Z DevOps Talks

Listen in as Chris Sayles and David Rice talk with Z DevOps experts how IBM is embracing open source technologies, making the mainframe more accessible, and designing new and better ways of developing and operating for the cloud-native and veteran community.

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July 23 · 22 min
Peter talks MCP
In this episode, Chris and David welcome IBM's Peter Haumer to talk about IBM Developer for z/OS, IBM Bob, and his work with MCP tooling within those development environment. Peter is one of the most passionate and accomplished guests we've ever had and we're so excited to share this episode! Check out some of Peter's work at the links below: MCP in IDz on VS Code overview - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DpI7HOEnv_k IBM Bob Premium Package for Z introduction - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dos36WG9xN4 IBM Bob Premium Package for Z capabilities article - https://community.ibm.com/community/user/blogs/latrell-freeman/2026/07/08/ibm-bob-premium-package-for-z-ai-powered-developme
April 28 · 26 min
Jennifer and Neha talk testing!
On this episode, Chris does a solo session with Jennifer Walker and Neha Shah to talk about IBM's Test Accelerator for Z product! Testing is important, and there's lots to talk about. Enjoy the show!
February 24 · 37 min
Chris and David talk... finally!
Welcome everyone to the first Z DevOps Talks episode of 2026! As fate would have it, both Chris and David happened to be in the same place at the same time for once, and it happened to be in Orlando at the SHARE Conference. Plot twist: Chris was actually attending SHARE, David was just hanging out. What are the odds??? As promised in the episode, we are hopeful to be able to interact with our listeners more this year! We're still working out the details on a few things, but until then, we suggest joining the System Z Enthusiasts Discord server at https://discord.gg/sze where we're going to post updates. Thanks for listening, from the bottom of our hearts.
Oct 7, 2025 · 25 min
Everyone talks TAZ!
In this episode, David and Chris talk with.... a whole lot of people. Might be tied for our largest guest group yet! We had Mohit Satoskar, Neha Shah, and Gerald Mitchell on to discuss IBM's Test Accelerator for Z testing product: what it is, what it does, how it does what it does, and cool features that have been released recently. Enjoy the listen, and check out the product here!
Oct 3, 2025 · 22 min
David and Paul talk at SHARE!
In this episode, David is live on the scene (back in August) at SHARE! He was able to catch up with Paul Buchanan from Ensono and have a great conversation. Enjoy!
Aug 12, 2025 · 30 min
Frank talks simplification
In this episode of zDevOps Talks, David and I were able hook Frank De Gilio! This is big news, in case you weren't aware, Frank has run a very successful, very entertaining and informative podcast called Terminal Talk over the years and he is one big fish that we were hoping to get on our show. We talk simplification, the rebel alliance, and more on re:ipl (you can almost think of it as a semi-part-two of our last episode with Steven Perva). Have a listen, it's a great talk!
Aug 8, 2025 · 39 min
Steven talks re:ipl
In this episode, Steven Perva is back again to talk about his unconference, re:ipl. This year will be the second time he has hosted this conference and it sounds like a really good time. He also is founded the System Z Enthusiasts Discord server, found here: https://discord.gg/sze Join to talk all things Z with fellow Z enthusiasts.
Jun 17, 2025 · 19 min
David talks tech (literally)
In this episode, we (Chris and David) finally get to sit down in the same room and talk! David got a new job and it's somewhere between being a Client Technical Professional (or CTP, aka Tech Seller) and an architect, and he couldn't be happier. Listen in as he explains what he does, how he does it, and why he is so excited about the role. We talk about the importance of the big picture when it comes to Z technical topics and how he's able to fit in and shine his light.
Jun 3, 2025 · 25 min
Ethan talks watsonx Code Assistant
In this episode, we get up with Ethan Mendel, who works on IBM watsonx Code Assistant for Z and the Code Explanation features in the aforementioned tool. Ethan sheds light on how this changes the landscape of understanding code bases and makes for super quick knowledge transfer. Oh, and David got a new job! To learn more about watsonx Code Assistant for Z, check out these links: Online click-through demo: https://www.ibm.com/resources/digital-innovation/demos/watsonx-code-assistant-for-z IBM YourLearning badge courses: https://learn.ibm.com/course/view.php?id=16401 Code Explanation documentation: https://www.ibm.com/docs/en/watsonx/watsonx-code-assistant-4z/2.x?topic=explain
Mar 27, 2025 · 19 min
Ian and Sean talk Traveling Light
In this episode, Ian Mitchell and Sean Gillespie join and talk about what it means to "travel light" when embarking on a DevOps transformation journey. We get in to the idea of evaluating (and even rethinking) current practices, how tools are only part of the solution, and what has worked for teams across the globe to modernize and thrive in today's development landscape. To learn more, check out the links below: https://ibm.github.io/z-devops-acceleration-program/ https://community.ibm.com/community/user/ibmz-and-linuxone/blogs/mathieu-dalbin/2024/[…]evelopment?communityKey=f461c55d-159c-4a94-b708-9f7fe11d972b
Mar 4, 2025 · 30 min
Steven talks being a Champion
In this episode, we talk with Steven Perva of Ensono. He is a current IBM Champion and speaks about what it means to be a champion, what it takes to get the title, and how important advocacy is in the z/OS world. As a bonus topic, we also discuss IDEs and the future of development, so be sure to listen through the whole program! During the episode, Steven talks about a Discord server he set up, the System Z Enthusiasts Discord server. Join up at this link to join the community! https://discord.gg/sze
Dec 17, 2024 · 35 min
Suman and Theresa talk Design Thinking
In the penultimate episode of 2024, Suman Gopinath makes a return with our guest of honor, Theresa Ramsey, who is a principal designer for DevOps and AI at IBM. We define "design thinking", discuss the in's and out's of design, what goes in to designing things and more.
Oct 15, 2024 · 43 min
Anthony talks ZOAU
In this episde, wehave Anthony Giorgio on to talk ZOAU and other technical details around how he got his start, what his interests are, and where his work with ZOAU and other projects took his team, impacting DevOps practices across his organization.
Aug 27, 2024 · 46 min
David talks post-SHARE pt. 2
In this episode, we continue the conversation with David his experience at the most recent SHARE conference. We dig in to his major takeaways, what he really feels makes a SHARE conference worthwhile, and the memories he made along the way. Enjoy!
Aug 20, 2024 · 20 min
David talks post-SHARE pt. 1
In this episode, our very own David Rice returns (triumphantly) from the most recent SHARE conference in Kansas City, Kansas! He regales us with stories about impromptu session hosting, networking, catering (the food is always great), and even a secret conference. Listen in to part one to hear what it's like to attend SHARE and all the magic that happens there.
Aug 1, 2024 · 23 min
David Rice talks SHARE, officially!
In this episode, we welcome David Rice as the official co-host of zDevOps Talks! We couldn't be more excited to have him under our roof, he's a stellar conversationalist and has guested on the podcast quite a few times. Welcome David! In addition to the big welcome, David tells us about SHARE, one of our favorite conferences. David shares tips about attending, what he's learned from past conferences, and about how he will be involved. If you're at SHARE, seek him out and attend his sessions. You won't regret it!
Jul 17, 2024 · 25 min
Danny and David talk SCLM to Git
In this episode, we have David (our official unofficial guest host) and Danny on to talk about how things look when you're migrating from an older SCM (specifically, SCLM) to and newer one (Git, in this case). As this sort of migration is becoming more of the norm recently, it felt right to have these folks on. Danny has fantastic insight and tips on how he not only survived, but is thriving in the new Git environment that he helped bring in to existence for his team. Enjoy!
Jul 2, 2024 · 24 min
David talks living the dream
On this episode, David Rice from IBM's CIO office talks about how he wound up doing what he does. He took an interesting path to get to his station with IBM's CIO office, and gives us a little insight as to what it's like to be one of the driving forces in charge of CICD at one of IBM's biggest customers. Lisa Waugh guest stars on this one, had to bring her back in for a guest spot!
Jun 25, 2024 · 31 min
Suman talks levelsetting on Testing
Suman is back again to discuss testing! This time, she has some information on Test Accelerator for z/OS, a new IBM offering, as well as thoughts on overall mainframe testing methods and practices. It's always a pleasure and a brilliant conversation with Suman, enjoy listening in on this one!
Jun 18, 2024 · 26 min
Lisa and David talk Learn. Do. Teach.
In this episode, Lisa Waugh and David Rice join to discuss their initiative and methodology behind their success at IBM's CIO office. This methodology, coined Learn. Do. Teach., is how they've gotten so many of their colleagues up and running on different aspects of software development modernization and it is 100% worth the investment. Listen in on the conversation to hear about Lisa and David's involvement and where it has lead.

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