2021-2025. IBM Qiskit Advocate since 2019. Secretary, OpenQASM Technical Steering Committee. MongoDB Creator status. Prolific Open Source creator/contributor. Former Contributing Editor, Dr. Dobb's Journal. Consult on IBM i modernization.
Tuesday May 20, 2025 3:15pm - 4:15pm PDT
Magic Ballroom 1 1150 Magic Way, Anaheim, CA 92802

4:30pm PDT

Demo of IBM i ACS Data Transfer
Tuesday May 20, 2025 4:30pm - 4:50pm PDT
Come and join Wayne, IBM i ACS Support Team Lead, as he presents a quick, live demo overviewing the usage and capabilities of IBM i ACS Data Transfer.


Learning Objectives:
Become more familiar with IBM i ACS Printer Output usage.
Speakers
avatar for Wayne Bowers

Wayne Bowers

Software Engineer, IBM
Wayne Bowers has been with IBM since 1997, where he works with the IBM i Global Support Center in Rochester MN. He is an Advisory Software Engineer specializing in the support of the IBM i Access (aka Client Access) products, Console, the TCP Telnet communications server, and the... Read More →
Tuesday May 20, 2025 4:30pm - 4:50pm PDT
Magic Ballroom 2 1150 Magic Way, Anaheim, CA 92802

4:30pm PDT

The simplicity of audit columns
Tuesday May 20, 2025 4:30pm - 4:50pm PDT
Simon will explain the simplicity of using Db2 audit columns for providing audit columns to your DDL tables & DDS files. He will give examples of how to create system maintained columns or add them to existing tables & files. Then show how they can be hidden from common users.
Speakers
avatar for Simon Hutchinson

Simon Hutchinson

Founder & author, RPGPGM.COM
Simon Hutchinson has been writing his highly acclaimed IBM i blog, RPGPGM.COM, for eleven years sharing his knowledge, experience, and giving many detailed examples of the latest RPG, SQL, and CL. His work has led him to be recognized by IBM as an IBM Champion for Power and IBM i Community Advocate. He is a subject matter expert for COMMON Americas, awarded... Read More →
Tuesday May 20, 2025 4:30pm - 4:50pm PDT
North Ballroom A 1150 Magic Way, Anaheim, CA 92802

4:30pm PDT

BRMS Recoveries
Tuesday May 20, 2025 4:30pm - 4:50pm PDT
There's so much to cover in BRMS when setting up the backups that discussing recoveries sometimes gets lost. In this 20 minute session we will focus solely on the recovery process for both full system and single item recoveries. A few tips and tricks for making sure that you are able to recover exactly what you need when you need.
Speakers
SJ

Sarah Jacob

Agile Tech
Tuesday May 20, 2025 4:30pm - 4:50pm PDT
Magic Ballroom 3 1150 Magic Way, Anaheim, CA 92802

4:30pm PDT

How to Become a Speaker at COMMON
Tuesday May 20, 2025 4:30pm - 4:50pm PDT
You have a wealth of experience and expertise. Have you thought about sharing your know-how by speaking at COMMON? Speaking at COMMON is fun and a great way to get involved with other members as well as the organization at large.
Come join this session to learn how to submit a session for speaking at a COMMON event along with tips and tricks for putting together a session abstract and learning objectives, what the overall process is once you have submitted a session, how to prepare for giving your presentation, and what speaker resources that are available to you.
Speakers
avatar for Kim Greene

Kim Greene

President, Kim Greene Consulting, Inc.
Kim Greene is president of Kim Greene Consulting, Inc. specializing in providing consulting services for the HCL Collaboration Solutions portfolio for IBM i, Windows, and Linux. Kim has over 20 years of experience with IBM Domino and 25 years of experience with the AS/400, iSeries... Read More →
Tuesday May 20, 2025 4:30pm - 4:50pm PDT
Monorail 1150 Magic Way, Anaheim, CA 92802

4:30pm PDT

N2i: One Year Roadmap for Getting Up to Speed in a 37 year old Industry
Tuesday May 20, 2025 4:30pm - 4:50pm PDT
While some IBM i developers may have been around for a while, there are plenty of ancillary business members who are working hard to get up to speed on the relatively complex industry like IBM i. From IBM i adjacent developers to IBM i services salespeople, joining this community can be intimidating. Here’s how I took my first 12 months on the job and integrated myself into this amazing community – and how you can too! This will be a talk and discussion so we can all learn from each other and create a sense of community around struggles and how to overcome them.
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Tuesday May 20, 2025 4:30pm - 4:50pm PDT
South Ballroom A 1150 Magic Way, Anaheim, CA 92802

4:30pm PDT

VS Code Features You Didn’t Know Existed
Tuesday May 20, 2025 4:30pm - 4:50pm PDT
Visual Studio Code has quickly become one of the most popular development environments, praised for its lightweight design and flexibility. In this session, I will be sharing several powerful and lesser-known features that you might not have known existed, helping you unlock even more potential in your development workflow.
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Sanjula Ganepola

Software Developer - IBM i App Dev & AI Toolchain, IBM
Sanjula Ganepola is a Software Developer at IBM working on IBM i application development tools. As an open-source advocate, he is an active contributor and maintainer of several Visual Studio Code extensions including IBM i Project Explorer, Code for IBM i, IBM i Testing, Source Orbit... Read More →
Tuesday May 20, 2025 4:30pm - 4:50pm PDT
Amazon 1150 Magic Way, Anaheim, CA 92802

4:30pm PDT

Getting Started with Python on IBM i
Tuesday May 20, 2025 4:30pm - 4:50pm PDT
Python is becoming an essential tool in the IBM i ecosystem. This session will provide a beginner-friendly introduction to setting up and using Python on IBM i. Topics include calling Python from PASE, SSH access, development in VS Code, and methods for integrating Python with RPG and SQL.
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Joseph Wright

Owner / Consultant, Wright4i
Tuesday May 20, 2025 4:30pm - 4:50pm PDT
Safari 1150 Magic Way, Anaheim, CA 92802

4:30pm PDT

What the Heck is Binder Source and Why Do I Care?
Tuesday May 20, 2025 4:30pm - 4:50pm PDT
Discover what binder source is, what it's used for, and why you definitely want to use it with your service programs.  We'll talk about binding, signatures and signature violations, and how to change service programs without having to recompile all your programs.
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Patrick Behr

Software Developer / Architect, Seiden Group
Tuesday May 20, 2025 4:30pm - 4:50pm PDT
Nile 1150 Magic Way, Anaheim, CA 92802

4:30pm PDT

Break Free from Defaults – Why Keeping Them Can Harm Your System Security!
Tuesday May 20, 2025 4:30pm - 4:50pm PDT
Misconfiguration is still one of the leading causes of data breaches.
IBM i settings can also be misconfigured—either by mistake or neglect.
Not updating the shipped configurations can expose your system.
Find out how you can improve the shipped configuration on your new system or improve the configuration that has been handed down year after year, hardware migration to hardware migration.

During this session, you'll learn about the top IBM i security configuration errors that can make your system, data and organization vulnerable.
 
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Amy Williams

Principal Security Services Consultant, Fortra LLC
Amy Williams is a Senior Security Services Consultant who joined Fortra in 2015. She holds CISSP, CISA, and PCI-P certifications.Amy has worked on the IBM i platform for nearly 30 years and her experience includes application testing, system installation, system administration, and... Read More →
Tuesday May 20, 2025 4:30pm - 4:50pm PDT
Adventure 1150 Magic Way, Anaheim, CA 92802

4:30pm PDT

Storage Drive Options from Spinning to Flash to SCM & Everything in between
Tuesday May 20, 2025 4:30pm - 4:50pm PDT
In this session we will look at the underlying drive/module offerings within the IBM FlashSystem portfolio. Understand flash storage at a new level and see the proprietary FCM technology that is changing the game for IBM i customers. In today’s world performance, rack density, and price matter. You will leave equipped with the ability to make a more informed decision when you purchase your next IBM FlashSystem storage.
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Richie Palma

Senior Solution Consultant, Service Express
A Tech Solutions Consultant for iTech Solutions Group, IBM Champion for Power, IBM Fresh Face, founder of the “Midrange Meetup” in Grand Rapids, Michigan, on the steering committee for YIP’s (Young i Professionals), and on the board for SEMIUG (South East Michigan IBM i User... Read More →
Tuesday May 20, 2025 4:30pm - 4:50pm PDT
Magic Ballroom 4 1150 Magic Way, Anaheim, CA 92802

4:30pm PDT

iSee with Scott and Tim
Tuesday May 20, 2025 4:30pm - 4:50pm PDT
iSee is all about helping our IBM i user community learn and use SQL to solve everyday life problems. This session is no exception, Scott and Tim will show via live demo some fun new way to solve problems with SQL.
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Tim Rowe

STSM - IBM i Business Architect, IBM
Tim Rowe is the Business Architect responsible for Application Development and Systems Management for the IBM i operating system. His responsibilities include helping to make sure that the IBM i has what is needed to be successful both today and into the future. He sends much of his... Read More →
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Scott Forstie

STSM, Db2 for i Architect, IBM
Scott Forstie is a Senior Technical Staff Member within IBM i development and spends most of his time working as the Db2 for i Architect. He has worked on IBM operating system development since joining IBM in 1989.Scott is a frequently published author, speaker at industry events... Read More →
Tuesday May 20, 2025 4:30pm - 4:50pm PDT
South Ballroom B 1150 Magic Way, Anaheim, CA 92802

4:30pm PDT

Using Navigator for i to set up your TOTP
Tuesday May 20, 2025 4:30pm - 4:50pm PDT
Do you think setting up a time-based-one-time password for your profile is going to be hard? Come see how quick and easy it is with Navigator for i. We will explore how users with and without traditional access to Navigator can use it to generate a TOTP key and validate your code from your client authenticator.
Learning Objectives
Learn how to generate and validate a TOTP key using Navigator for i.
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Ann Wilkerson

Software Developer, IBM
Ann Wilkerson is a lead user interface developer in IBM i. She joined the Rochester lab in 2021 and has since worked on Navigator, IBM i Services, and IBM i Migrate While Active. Her focus areas include security, networking, and the IFS.
Tuesday May 20, 2025 4:30pm - 4:50pm PDT
Castle 1150 Magic Way, Anaheim, CA 92802

4:30pm PDT

Docker and Podman
Tuesday May 20, 2025 4:30pm - 4:50pm PDT
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Jesse Gorzinski

STSM and Senior Business Architect - AI and Open Source, IBM
Tuesday May 20, 2025 4:30pm - 4:50pm PDT
Magic Ballroom 1 1150 Magic Way, Anaheim, CA 92802

5:05pm PDT

Using Github Copilot with RPG
Tuesday May 20, 2025 5:05pm - 5:25pm PDT
This session will introduce IBM i developers to GitHub Copilot and demonstrate how it can enhance RPG programming. We’ll cover installation and setup within VS Code, including the Code for IBM i extension. Attendees will see how Copilot generates code, assists with debugging, and improves efficiency through inline suggestions and Copilot Chat.
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avatar for Joseph Wright

Joseph Wright

Owner / Consultant, Wright4i
Tuesday May 20, 2025 5:05pm - 5:25pm PDT
Safari 1150 Magic Way, Anaheim, CA 92802

5:05pm PDT

Demo of IBM i ACS 5250 Display
Tuesday May 20, 2025 5:05pm - 5:25pm PDT
Come and join Wayne, IBM i ACS Support Team Lead, as he presents a quick, live demo overviewing the usage and capabilities of the IBM i ACS 5250 Display emulator.

Learning Objectives:
Become more familiar with IBM i ACS 5250 Display Emuilator usage.
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Wayne Bowers

Software Engineer, IBM
Wayne Bowers has been with IBM since 1997, where he works with the IBM i Global Support Center in Rochester MN. He is an Advisory Software Engineer specializing in the support of the IBM i Access (aka Client Access) products, Console, the TCP Telnet communications server, and the... Read More →
Tuesday May 20, 2025 5:05pm - 5:25pm PDT
Magic Ballroom 2 1150 Magic Way, Anaheim, CA 92802

5:05pm PDT

Manager's Survival Guide: Justify The Spend
Tuesday May 20, 2025 5:05pm - 5:25pm PDT
This session will feature a targeted approach to proving the value of the benefits your team bring to your business.
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Jasmine Kaczmarek

Vice President of Technology, M.R. Williams
With over ten years of experience on the IBM Power System, Jasmine's passions include modernization, API development, integration of gamification techniques into business applications and mentoring new developers. Jasmine is an avid promoter of adopting open-source languages into... Read More →
Tuesday May 20, 2025 5:05pm - 5:25pm PDT
South Ballroom A 1150 Magic Way, Anaheim, CA 92802

5:05pm PDT

My Fave VS Code4i - Database Extension features
Tuesday May 20, 2025 5:05pm - 5:25pm PDT
In this new session, Scott will explain and demo his favorite VS Code4i - Database Extension features.
Come to this session to learn how to use the database features, and gain a depth of understanding on what these amazing features can do.
All in 20 minutes!
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avatar for Scott Forstie

Scott Forstie

STSM, Db2 for i Architect, IBM
Scott Forstie is a Senior Technical Staff Member within IBM i development and spends most of his time working as the Db2 for i Architect. He has worked on IBM operating system development since joining IBM in 1989.Scott is a frequently published author, speaker at industry events... Read More →
Tuesday May 20, 2025 5:05pm - 5:25pm PDT
South Ballroom B 1150 Magic Way, Anaheim, CA 92802

5:05pm PDT

Intro to Modern Application Integration via API
Tuesday May 20, 2025 5:05pm - 5:25pm PDT
We no longer live in a world where we have one system of record that is used for all business functions. IT is an everchanging blend of tools, applications, and platforms. Integration is top of mind for most businesses. If there is one common way to link all these systems, it is an API layer. Your IBM i should speak the language of APIs, both consuming and hosting. In this session, let’s look at the big picture with regards to APIs and IBM i.
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Brian May

Vice President of Product Management, Profound Logic
Professional IT Leader, Speaker and WriterSpecialties:Team Building, Development and RetentionTechnical SalesSolutions ArchitectureSoftware DevelopmentEnterprise Systems Manufacturing ProcessesApparel IndustryAccounting Principles
Tuesday May 20, 2025 5:05pm - 5:25pm PDT
Monorail 1150 Magic Way, Anaheim, CA 92802

5:05pm PDT

Preparing your RPG for the year 2040
Tuesday May 20, 2025 5:05pm - 5:25pm PDT
The year 2040 is only 15 years away. Why is this an issue? Any 6 long date in your applications probably relies on the “1940” date rule. You are going to start thinking about what to do and how to identify all the places that this may cause a problem.

Simon Hutchinson will demonstrate some of the methods that IBM has given to help us start this journey.
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Simon Hutchinson

Founder & author, RPGPGM.COM
Simon Hutchinson has been writing his highly acclaimed IBM i blog, RPGPGM.COM, for eleven years sharing his knowledge, experience, and giving many detailed examples of the latest RPG, SQL, and CL. His work has led him to be recognized by IBM as an IBM Champion for Power and IBM i Community Advocate. He is a subject matter expert for COMMON Americas, awarded... Read More →
Tuesday May 20, 2025 5:05pm - 5:25pm PDT
North Ballroom A 1150 Magic Way, Anaheim, CA 92802

5:05pm PDT

Why Procedures Are Better Than Subroutines
Tuesday May 20, 2025 5:05pm - 5:25pm PDT
Discover the super powers that procedures have(and subroutines don't) and how they can help you create more reliable and more easily maintained programs. We'll talk about the benefits of input parameters: local variables, and return values, error handling with on-exit, and increased functionality with recursion. 
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avatar for Patrick Behr

Patrick Behr

Software Developer / Architect, Seiden Group
Tuesday May 20, 2025 5:05pm - 5:25pm PDT
Nile 1150 Magic Way, Anaheim, CA 92802

5:05pm PDT

IBM i Security: A Dual Responsibility
Tuesday May 20, 2025 5:05pm - 5:25pm PDT
With security breaches making weekly headlines, what is IBM doing to provide us with a secure-able operating system? And once delivered, what are our responsibilities? Or is what IBM's doing sufficient such that we have no additional work or responsibilities? Come and join a lively discussion between Steve Will and Carol Woodbury as they debate these relevant issues.
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Steve Will

IBM i CTO & Chief Architect, IBM
Steve is the CTO and Chief Architect for the IBM i Operating System. Spending the past fourteen years of his IBM career in this position, he has become an award-winning speaker, author of the influential blog "You and i," (https://bit.ly/You-and-i-blog) and is one of the most sought-after voices at customer briefings and events. Steve has worked on IBM i and its predecessors since before the creation of the AS/400, and is currently responsible for setting the strategy of the IBM i operating system, as well as deciding which enhancements will be implemented. In his role, he talks to clients and pa... Read More →
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Carol Woodbury

IBM i Security SME and Senior Advisor, Kisco Systems
With over 30 years' experience in the area of IT security, Carol is known world-wide as an expert in the area of computer security. During her career, Carol has architected security solutions for Fortune 100 companies as well as small and medium-sized organizations. Carol is passionate... Read More →
Tuesday May 20, 2025 5:05pm - 5:25pm PDT
Adventure 1150 Magic Way, Anaheim, CA 92802

5:05pm PDT

A 20-Minute lesson on Hardware based replication options for IBM i
Tuesday May 20, 2025 5:05pm - 5:25pm PDT
More and more IBM i shops are looking at hardware-based replication as an option for enhancing business resiliency. In this session you will get a high-level understanding of the options available for hardware-based replication and what you can expect from each solution. As always with my sessions on business resiliency, we will measure based on RPO (Recovery Point Objective) and RTO (Recovery Time Objective).
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avatar for Richie Palma

Richie Palma

Senior Solution Consultant, Service Express
A Tech Solutions Consultant for iTech Solutions Group, IBM Champion for Power, IBM Fresh Face, founder of the “Midrange Meetup” in Grand Rapids, Michigan, on the steering committee for YIP’s (Young i Professionals), and on the board for SEMIUG (South East Michigan IBM i User... Read More →
Tuesday May 20, 2025 5:05pm - 5:25pm PDT
Magic Ballroom 4 1150 Magic Way, Anaheim, CA 92802

5:05pm PDT

20 Tips in 20 Minutes
Tuesday May 20, 2025 5:05pm - 5:25pm PDT
In my work with real-world environments, I have found a number of very common configuration settings that are not optimal for today's environment. Whether it be system values, job descriptions, memory pools, many shops have configuration settings at the system default value, or settings that were done years ago.

This session is a fast-paced session covering 20 configuration tips in 20 minutes.
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avatar for Dawn May

Dawn May

Owner, Dawn May Consulting, LLC
Dawn has been involved with COMMON for over 20 years and has been a consistent volunteer since 2008. She's been a member of the strategic education team, a subject matter expert, and a speaker. Now, as President of COMMON, she's focused on leading COMMON as the industry leader of... Read More →
Tuesday May 20, 2025 5:05pm - 5:25pm PDT
Magic Ballroom 3 1150 Magic Way, Anaheim, CA 92802

5:05pm PDT

License Management with Navigator for i
Tuesday May 20, 2025 5:05pm - 5:25pm PDT
The switch from perpetual licenses to subscription licenses mean that system administrators need to be aware of when their licenses are expiring. Navigator for i has made many improvements to the interface that make it clear that OS and other licenses are expiring. In this session, we will explore these enhancements through live demo. 
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avatar for Ann Wilkerson

Ann Wilkerson

Software Developer, IBM
Ann Wilkerson is a lead user interface developer in IBM i. She joined the Rochester lab in 2021 and has since worked on Navigator, IBM i Services, and IBM i Migrate While Active. Her focus areas include security, networking, and the IFS.
Tuesday May 20, 2025 5:05pm - 5:25pm PDT
Castle 1150 Magic Way, Anaheim, CA 92802

5:05pm PDT

When Job Tables Attack!
Tuesday May 20, 2025 5:05pm - 5:25pm PDT
There are very few issues that can threaten the stability of an IBM i LPAR, but one of them is filling of the system job tables. Circumstances can make this happen quickly even though you may not see it very often if at all! Even if you have seen the dreaded job table message, it may have been so long ago you don't recall what to do. Time may be of the essence when taking corrective action, so knowing what is happening and how to fix it can be critical. 
Protect your system and be able to thwart this threat before it becomes truly dangerous.
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Jeffrey Carey

Sr. System Administrator, Ensono
Jeff Carey is an IBM i professional with over 25 years of experience on the platform, specializing in system administration. He currently is a Senior System Administrator for Ensono, a company providing managed services for Mainframe, IBM i, Cloud, and hybrid IT, headquartered in... Read More →
Tuesday May 20, 2025 5:05pm - 5:25pm PDT
Amazon 1150 Magic Way, Anaheim, CA 92802

5:05pm PDT

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Tuesday May 20, 2025 5:05pm - 5:25pm PDT
Tuesday May 20, 2025 5:05pm - 5:25pm PDT
Magic Ballroom 1 1150 Magic Way, Anaheim, CA 92802

5:30pm PDT

Reception in Expo
Tuesday May 20, 2025 5:30pm - 8:30pm PDT
Tuesday May 20, 2025 5:30pm - 8:30pm PDT
Exhibit Hall 1150 Magic Way, Anaheim, CA 92802
 
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