Z DevOps Talks
Episodes
Everyone talks TAZ!
07 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, David and Chris talk with.... a whole lot of people. Might be tied for our largest guest group yet! We had Mohit Satoskar, Neha Shah,...
David and Paul talk at SHARE!
03 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, David is live on the scene (back in August) at SHARE! He was able to catch up with Paul Buchanan from Ensono and have a great convers...
Frank talks simplification
12 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of zDevOps Talks, David and I were able hook Frank De Gilio! This is big news, in case you weren't aware, Frank has run a very suc...
Steven talks re:ipl
08 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Steven Perva is back again to talk about his unconference, re:ipl. This year will be the second time he has hosted this conference an...
David talks tech (literally)
17 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we (Chris and David) finally get to sit down in the same room and talk! David got a new job and it's somewhere between being a Cl...
Ethan talks watsonx Code Assistant
03 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we get up with Ethan Mendel, who works on IBM watsonx Code Assistant for Z and the Code Explanation features in the aforementioned to...
Ian and Sean talk Traveling Light
27 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Ian Mitchell and Sean Gillespie join and talk about what it means to "travel light" when embarking on a DevOps transformati...
Steven talks being a Champion
04 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we talk with Steven Perva of Ensono. He is a current IBM Champion and speaks about what it means to be a champion, what it takes to g...
Suman and Theresa talk Design Thinking
17 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In the penultimate episode of 2024, Suman Gopinath makes a return with our guest of honor, Theresa Ramsey, who is a principal designer for DevOps and ...
Anthony talks ZOAU
15 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episde, wehave Anthony Giorgio on to talk ZOAU and other technical details around how he got his start, what his interests are, and where his ...
David talks post-SHARE pt. 2
27 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we continue the conversation with David his experience at the most recent SHARE conference. We dig in to his major takeaways, what he...
David talks post-SHARE pt. 1
20 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, our very own David Rice returns (triumphantly) from the most recent SHARE conference in Kansas City, Kansas! He regales us with stori...
David Rice talks SHARE, officially!
01 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we welcome David Rice as the official co-host of zDevOps Talks! We couldn't be more excited to have him under our roof, he's ...
Danny and David talk SCLM to Git
17 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we have David (our official unofficial guest host) and Danny on to talk about how things look when you're migrating from an older...
David talks living the dream
02 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, David Rice from IBM's CIO office talks about how he wound up doing what he does. He took an interesting path to get to his station wi...
Suman talks levelsetting on Testing
25 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Suman is back again to discuss testing! This time, she has some information on Test Accelerator for z/OS, a new IBM offering, as well as thoughts on o...
Lisa and David talk Learn. Do. Teach.
18 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Lisa Waugh and David Rice join to discuss their initiative and methodology behind their success at IBM's CIO office. This methodo...
Mike and David talk practicing what you preach
11 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Mike Ramos and David Rice from IBM's own CIO organization (which is one of, if not the biggest IBM customer) talk about their Dev...
Lisa talks Women In Tech
04 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Lisa Waugh stops by to discuss her role at IBM, how she got to where she is, and the awesome Women In Technology conference! Lisa tal...
Shabbir talks DevOps Passion
29 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of ZDevOps Talks, Shabbir Moledina (leader of the DevOps Acceleration Team @ IBM) discusses what its like to drive the team responsibl...
Suman Talks Paths to Success
14 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
At long last, Suman Gopinath has made a triumphant return! Since her last appearance on Z DevOs Talks, Suman is now an IBM Distinguished Engineer and ...
Joanie and Sherri talk the future of DevOps
30 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Joanie Gines and Sherri Hanna share visions of the future of DevOps and hybrid cloud architecture for our beloved z/OS platform. Disc...
Jennifer and Kirk talk Git
09 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Jennifer Velasquez and Kirk Chadrick return to discuss Git migration efforts as a mechanism to transform and modernize, getting you o...
Nicolas and Rich talk IBM watsonx Code Assistant
12 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Nicolas Dangeville and Rich Larin are the guests of honor, leading a discussion about GenerativeAI and IBM's new watsonx Code Ass...
Compilers series: Interoperability
26 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to episode two of our limited series on compilers! In this episode, our host James Tang talks COBOL Java interoperability with Joran Siu and D...
Roland Koo talks compilers and languages for modernization
07 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to our new Compilers series, a new short-run of episodes dedicated to how compilers fit in the DevOps space. Kicking off the series is Roland ...
Mainframe Myths Debunked! - with Jennifer Velasquez and Kirk Chadrick
02 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The world runs their most mission critical workloads on IBM Mainframe. Many fear that the tools are too old and the tools common to developers today a...
Suman Gopinath is back!
30 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Suman Gopinath returns to discuss testing from just about every angle: unit testing, early integration testing, CI auto testing, and much more. As a r...
Today I Learned: Shift-left testing
26 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In the first episode of the new Today I Learned series, Shalini and Chris bring their research on Shift-left testing to the table and disc...
Gerald Mitchell talks patents, products, and activism
25 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Gerald Mitchell talks about his patents, the products he manages, and the projects that he is passionate about.
Will Yates talks testing
02 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, IBM’s Will Yates takes us along on a ride through the landscape of testing on z/OS and what the future looks like (pro tip: bring s...
Bill Alexander talks life in the IDz lab
10 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we talk to Bill Alexander, leader of the IBM Developer for z/OS (IDz) lab and newly minted STSM (Senior Technical Staff Member), abou...
Luis Carlos Silva talks zD&T, Cloud power, and Docker images
07 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we talk to Luis Carlos Silva, DevOps Solution Architect for IBM Z and Cloud software, about Z Development and Test Environment, Cloud...
Chris Trobridge talks Wazi Developer, Hypercube and More (Part 2)
24 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In part two of the two-part series with Chris Trobridge, he picks up where he left off in part one, diving deeper into how HyperCube technology is acc...
Chris Trobridge talks Wazi Developer, Hypercube and More (Part 1)
14 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In part one of a two-part series, we talk with Chris Trobridge about his travels, Wazi Developer, and its renowned HyperCubetechnology. Chris takes us...
Bringing IBM Wazi to a container near you
12 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we get a chance to chat with IBM’s very own, Mark Indermaur. Mark is a product manager for IBM Application Discovery and Deli...
Darren Surch talks Interskill Learning, the future of badges, computer-based training, and IBM Z
26 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In episode three of our second season we had the pleasure of talking with Darren Surch, COO - Americas of Interskill Learning. Fun fact, Darren ...
Tala El Hallak talks design at IBM Z
26 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In our latest episode, we were able to talk with one of our Toronto-based design managers Tala El Hallak. Tala has been with IBM Z for four year...
Elliot Rushton and Rosalind Radcliffe talk Continuous Integration with GitLab, Inc. and IBM Z
12 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In our latest episode, we had the opportunity to sit down with Elliot Rushton and Rosalind Radcliffe. Elliot is an Engineering Manager at GitLab...
Jeff Douglas talks IBM Wazi Virtual Test Platform
16 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this latest episode, we chat with Senior Software Engineer Jeff Douglas. Jeff brings with him a 40+ year career in mainframe application deve...
John Willis talks the next frontier in mainframe modernization
28 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Thanks for stopping by and giving a listen to our latest episode. We are still remote, still very much in lockdown. But the silver lining ...
Z DevOps Talks Gary Gruver and Rosalind Radcliffe Talk Digital Transformation
22 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Finally! We were able to get together and spend some time with two greats in the DevOps world: Rosalind Radcliffe and Gary Gruver. No doubt you know R...
Haumer talks Wazi Workspaces, Bring Your Own IDE, and much more
19 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to another episode of Z DevOps Talks. We are still very much in lockdown status, but not deterred! And as we continue to deliver th...
Bruce Armstrong talks Zowe™
04 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to another episode of what we are now referring to as our "Lockdown Series" of Z DevOps Talks. This time, we welcome back one of our prev...
Roland Koo talks COBOL Compilers on Z, Automatic Binary Optimizer for z/OS, support for Java and Python, and LLVM
12 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back. Our latest episode has us sitting down with (in a manner of speaking) Roland Koo. Roland is a Program Director in Offering M...
Andrew Tram talks CD Release Train
14 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode we were able to sit down with our final guest before the lockdown/quarantine went into full effect. In Episode 10 we were able to chat...
Matt Cousens talks Developer Advocacy on IBM Z and LinuxONE
31 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back for another episode of Z DevOps Talks. We know things are a bit hectic now and most people are probably stuck indoors. So maybe take a li...
Kaleb Porter talks IBM Z Open Automation Utilities; how a new developer can automate on Z with Java, Python, and Shell commands
09 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In our latest episode, we had the chance to sit down with one of our newer developers, Kaleb Porter. At only 23, Kaleb is making quite the name for hi...
Gary Mazo talks IBM ADDI, program analysis, business rule discovery, and checking out ADDI on IBM's Z Trial program
25 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back folks. In our latest episode of Z DevOps Talks, we bring you yet another special episode from sunny California. This time we spend some t...
Kyle Charlet talks Ansible for z/OS, how to support Ansible on Z, and how to become a Sponsor User
11 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
“La vache! Ansible and z/OS? …Oui!” In this very special episode of Z DevOps Talks, 50% of the team was fortunate enough to spend some time, o...
Bruce Armstrong talks Zowe™, The Open Mainframe Project, Use cases for Zowe™ and Restful APIs
28 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Hey, welcome back to the show, thanks for joining us! In Episode 5: The Mainframe Strikes Back, we tricked Bruce Armstrong into joining us for an e...
Suman Gopinath talks Z software architecture, what even is 'architecting', and IBM Z Open Unit Test
14 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In our latest episode of Z DevOps Talks, we welcomed Suman Gopinath. Until recently, Suman was one of our Lead Architects for Z DevOps, but…that’...
Sanjay Chandru talks Z DevOps culture, making Z unremarkable, BYOI, Shift-Left development and the profundity of life
31 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Z DevOps Talks is pleased to bring you our latest episode of Season 1. This time we talk with our very own fearless leader, Sanjay Chandru – Directo...
Jon Sayles talks IDz, training your people and life on Z
09 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
As promised folks, we present this season’s Episode 2 featuring the man, the myth, the legend; Jon Sayles. Jon is equal parts most interesting man i...
Rosalind Radcliffe talks Z DevOps, IDEs on Z and IBM Z
03 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
We are pleased to announce Z DevOps Talks with Chris Hoina and Chris Sayles. In this inaugural episode we bring to you the revered and respected Ros...