Walter's World: Mainframe Modernization Podcast
Activity Overview
Episode publication activity over the past year
Episodes
TBR Talks: Mainframe Migration and Modernization
04 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Astadia CEO Scott Silk joins Patrick Heffernan, Principal Analyst at Technology Business Research for a discussion on cloud migration and the mainfram...
Mainframe modernization with Paul Holland and Chad Jones
02 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast episode, Walter Sweat hosts Chad Jones and Paul Holland from Astadia to discuss the evolving landscape of mainframe modernization and ...
Mainframe modernization with Mark Reef, Amdocs
08 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Walter speaks with Mark Reef, Head of Service Delivery at Amdocs. They discuss mainframe modernization benefits and trends in telecom...
Mainframe Modernization with Richard Baird - VP and CTO - Kyndryl
21 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Walter speaks with Richard Baird - VP and CTO, Core Enterprise and zCloud – Kyndryl. They discuss how organizations can address the...
Mainframe to Cloud with Steve Steuart, WW GTM Mainframe at AWS
31 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Walter meets with Steve Steuart, WW GTM Mainframe at AWS. They discuss main challenges facing CIOs today, key questions when deciding...
Mainframe Modernization with Lance Knowlton, VP Platform Migrations, Oracle
28 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Walter's World Podcast, Walter speaks with Lance Knowlton, VP Platform Migrations at Oracle. They discuss best practices and l...
Mainframe Modernization with Erik van Enk, Microsoft
19 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Understanding the business strategy, doing a good mainframe assessment, and having a discussion based on facts and not on assumptions are critical ste...
Mainframe Modernization with Jeff Keizer – CPT Global
03 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Walter’s World Podcast, Walter meets with Jeff Keizer – Director of Technical Operations, CPT Global. They discuss how to appro...
Your Mainframe is Holding You Hostage - with Mario Mees
12 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Walter speaks with Mario Mees, Managing Director Modernization Solutions at Astadia. They talk about Mario’s recent book: “Your M...
Bob Ellsworth, President at Transformation Consulting
24 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Walter meets again with Bob Ellsworth, President of Transformation Consulting, to discuss the differences in options for government v...
Andrew Wickett, VP Application Modernization to Cloud at Micro Focus
12 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Walter speaks with Andrew Wickett, VP Application Modernization to Cloud at Micro Focus. They discuss cloud options, mainframe migrat...
Chris Williamson, Field Chief Technology Officer at FNTS
27 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Walter speaks with Chris Williamson, Field Chief Technology Officer at FNTS. They discuss mainframe modernizations trends, cloud adop...
Mainframe to Cloud Migration for True Digital Transformation
13 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Walter's World Podcast we meet again with Bob Ellsworth, Director of Mainframe Transformation at Microsoft to discuss recent t...
Jonathan Frost and Jim Dugan, Principal Program Managers at Microsoft
11 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Walter speaks with Jonathan Frost and Jim Dugan, Principal Program Managers at Microsoft. Jonathan and Jim are part of the Azure Glob...
Larry Mead, Principal Program Manager at Microsoft
07 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Walter speaks with Larry Mead, Principal Program Manager for Global Azure Engineering at Microsoft. They discuss elements to consider...
Steve Read, Principal Program Manager at Microsoft
14 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Walter speaks with Steve Read, Principal Program Manager on the Azure Global Customer Engineering Team at Microsoft. They discuss dig...
Brent Butchard, Regional Sales Director at Micro Focus
01 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Walter speaks with Brent Butchard, Regional Sales Director at Micro Focus. They discuss enterprise application modernization & cl...
Aman Gupta, Mainframe Solutions Specialist at Google Cloud
18 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Walter speaks with Aman Gupta, Mainframe Solutions Specialist at Google Cloud. They discuss Mainframe Modernization to Google Cloud.
Mainframe Modernization at Meredith Corporation w/ Cliff Bradley
08 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Walter speaks with Cliff Bradley, President and CEO of TechAFFinity Consulting. They discuss Mainframe Modernization at Meredith Co...
Kevin Hansen, Chief Technologist at Micro Focus Government Solutions
05 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Walter’s World Podcast, Walter will be speaking with Kevin Hansen. Walter and Kevin will be discussing Mainframe Modernizatio...
Mainframe Modernization at WorkSafe BC with Brett Kelly
03 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Walter’s World Podcast, Walter will be speaking with Brett Kelly, former Lead Architect and Consultant at WorkSafe BC. Walter...
Migrate your Mainframe to Google Cloud with Paul Ikin
06 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Walter’s World Podcast, Walter will be speaking with Paul Ikin, Global Partner Engagement Manager at Google. Walter and Paul ...
Migrate your Mainframe to Microsoft Azure with Bob Ellsworth
05 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Walter’s World Podcast, Walter will be speaking with Bob Ellsworth, WW Director of Mainframe Transformation at Microsoft. Wal...
An Intro to Astadia and Mainframe Modernization with Scott Silk
25 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Walter sits down with the Chairman and CEO of Astadia, Scott Silk. Scott and Walter discuss what makes Astadia different from the com...