building a millennial mainframe powerhouse: 7 tips to attract and retain millennial mainframe...
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Building a Millennial Mainframe Powerhouse7 Tips to Attract and Retain the Next Generation of Mainframe Developers
David Rizzo, VP of Product Engineering, CompuwareKen Harper, Mainframe Product Leader, EnsonoNoah Al-Armanazi, Software Developer, CompuwareAndrew Meister, Mainframe Systems Programmer, EnsonoNovember 29, 2016
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David RizzoVP of
Product DevelopmentCompuware
Ken HarperMainframe
Product LeaderEnsono
Noah Al-ArmanaziSoftware Developer
Compuware
Andrew MeisterMainframe Systems
ProgrammerEnsono
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The Mainframe Workforce is Changing• Maintaining mainframe workforce has challenges• Expectations are shifting related to:
– Company– Work environment– Tools
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Databaseinstances
250+
YEARSAvg. engineer’s
experience
69,000 MIPS(Million INSTRUCTIONS PER SECOND managed)
YEARSmainframe experience
600+
Softwareproducts
Disaster recovery, DB2, CICS, system programming and ITIL Certifications
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MILLIONjobs per month3.2
• Flexibility with hybrid services • High performance with multiple
tiers of service • World-class design and
unparalleled mainframe support • Security and compliance best practices• Industry-leading SLAs • Support for ALL operating platforms
• Lower TCO• Optimization• Higher performance and availability • Economies of scale
Enabling:
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We Deliver
Softwarevendors85
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Importance of the Mainframe
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Workforce Demographics are Changing
IT workforce is changingwith more Millennials entering and veterans, like mainframers, retiring
In 2011,oldest Baby Boomersreached age of 65; Retiring at rapid pace
10,000Baby Boomers turn 65 every day
37,200 mainframepositions will emergeworldwide by 2020
Core systemsof thousands of banks, insurers and retailers are mainframes
For Fortune 100,90%+ of core systems are mainframes
Factoring in retiring mainframe talent, this could be as high as 84,000
World’s economy is supported by hundreds of billions of lines of COBOL code
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Who will maintain these critical systems?
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Top 7 Tips
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Plan Early• Develop “The” staffing plan with all mainframe stakeholders
– Build succession roadmaps and validate with all mainframe teams– Adopt three-channel approach for sourcing replacements
• College recruiting• Internal development• Internships
– Financial review
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• Target universities for recruiting– Research institutions
• Mainframe curriculum• Strong Information Technology curriculum
– Students willing to relocate to your company’s location– Participate in job fairs with Millennial staff
• Leverage social media• Have Millennials look for other Millennials• Internal rewards for recommendations
Look in the Right Places
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• Look for candidates with key characteristics:– Passion for learning– Interest in impacting many people– Curious about technology– Ability to work collaboratively
Identify Characteristics Needed for Success
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• Necessary training– General Mainframe skills –
IBM Redbooks– Tools they will use everyday– Language-specific training– Surviving in your environment
• Internships– Outline realistic expectations and
contributions– Good opportunity to show value – Efficient platform to evaluate
• Internal development– Discover good sources
within organization– Work on aligning people
with mainframe opportunities – Connect candidates
with effective mentors
Nurture Young Developers
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• Culture– Collaborative– Promotes learning– Celebrates successes
• Intuitive tooling• Processes
Cultivate a Desirable Work Environment
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• Type of work– Challenging– Rewarding– Modern – Sense of ownership– Clear cut, short-term objectives and assignments
Don’t Underestimate Their Capabilities
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• Mix teams• Actively participate in team environments• Encourage feedback• Continuously communicate and adjust• Build relationships across generations
Recognize Generational Dynamics
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Meet the Millennials
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Top Tips
1. Plan Early2. Look in the Right Places 3. Identify Characteristics Needed for Success 4. Nurture Young Developers5. Cultivate a Desirable Work Environment6. Don’t Underestimate Their Capabilities7. Recognize Generational Dynamics
Attract and Retain
MillennialsMainframers
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