I am a Mainframer: Guilherme Cartier de Palma

Mainframe Connect

Guilherme Cartier de Palma, Associate Director of Infrastructure/Cloud Architecture at Kyndryl, joined host Steven Dickens to share his insights on mainframe transformation in a recent episode of the “I Am a Mainframer” podcast.

Cartier has over 10 years of experience working with mainframes, beginning his career in SysOps at IBM when he was 18 years old. He believes that a balanced approach is needed for mainframe transformation, with a strong focus on people, processes, and tools. He also emphasizes the importance of understanding the cultural impact of transformation and being prepared to change the way you work when adopting new technologies.

Cartier is optimistic about the future of the mainframe, believing that it will continue to be a core pillar of IT organizations and become even more powerful as it is integrated with the cloud. He highlighted the following key points during his conversation with Steven:

• The importance of understanding the cultural differences between mainframe and non-mainframe teams

• The importance of collecting metrics to track progress in mainframe modernization projects

• The importance of investing in mainframe technology and learning how to manage transformation through daily work

Cartier’s insights provide valuable guidance for organizations that are considering mainframe transformation. His emphasis on the importance of people, processes, and tools, as well as the cultural impact of transformation, is a reminder that mainframe transformation is not just a technical project. It is also a cultural change that requires careful planning and execution.