Name: C1 | Growing the Next Generation of Db2 Professionals: Frameworks for the Future
Start: 2026-10-26T10:20:00-0400
End: 2026-10-26T11:20:00-0400

C1 | Growing the Next Generation of Db2 Professionals: Frameworks for the Future

Monday October 26, 2026 10:20am - 11:20am EDT

Magnificent 4

Organizations running Db2 increasingly face a shortage of experienced administrators while environments grow more complex. This session explores a structured approach to developing new Db2 professionals using guided learning, hands-on labs, and coaching from experienced practitioners. We’ll share lessons learned from building scalable training models that accelerate time-to-productivity for new Db2 administrators.

Speakers

Mark Bylok

IBM Systems Tech Training Manager, IBM

Mark Bylok leads IBM Systems Training programs focused on developing technical skills for enterprise platforms including IBM Z, Power, and Storage. His work centers on building scalable learning paths, hands-on labs, and mentorship models that accelerate the development of new system... Read More →

Shelly Meierarend

IBM Z and LinuxONE Client & University Academic Global Skills Leader, IBM

Monday October 26, 2026 10:20am - 11:20am EDT
Magnificent 4

Track C, Special Interest Group

Audience All
Subject z/OS
Area User Stories

IDUG NA 2026

Mark Bylok

Shelly Meierarend

Get help with the event

IDUG NA 2026

Mark Bylok

Shelly Meierarend

Sign up or log in to save this to your schedule, view media, leave feedback and see who's attending!

Get help with the event