IBM i DevOps TechTalk
Strategy to move to a more modular code and Microservices #15
by the experts at ARCAD
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.
Ray Bernardi
Senior Consultant, ARCAD Software
Ray is a 30-year IT veteran and currently a Pre/Post Sales technical Support Specialist for ARCAD Software, international ISV and IBM Business Partner. He has been involved with the development and sales of many cutting edge software products throughout his career, with specialist knowledge in Application Lifecycle Management (ALM) products from ARCAD Software covering a broad range of functional areas including enterprise IBM i modernization and DevOps.
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.