Stream: WAVEZ 101
Time: 15:45 - 16:30
Join us for a 'fireside chat' about New-to-IBM-Z talent and their perspectives! Inspired by the "New Mainframers Talk Candidly" sessions that Earl Dixon Jr has delivered in the past, this session is intended to be a casual and friendly panel that covers some hot topics! Feel free to ask questions and talk in the chat!
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About Me: Niall Ashley Job Experience Niall is a driven individual with a demonstrative experience working across a multitude of different environments including: → Mainframe Security Consulting → Aeronautical Engineering → Software Development Skills Endeavouring to excel, he has become skilled in a diverse range of applications/roles: → CAD software, such as AutoDesk, Techsoft and SketchUp; → Word Processors, such as Google Docs and Microsoft Word; → Spreadsheets, such as Google Sheets and Microsoft Excel; → Web-Design, such as through Google Sites and Wix; → Programming Languages such as C#, HTML and Python; → Cryptography: Encoding and decoding ciphers; → Teaching: Education and training in subjects he is confident in; → Public Speaking & Presenting. → Project Management, Teamwork and Leadership. Additionally, during his professional tenure with Airbus Group and then BMC Software, Niall learned to follow various working methodologies such as Agile, Kaizen and Six Sigma. Volunteering Throughout his free time, he proudly volunteers as a STEM Ambassador and as a Civilian Instructor at a local RAFAC (ATC) Squadron. He is also a driven advocate for mental health and is a qualified Suicide First-Aid trainer: Previously, he volunteered with the suicide prevention charity 'PAPYRUS' throughout the West Midlands, and was trustee of the now-defunct charity 'Positive Thoughts' in Malvern. In order to effectively champion wellbeing in his local community, such as improving awareness and signposting support, he undertook numerous educational modules (including the NHS-affiliated 'eLfH' and training with 'BEAT'), all in order to better understand mental health and forms of support.
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As a student, Lillian participated in the Marist-IBM Joint Study program. Students in the Program can receive practical, hands-on experience while solving real-world problems for industry partners using modern-day technologies. For McPadden, she completed cybersecurity testing and research on the IEEE 1588 Standard Precision Time Protocol (PTP). McPadden explained, "This protocol is paired with the Network Time Protocol (NTP) used in clocks within computer systems to ensure times are synchronized in a sub-nanosecond manner. For example, it is used in places like Wall Street when completing bank transactions, or in telecommunications when broadcasters need to ensure their audio recordings sync up with their video recordings." McPadden credits much of her personal, professional, and academic development to her experience with Marist's IBM Joint Study Program. As a student, she explained, "It has helped me build my confidence and has allowed me to grow my network within my future career." McPadden's involvement enabled her to connect with industry experts and eventually become a representative of the Program, delivering multiple presentations at various conferences and events. Moreover, McPadden's experience with the Joint Study Program has instilled in her a desire to work within the program post-graduation for future students, serving as a mentor and possibly even a Program Director. Outside of her academic studies and budding tech career, McPadden was involved with multiple campus clubs and the Marist Music Department. She served on the Executive Board for the Marist Singers, was Captain of the Color Guard, and was employed as a Student Worker. As a student and soon-to-be graduate, she advised, "Don't be afraid to ask what you think maybe a dumb question. More likely than less, someone else in the room is thinking the same thing, and they are just too afraid to ask it!"
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