In this 15th episode, Alan Ashley interviews Andrew Clark and Nicholas Delessio on transforming monolithic code into microservices. They discuss the basics of microservices, the benefits of adopting them, the role of RESTful APIs in connecting microservices, and introduce ARCAD Transformer Microservices, a tool that transforms your RPG enterprise applications into modern n-tier architecture effortlessly for organizations dealing with modernization on IBM i.
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Our Hosts
Alan Ashley
Solution Architect, ARCAD Software
Alan has been in support and promotion of the IBM i platform for over 30 years and is the Presales Consultant for DevOps on IBM i role with ARCAD Software. Prior to joining ARCAD Software, he spent many years in multiple roles within IBM from supporting customers through HA to DR to Application promotion to migrations of the IBM i to the cloud. In those roles, he saw first hand the pains many have with Application Lifecycle Management, modernization, and data protection. His passion in those areas fits right in with the ARCAD suite of products.
Andrew Clark
DevOps Manager, ARCAD Software
Andrew Clark has been working on the IBM i platform for more than 30 years, beginning with the “secret Mankato Project” on a pre-release version of os/400, and an internship at IBM Rochester working on the Query team. He has development expertise in more than a dozen languages on multiple platforms, as well as a background in green-screen, Windows, mobile and web development. His major responsibilities included coordinating developers from four different offices in three different continents while still maintaining Architect responsibilities. He is proficient at everything DB/SQL on IBM i, and has extensive experience in the entire DevOps lifecycle.
Nicholas Delessio
DevOps Consultant, ARCAD Software
Nicholas DeLessio serves customers as a consultant at ARCAD Software, with his expertise rooted in a deep understanding of IBM i. His career highlights include software analysis and development at a leading appliance manufacturer, full-stack project management at an iSeries consulting firm, and quality assurance with a market leading QA shop. These experiences have honed his skills in code modernization, agile development, and end-to-end project management, underscoring his proficiency in IBM i consulting.