Walter's World: Mainframe Modernization Podcast
Join Walter Sweat as he dives into the complex world of Mainframe Modernization. After spending most of his career working on mainframes systems, Walter is now on a mission to decommission the very mainframes that he help build. In Walter's World, no mainframe is too big and no environment is too complex. Mainframes beware, Walter is coming for you!
Episodes
24 episodes
TBR Talks: Mainframe Migration and Modernization
Astadia CEO Scott Silk joins Patrick Heffernan, Principal Analyst at Technology Business Research for a discussion on cloud migration and the mainframe modernization needs of enterprises globally. Scott shares insights into Astadia’s core...
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18:08
Mainframe modernization with Paul Holland and Chad Jones
In this podcast episode, Walter Sweat hosts Chad Jones and Paul Holland from Astadia to discuss the evolving landscape of mainframe modernization and cloud migration. They explore the historical context of mainframe migration, the shift in cust...
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35:32
Mainframe modernization with Mark Reef, Amdocs
In this episode, Walter speaks with Mark Reef, Head of Service Delivery at Amdocs. They discuss mainframe modernization benefits and trends in telecom, media and financial services, the role of automation and testing in mainframe migration proj...
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30:05
Mainframe Modernization with Richard Baird - VP and CTO - Kyndryl
In this episode, Walter speaks with Richard Baird - VP and CTO, Core Enterprise and zCloud – Kyndryl. They discuss how organizations can address the full spectrum of mainframe challenges while driving innovation, and enhancing customer experien...
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33:59
Mainframe to Cloud with Steve Steuart, WW GTM Mainframe at AWS
In this episode, Walter meets with Steve Steuart, WW GTM Mainframe at AWS. They discuss main challenges facing CIOs today, key questions when deciding the mainframe modernization journey, the benefits of migrating workloads to AWS, and they for...
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32:10
Mainframe Modernization with Lance Knowlton, VP Platform Migrations, Oracle
In this episode of Walter's World Podcast, Walter speaks with Lance Knowlton, VP Platform Migrations at Oracle. They discuss best practices and lessons learned from working with clients with various modernization needs and objectives. They also...
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48:24
Mainframe Modernization with Erik van Enk, Microsoft
Understanding the business strategy, doing a good mainframe assessment, and having a discussion based on facts and not on assumptions are critical steps in the mainframe modernization journey. Tune in to our latest podcast with our CTO, Walter ...
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34:32
Mainframe Modernization with Jeff Keizer – CPT Global
In this episode of Walter’s World Podcast, Walter meets with Jeff Keizer – Director of Technical Operations, CPT Global. They discuss how to approach the mainframe modernization journey from a business perspective and why the mainframe assessme...
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21:01
Your Mainframe is Holding You Hostage - with Mario Mees
In this episode, Walter speaks with Mario Mees, Managing Director Modernization Solutions at Astadia. They talk about Mario’s recent book: “Your Mainframe is Holding You Hostage: A 101 Guide For Decision Makers,” and how it can help IT leaders ...
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38:44
Bob Ellsworth, President at Transformation Consulting
In this episode, Walter meets again with Bob Ellsworth, President of Transformation Consulting, to discuss the differences in options for government versus private sector organizations as they look at alternatives for their mainframe systems. T...
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Episode 15
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34:23
Andrew Wickett, VP Application Modernization to Cloud at Micro Focus
In this episode, Walter speaks with Andrew Wickett, VP Application Modernization to Cloud at Micro Focus. They discuss cloud options, mainframe migration approaches, factors that determine a project’s risk and duration, and how to prepare for a...
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Episode 14
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32:50
Chris Williamson, Field Chief Technology Officer at FNTS
In this episode, Walter speaks with Chris Williamson, Field Chief Technology Officer at FNTS. They discuss mainframe modernizations trends, cloud adoption, post-Covid19 challenges, risk mitigation strategies, and how the FNTS and Astadia partne...
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Episode 13
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23:13
Mainframe to Cloud Migration for True Digital Transformation
In this episode of Walter's World Podcast we meet again with Bob Ellsworth, Director of Mainframe Transformation at Microsoft to discuss recent technology trends, mainframe modernization approaches and how organizations can achieve true digital...
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Episode 12
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28:51
Jonathan Frost and Jim Dugan, Principal Program Managers at Microsoft
In this episode, Walter speaks with Jonathan Frost and Jim Dugan, Principal Program Managers at Microsoft. Jonathan and Jim are part of the Azure Global Engineering Group helping organizations move their workloads to Azure. They dis...
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Episode 11
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42:58
Larry Mead, Principal Program Manager at Microsoft
In this episode, Walter speaks with Larry Mead, Principal Program Manager for Global Azure Engineering at Microsoft. They discuss elements to consider when looking at mainframe transformation alternatives, scalability possibilities, and technic...
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Episode 10
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37:47
Steve Read, Principal Program Manager at Microsoft
In this episode, Walter speaks with Steve Read, Principal Program Manager on the Azure Global Customer Engineering Team at Microsoft. They discuss digital transformation options for organizations running on mainframes and how legacy systems can...
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Episode 9
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35:15
Brent Butchard, Regional Sales Director at Micro Focus
In this episode, Walter speaks with Brent Butchard, Regional Sales Director at Micro Focus. They discuss enterprise application modernization & cloud migrations.
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Episode 8
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28:08
Aman Gupta, Mainframe Solutions Specialist at Google Cloud
In this episode, Walter speaks with Aman Gupta, Mainframe Solutions Specialist at Google Cloud. They discuss Mainframe Modernization to Google Cloud.
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Episode 7
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28:12
Mainframe Modernization at Meredith Corporation w/ Cliff Bradley
In this episode, Walter speaks with Cliff Bradley, President and CEO of TechAFFinity Consulting. They discuss Mainframe Modernization at Meredith Corporation.
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Episode 6
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26:29
Kevin Hansen, Chief Technologist at Micro Focus Government Solutions
In this episode of the Walter’s World Podcast, Walter will be speaking with Kevin Hansen. Walter and Kevin will be discussing Mainframe Modernization in the Federal Government.
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Episode 5
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24:51
Mainframe Modernization at WorkSafe BC with Brett Kelly
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 and Brett will be discussing Mainframe Modernization at WorkSafe BC!
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29:49
Migrate your Mainframe to Google Cloud with Paul Ikin
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 will be discussing Mainframe Modernization to Google Cloud!
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29:51
