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In this blog post, we are excited to share a conversation with Sujay Solomon from Broadcom. Sujay is a global product manager at Broadcom, with a focus on the IBM Z platform, DevOps, CLI enablement, and the developer world.
Sujay’s Background
Sujay hails from Chennai, India, where he got his first computer in the late 90s. He later moved to the US for college and has since been involved in various aspects of software engineering and product management.
Embracing Platform-Agnostic Development
In the conversation with Dez Blanchfield, Sujay expresses his hope for a future where developers are not limited by platform-centric skills. He envisions a world where developers can build apps for any platform without the need for specialized skills. This platform-agnostic approach would allow developers to be more productive and deliver applications that provide value across different platforms.
The Evolution of Mainframe Development
Sujay shares his journey from working on system-level development to web development and eventually transitioning into product management. He highlights the need for increasing the accessibility of the mainframe platform to align with the tools and technologies that developers are familiar with on other platforms.
Challenges and Opportunities in Mainframe Development
Sujay discusses the inflection point in mainframe development and the challenges faced by developers entering the platform. He emphasizes the importance of making the mainframe platform more accessible and integrating it with modern development tools and languages.
The Role of Command Line Interfaces and DevOps
Sujay delves into the role of command line interfaces (CLI) in mainframe development, citing the benefits of scripting and automation for developers. He also touches on the cultural shift enabled by the Open Mainframe Project (OMP) and the collaborative effort to shift towards an open-source mindset.
Business Impact of Open Mainframe Project and Zoe
From a business perspective, Sujay emphasizes the paradigm shift towards an open and collaborative platform with the Open Mainframe Project and Zoe. He highlights the potential for the mainframe platform to thrive and attract new developers, similar to the open and free nature of the Linux platform.
The Future of Mainframe Development: A Glimpse into the Crystal Ball
In the latest segment of the conversation, Sujay provides insights into the future of application development on the mainframe platform. He discusses the potential for the integration of new technologies such as Node.js and the shift towards automated testing frameworks. Sujay envisions a future where the specialty and skills needed to work on the mainframe become more accessible, driving confidence in changes and speeding up the delivery of new functionality and features.
In conclusion, Sujay’s insights shed light on the evolving landscape of mainframe development and the opportunities for embracing a platform-agnostic approach. The integration of modern development tools, command line interfaces, and the open-source mindset are poised to bring about significant advancements in mainframe development.
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We hope you enjoyed this conversation with Sujay Solomon and gained valuable insights into the future of mainframe development. Thank you for reading!
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