I embarked on a dynamic career journey leading me to IBM, where I've dedicated over two decades to diverse roles. Beginning as an intern in 2004, I've navigated through Sales Operations, IT Strategy Consulting, and leadership in Systems Technical Sales, making significant contributions to various business units, including IBM Services and IBM Software Group. After leading the Lenovo Systems portfolio in Brazil after IBM's x86 spin-off, I returned to IBM in 2018 with leadership roles in IBM Systems for Latin America. Since 2020, I've been at the forefront of the worldwide business for IBM Power Systems. Born and raised in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, I’ve co-founded two start-ups, proficient in three languages, with academic credentials including an MBA in Marketing, a graduate degree in Software Engineering, and a BSc in Business. Outside of work, I am happily married and a proud father of two boys. Having lived in 4 different cities and 12 different homes, I'm an enthusiast for traveling, swimming, and outdoor activities.

Jesse Gorzinski works for the IBM i development lab in Rochester, MN. He is the Business Architect of open source technologies. Jesse, who was doing RPG programming at the age of 18, is an expert on application development on IBM i, as well as system access and modernization. His hobbies include playing with his dog, replacing complex applications with 5-line Python programs, and advocating for the use of new technologies on IBM i!Prior to his 2006 employment at IBM, Jesse worked with the AS/400 as an I/T administrator for an IBM customer in the finance/mortgage industry, where he specialized in data backup/recovery, process optimization, and information integrity. He has a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science as well as a Master of Business Administration degree

Douglas Gibbs is the offering manager for IBM Power Systems I/O and works closely with the overall Offering Management, Sales and Development teams regarding all manners of I/O. Douglas has worked in the IT Industry for more than 25 years and has been in a variety of positions at IBM, primarily working with IBM servers and software.

Linda is on the worldwide IBM i Product Management team which creates and delivers offerings for the IBM i portfolio.

Daniel helps customers architect optimal solutions on IBM Power Systems servers running the IBM i, AIX, and Linux operating systems, and has been supporting IBM i customers for over 25 years. He also specializes in working with ISV's or applications on IBM hardware/software

Carmelita Ruvalcaba is an accomplished IBM i Product Manager with deep-rooted expertise in software development lifecycle and product management. Her extensive knowledge and passion for driving innovation have been instrumental in shaping the future of IBM i solutions. She is in charge of hosting IBM i Guided Tours and is the IBM liaison with the COMMON American Advisory Council (CAAC). Carmelita is dedicated to understanding the evolving needs of clients and business partners.

Carmelita Ruvalcaba es una destacada Gerente de Producto de IBM i con una sólida experiencia en el ciclo de vida del desarrollo de software y la gestión de productos. Su amplio conocimiento y pasión por impulsar la innovación han sido fundamentales para dar forma al futuro de las soluciones de IBM i. Está a cargo de organizar las Visitas Guiadas de IBM i y es el enlace de IBM con el Consejo Asesor Americano de COMMON (CAAC). Carmelita está comprometida con entender las necesidades cambiantes de los clientes y socios comerciales.

Edmund Reinhardt has been working on application development tools for IBM i for over 25 years. Starting with the green screen tools in 1989 through each technology iteration from OS/2 to Java. As the architect for Rational Developer for i, he is passionate about engaging and delighting customers with its capabilities. He believes in enabling the IBM i application development community through the use of software best practices supported by modern tooling.

Steve has worked on the IBM i operating system and its predecessors since the initial development of the AS/400. Since 2007, he has been the IBM i Chief Architect, responsible for the strategy of the operating system and the plan for future releases.

Brandon Pederson is the Product Marketing Manager for IBM i and Modernization within the IBM Power business. Prior to this role, Brandon was Content Marketing Manager for IBM WebSphere and Content and Community Manager for IBM Power. He has a degree in Marketing from Concordia University Texas and an MBA from Baylor University. Brandon is an Austin FC season ticket holder.

Skills gap, academic initiatives, community engagement, and all things IBM Power content and learning related.

Carmelita Ruvalcaba is an accomplished IBM i Product Manager with deep-rooted expertise in software development lifecycle and product management. Her extensive knowledge and passion for driving innovation have been instrumental in shaping the future of IBM i solutions. She is in charge of hosting IBM i Guided Tours and is the IBM liaison with the COMMON American Advisory Council (CAAC). Carmelita is dedicated to understanding the evolving needs of clients and business partners.

Carmelita Ruvalcaba es una destacada Gerente de Producto de IBM i con una sólida experiencia en el ciclo de vida del desarrollo de software y la gestión de productos. Su amplio conocimiento y pasión por impulsar la innovación han sido fundamentales para dar forma al futuro de las soluciones de IBM i. Está a cargo de organizar las Visitas Guiadas de IBM i y es el enlace de IBM con el Consejo Asesor Americano de COMMON (CAAC). Carmelita está comprometida con entender las necesidades cambiantes de los clientes y socios comerciales.

Douglas Gibbs is the offering manager for IBM Power Systems I/O and works closely with the overall Offering Management, Sales and Development teams regarding all manners of I/O. Douglas has worked in the IT Industry for more than 25 years and has been in a variety of positions at IBM, primarily working with IBM servers and software.

Daniel helps customers architect optimal solutions on IBM Power Systems servers running the IBM i, AIX, and Linux operating systems, and has been supporting IBM i customers for over 25 years. He also specializes in working with ISV's or applications on IBM hardware/software

Tim Rowe is the Business Architect for IBM i responsible for System Management and Application Development. He has a passion for modernization on IBM i and how we can continue to move IBM i into the world of 'Normal' . In his spare time he is a certified Soccer referee and enjoys refereeing games with his youngest son.

Jared has been support WebSphere Application Server on the IBM i system for over 15 years.

Jesse Gorzinski works for the IBM i development lab in Rochester, MN. He is the Business Architect of open source technologies. Jesse, who was doing RPG programming at the age of 18, is an expert on application development on IBM i, as well as system access and modernization. His hobbies include playing with his dog, replacing complex applications with 5-line Python programs, and advocating for the use of new technologies on IBM i!Prior to his 2006 employment at IBM, Jesse worked with the AS/400 as an I/T administrator for an IBM customer in the finance/mortgage industry, where he specialized in data backup/recovery, process optimization, and information integrity. He has a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science as well as a Master of Business Administration degree