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Why Mainframe Student Societies Deserve Your Attention

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Stream: Mainframe Skills & Learning
Time: 16:45 - 17:30


Presentation

This Session will be targeted towards companies and professionals in the mainframe industry and highlight the importance of student societies in the future of the mainframe community. The session will cover: - What a Mainframe Student Society is and why they are needed - Experiences of leading the Mainframe Student Society at the University of Wolverhampton and how it has helped the students grow - How companies can benefit from these societies - How companies and professionals can support these societies, including outreach, social media and mentorship The session will emphasise the importance of inspiring aspiring mainframers in order to shorten the “skills gap” and make sure that individuals get recognition for their efforts towards such a niche area of technology.

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Speakers


  • Zaid Darsot at School of Computer Science, University of Wolverhampton
  • Email: zaid.darsot123@gmail.com

  • Nishka Sardar at Vertali Limited
  • Nishka is a Technical Consultant (NTZ) at Vertali. She graduated with a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science from the University of Wolverhampton in July 2025. During her degree, she was an active member of the Mainframe Student Society at the University of Wolverhampton and was the President of the society in the first half of 2025.


    Email: nishkasardar@vertali.com

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