Build better and deliver faster with GitLab and DBB on IBM Z

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  •  June 16, 2021
     12:00 PM EDT - 1:00 PM EDT
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Enterprise-wide DevOps standardization, including applications running on z/OS is now possible! Integration with IBM Dependency Based Build extends and enhances the powerful GitLab solution to embrace z/OS development. The solution brings agility at scale with process optimization and benefits from IBM expertise to eliminate the DevOps challenges created by platform differences. z/OS customers can now benefit from a modern Source Code Management (SCM) and streamline robust software development and delivery across the enterprise.
Listen to Rick Smith, OneMain Financial, describe his organization’s migration from Changeman to GitLab, and how they successfully integrated IBM DBB. Learn the following:
  • – How OneMain Financial enhanced software quality and expedited software delivery
  • – How OneMain Financial created a consistent developer experience across all platforms
  • –  The value in cultural transformation as well as application modernization
  • – Continuous integration enabled by IBM DBB
Join us to learn from OneMain Financial and IBM experts how to use these new tools to manage diverse toolchains and streamline software development and delivery.
Speakers
Chris Trobridge
Chris Trobridge
IBM Z DevOps Product Manager,
IBM

Chris is a 40 year veteran of Z development organizations and Software vendors. Specialising in mainframe DevOps including Software Configuration Management, process adoption, testing and pipeline creation. Chris has implemented, consulted, advised and worked with organizations all over the world on their DevOps solutions. Currently working with IBMas a Senior Offering Manager (DevOps for Z Hybrid Cloud), Chris is helping IBM to offer the most powerful and productive solutionsfor Z Hybrid development.

Rick Smith,
Rick Smith,
Vice President/Director of Software Development
OneMain Financial

Rick has been with OneMain Financial for over 20 years in various technology roles. His current responsibilities include DevOps adoption for the zSeries, Credit Risk management and Database Administrators for the zSeries/iSeries.

Additionally, Rick is a die-hard Philadelphia Eagles fan and enjoys listening to live music.