I am a Mainframer: Luciano Gimeno

I am a Mainframer

In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, the October episode of the "I am a Mainframer" podcast features Luciano Gimeno, LinuxONE Sales Manager of North & Latin America at IBM. Host Steven Dickens, VP and Practice Leader at The Futurum Group, takes a deep dive into Luciano's journey from a z/OS programmer to a LinuxONE sales leader and how he embraced the continuous change in the mainframe world.

Hailing from Argentina, Luciano has dedicated nearly two decades to the mainframe world. His career trajectory is a testament to his dedication and the versatility and dynamism that mainframes offer. Beginning as a z/OS system programmer, Luciano transitioned to a more sales-oriented role while retaining his technical roots.

Their conversation emphasized the benefits of continuous learning. Adaptability is key, whether it's the shift from a purely technical role to a client-facing one or the evolution of the mainframe from its early days to the present hybrid cloud era. Luciano's journey at IBM is a testament to this. Despite being in the mainframe space for almost two decades, his role and responsibilities have constantly evolved, underlining the importance of staying updated and adaptable.

Luciano's insights also offer encouragement to newcomers in the tech world. He started with a strong technical foundation, working deeply embedded in the nuances of the z/OS. With time, he progressed, embracing sales, client interactions, and a broader landscape of mainframe functionalities – from z/OS administration to spearheading LinuxONE sales across the Americas. His success is partly due to the support he has received from his mentors in the mainframe community. As he and Steven highlighted, while the mainframe community is closely knit, industry veterans readily share their expertise with those new to the arena, fostering a culture of growth and knowledge-sharing.

This is an inspiring conversation you won't want to miss!