I am a mainframer: Ricki West

Mainframe Connect

Join host Steven Dickens as he chats with Ricki West, a systems programmer at the UK Land Registry, about his journey into the mainframe world, his evolving roles across subsystems, and his commitment to growing the mainframe community through initiatives like Waves.Ricki and Steven shares insights on navigating mainframe careers, the changing demographics of the industry with millennials and Gen Z joining, and his views on the ongoing evolution of mainframe technology including quantum-safe encryption and blockchain potential.Whether a newcomer or seasoned professional, Ricki’s perspectives offer inspiration and practical advice for engaging with and advancing in the mainframe ecosystem.🔹 Learn more about Ricki’s work with the Wavez community and student scholarships.🔹 Subscribe for more conversations on mainframe careers and innovation from the Open Mainframe Project.🔹 Visit openmainframeproject.org for additional resources.#Mainframe #IAmAMainframer #OpenMainframeProject #SystemsProgramming #MainframeCommunity #TechCareers #wavez