Event Date
February 22, 2023
Time
5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
About Event
Join us for an informative session featuring Pete Massiello, Power Systems Lifetime Champion. The pre-session will introduce the new Navigator for i, showcasing its fresh look and enhanced features for IBM i management. The main session will focus on disaster recovery, covering essential points for effective data backup and recovery options, including cloud and remote testing. Pete will tailor his presentations for both developers and admins, providing valuable insights for all attendees.
Schedule
Pre-Session
New Navigator for i
5:00 PM
Networking & Cocktail Hour
Connect and enjoy our open bar.
6:00 PM
Dinner & Q&A
Interactive session over dinner.
7:00 PM
Main Session
Can Your IBM i Recover From a Disaster?
8:00 PM
Session Ends
Wrapping up with gratitude
9:00 PM
What Will You Learn?
Navigator for i
Learn about the new features and functions of the updated Navigator for i, and how to leverage them for better IBM i management.
Disaster Recovery
Understand key points for backing up data, testing recovery, and exploring options like cloud and VTL to ensure quick and effective disaster recovery.
Developer Insights
Gain valuable information tailored for developers, alongside admins, to enhance both application development and system management.
Keynote Speaker
Pete Massiello
Former President at iTech Solutions Group
Pete Massiello has been working with the AS/400, iSeries, and IBM i since 1989, focusing on systems management and technical support. He has held numerous technical positions throughout his career. He was recently the President of iTech Solutions Group, before selling the company to Service Express. He is a member of IBM’s certification test writing team, an IBM Certified Systems Expert with certifications in IBM i Design, System Administration, LPAR, Virtualization, Implementation, and HMC management. Pete has a BS in Computer Science from Hofstra University, and an MBA from the University of New Haven. He was President of COMMON from 2010 to 2012, and again in 2014. He is a COMMON Hall of Fame speaker, and a frequent speaker at user groups all over the world. In 2011 IBM established the Champions award for Power Systems, Pete was one of the first recipients. In 2016, they revived the program and he was again made an IBM Power Systems Champion every year since. Lightning struck for the third time in 2017, and that is the year he was also made the first Power Systems Lifetime Champion, an honor he continues to hold.