I am a Mainframer: Megan Conklin

Mainframe Connect

On this episode of the “I Am a Mainframer” podcast, host Steven Dickens is joined by Megan Conklin, the WW Director of LinuxONE and Linux on System Z Sales at IBM. Megan brings a wealth of experience in IBM systems, including more than 15 years of leading large enterprise clients. For the last 18 months, Megan has led the global team that drives innovation with IBM clients worldwide. Under her leadership, the LinuxONE brand has experienced unprecedented adoption and growth across various industries. From architecting digital asset custody solutions to helping clients reduce their data center energy consumption, Megan and the WW Linux team are committed to their clients' success on the LinuxONE platform.

Megan is passionate about building a better and more sustainable planet and works closely with the global IBM team and customers to adopt the LinuxONE platform, which is more than just a product but rather a solution that solves critical issues in the world – sustainability, security, and scalable IT infrastructure.

During their conversation, Steven and Megan talk about all her family members who worked for IBM and how, even though she resisted following in their footsteps, the summer internship she accepted with IBM opened the door to a lifelong career she truly loves. Megan also shares her advice for those just starting out in their technology career: Trust your instincts, understand that you have value, and challenge others on your team — that's what makes us all collectively better.

Connect with Megan on LinkedIn.