QUSER October 2025 - IBMi Talent Retiring? Oh no!

Speaker:
Megan Olson | Brian Nordland | Lyle Eidelbes

Tuesday, October 21, 2025 - 2:00pm to 4:30pm

Join us for a dynamic discussion featuring three perspectives on attracting, developing, and empowering new talent in the IBM i community.

Hear how one company successfully recruits and retains fresh talent on the IBM i platform.
Gain insight from a developer’s personal journey—what it’s like starting out on IBM i and the key factors that fostered their growth and success.
Learn proven methods another organization has used to inspire leadership and creativity, showcasing powerful success stories with intern software developers.

This session offers practical takeaways and inspiring examples for anyone invested in building the next generation of IBM i professionals. The session will conclude with an open panel discussion, giving attendees the opportunity to ask questions and further explore ideas with the speakers.

QUSER

Zoom

Zoom, MN 55344

United States

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Megan Olson began her career at Fortra in 2021 as a Software Engineer Intern after earning her degree in Software Development in 2020. She now serves as Lead Engineer and Product Manager for multiple Powertech products on IBM i, including Powertech Encryption and Authority Broker. Megan has a strong technical focus on system security, Agile product development, RPG programming, and platform innovation. Recognized by TechChannel as a rising talent in the IBM i community, she is committed to shaping the platform’s future, most recently joining the QUSER and Southeast Michigan (SEMIUG) IBM i user groups. She is deeply passionate about programming on IBM i, mentoring new developers, and contributing to the platform’s continued growth—passions that led her to join the N2i Committee.

Brian Nordland is the Director of Development for IBM Power Development at Fortra. Brian has been a prominent speaker at events, webinars, and user groups, including COMMON and LUG for over a decade. He is a co-inventor on multiple patents and has authored technical publications in high availability and distributed computing. Recognized as an IBM Champion from 2022 to 2024, Brian holds a master’s degree in software engineering from the University of Minnesota.

Lyle Eidelbes is currently, Executive Director for MN Counties Information Systems. Career started with Cargill in 1981 and held a variety of positions in manufacturing and distribution organizations before landing at MCIS in 2009.

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