Stream: Virtual Room 9
Time: 10:00 - 10:45
Organizations increasingly depend on efficient, reliable COBOL applications, yet performance issues often surface late in the development cycle and require specialized expertise to resolve. By equipping teams with tools that rapidly identify and remediate performance bottlenecks, this approach significantly boosts productivity and reduces reliance on niche skill sets. Developers of all experience levels can independently diagnose and resolve issues within COBOL source code, accelerating turnaround times and strengthening overall code quality. This strategy also advances a true shift‑left model, enabling teams to detect and prevent performance problems long before they reach production. The result is a more resilient development pipeline, reduced operational risk, and a consistently optimized application environment that supports long‑term business agility. This session includes a demo.
Roland Koo leads Product Management for Compilation Technologies and Enterprise Products at IBM, where he drives the strategy and execution for a broad portfolio that includes programming languages, compiler optimization, and enterprise products on IBM Z. With a strong focus on compilation technologies and application modernization, Roland helps organizations optimize their mission-critical workloads on IBM Z and navigate the complexities of application modernization initiatives. He is dedicated to making advanced technologies more accessible and easier to use, empowering enterprises to innovate and compete in an increasingly dynamic digital landscape
Experienced Product Manager with a demonstrated history of working in the information technology industry. Currently leading the Go-To-Market strategy for compiler technology and programming languages for IBM Z Platform and Product management for Go on z/OS.
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