Liam Allan
Advisory Software Engineer, IBM
Experienced software developer with a background in developer experience, Node.js and IBM i. Skilled in DevOps for IBM i, development planning, and building applications to grow with the business. Loves to encourage the use of git with their RPG/COBOL code; to give developers the tools and training to help achieve their goals.
Patrick Behr
Application Architect
With a career in IT spanning 20 years, Patrick Behr has been working on IBM i (and its predecessors) for all of it. He spent most of his career working with RPG and Db2, and earned the ILE RPG Developer Certification, and has also worked in web development and application and database modernization. Patrick is a COMMON Speaker of Merit and Bronze medal winner, and has spoken at conferences and user groups across the country.
Chuck Paolillo
Chief Technical Officer, CloudFirst
In his role as CTO, Chuck has been instrumental in the design, implementation and operation of the CloudFirst infrastructure. His vast knowledge of enterprise systems, network infrastructure and regulatory compliance acquired over the past 20 years in the IT industry has driven the core design of CloudFirst's scalable, reliable and secure infrastructure.
Chuck has a wealth of expertise in security and regulatory compliance, where he has assisted companies with infrastructure designs that have exceeded their goals for SOX, PCI and HIPAA compliance. He also maintains several advanced technology certifications for IBM - Power Systems, PureFlex, Networking, Security and SAN Storage, as well as Microsoft MCSE, Linux, Citrix, VMware VCP and DT-VCP, Cisco CCNP, Juniper JNCIS, and many more.
Joseph Wright
Owner Wright4i
Joseph Wright
Joseph Wright is a seasoned IBM i programmer with over a decade of experience in RPG programming. As the founder and leader of Wright 400 Inc (@Wright4i), a consulting company dedicated to IBM i, he specializes in modernizing RPG code and integrating the latest technologies. A fervent advocate for open-source programming languages, Joseph champions community-driven innovation. His passion for leveraging innovative solutions, including artificial intelligence, continues to drive success in the ever-evolving tech landscape. He is proficient in Python, Node.js, and PHP, further broadening his technological expertise. Additionally, Joseph serves as a board member for a user group and is an active member of COMMON's Education team.