imPower Technologies LLC

Thank you, Fortra, for conducting your annual survey, shedding light on our unique and robust industry. The survey underscores the significance and distinctiveness of our community. Notably, 65% of the IBM i community's top concerns revolve around IBM i skills. With RPG holding the top spot as the preferred language (cited by 89% for i development), and 70% utilizing in-house written applications on the i, it is crucial that your team possesses the necessary skills and knowledge to uphold your business. To ensure the smooth operation of critical applications and support your modernization goals, which rank at 72% in the top 5 concerns, consider our self-paced, enroll-at-any-time courses at imPower Technologies. We offer two courses on IBM i and RPG ILE, along with two workshops covering RDi and SQL to empower your team's expertise. Learn more about our course offerings: https://lnkd.in/gAr8-dP #ibm #computing #impowertech #BuckU #DB2 #SQL #IBMPowerSystems #RPGLE #IBMi

“Your RPG programming career starts here!? When I started my new job I left 6 years of Windows troubleshooting, SSRS reporting, and .NET programming, and entered the world of IBMi and RPG.? Starting with zero knowledge of the IBMi system, I’ve progressed to contributing to live programs in our business and writing some of my own. New jobs are intimidating enough without having to learn new skills, but Jim and Michelle were quick to get me on my feet.” - Gerred Smith, Past Student and Application Developer at Sierra Pacific Windows Read more testimonials on our website: https://lnkd.in/gqzCaT8 ? #ibm #computing #impowertech #BuckU #DB2 #SQL #IBMPowerSystems #RPGLE #IBMi

Great article featuring TechChannel’s 2024 Rising Stars and sharing their stories: https://lnkd.in/gP-wZpXf. In the article, our past student Robyn Lafleche shares: “The biggest challenge that I faced was finding up-to-date resources online to learn RPG. [...] So I had enrolled in the RPG course with imPower, and then that helped progress my understanding of the platform and the language. So with imPower and then the help of my colleagues who have 20, 30 years of experience, it allowed me to further my understanding and progress to where I am now.” Thanks for the shoutout, Robyn! We can’t wait to see where the IBM i takes you. #ibm #computing #impowertech #BuckU #DB2 #SQL #IBMPowerSystems #RPGLE #IBMi

Struggling to meet your career goals? You may not realize and/or effectively articulate the vast experience you’ve gained in your current and past roles that support a career on the i. Similar to how you document your IBM i, you should also document your career with a detailed career log. This article by Talsco, Inc. IBM i (AS/400) Consulting & Recruiting explains why IBM i professionals should write a historical resume and keep it updated regularly: https://lnkd.in/gqHAFpYi #ibm #computing #impowertech #BuckU #DB2 #SQL #IBMPowerSystems #RPGLE #IBMi

Curious how to resolve technical debt in the form of old code or environment? Check out our latest article in MC Press Online where we share how Jason Poersch, a student of imPower Technologies LLC and developer at F&A Food Sales found a solution in Target/400 and ARCAD Software. After completing his two courses at imPower, “Poersch soon found that his company’s system had a mishmash of programs in different languages, RPG 36 (about 60–70% of the code), RPGLE fixed (aka fixed-form RPG), and RPG Free (aka free-form RPG).” He found an efficient way to upgrade the old code and resolve technical debt to propel his company into the 21st century. Read the full article: https://lnkd.in/ghq_AkYt #ibm #computing #impowertech #BuckU #DB2 #SQL #IBMPowerSystems #RPGLE #IBMi

On Mar. 11-13, WMCPA will host their annual iCON technical conference at Lake Lawn Resort. This year’s event boasts talks from IBM i experts, including AI workshops. Join Jim Buck for his sessions: ?? Wednesday, March 12 (8:30am-11:30): Getting Started VS Code Workshop ?? Thursday, March 13 (10:15am-11:30): GROK Magic: Turning IT Problems into Possibilities Learn more and register today: https://lnkd.in/eEyqn8gq #ibm #computing #impowertech #BuckU #DB2 #SQL #IBMPowerSystems #RPGLE #IBMi?

?? Congrats to the 2025 IBM Champions! ?? A huge shoutout to all the 2025 IBM Champions who continue to drive innovation and excellence in the IBM i community. Special congratulations to imPower Technologies LLC’ co-founders, Michelle Lyons and Jim Buck, for their dedication to IBM i education and modernization! Your leadership and contributions make a lasting impact—well deserved! ???? #ibm #computing #impowertech #BuckU #DB2 #SQL #IBMPowerSystems #RPGLE #IBMi

The WMCPA Spring Conference is a great opportunity for expert #ibmi security training with our #ibmchampions Carol Woodbury, CISSP, CRISC and Steve Riedmueller. Scroll down for a list of sessions. You can still register for this event, here: https://lnkd.in/eEyqn8gq Kisco Systems Expert Sessions: A Practical Guide to Authority Collection? Steve Riedmueller Carol Woodbury Wed 3/12 8:30 - 9:45 IBM i Services for Admins – Intro Steve Riedmueller Wed 3/12 10:15 - 11:30 AI and Security: Oil and Water or a Match Made in Heaven? Carol Woodbury Wed 3/12 3:45 - 5:00 Best Practices for the Security Admin Carol Woodbury and Steve Reidmueller Thu 3/13 8:30 - 9:45 IBM i Services for Admins – Advanced Steve Riedmueller Thu 3/13 2:15 - 3:30 The Best of IBM i Security including What’s New? Carol Woodbury Thu 3/13 3:45 - 5:00 #ibmsecurity #as400 #ibmpowersystems #ibmchampion

?? Students, Take a Walk into the World of IT—For Free! ?? Are you a college or high school student interested in an IT career? Join us on Tuesday, March 11, 2025, for an exciting, FREE day at the WMCPA #iCon25 Conference, where business meets technology! ?? Limited seating available – register now! ? ?? Register Here: https://bit.ly/3Qgm3SQ ?? Print Event PDF: https://bit.ly/3EBmZOS ?? What to Expect: ?? Engaging sessions led by top industry professionals ?? Inspiring talks from expert speakers: Jim Buck, Steven Wolk, Rochelle Petty, and Angela Pocklington ? Keynote by Scott Forstie – Senior Technical Staff Member (STSM) at IBM ?? Networking opportunities with IT professionals ??? Breakfast, lunch, and an evening roundtable event for college students: The Future of I ?? Event Schedule: ?? 8:00 – 9:00 AM | Breakfast & Registration ?? 9:00 – 10:00 AM | Session 1 ?? 10:15 – 11:15 AM | Session 2 ??? 11:15 AM – 1:00 PM | Lunch & Motivational Speaker Scott Forstie ?? 1:00 – 2:00 PM | Session 3 ?? 2:15 – 4:30 PM | Open Discussion ?? 6:00 – 9:00 PM | College Students’ Roundtable: AI and The Impact of Business (with buffet!) This is your chance to explore the exciting world of IT, connect with industry experts, and take the first step toward your future in tech. Don’t miss out! Registration link: wmcpa.org We cannot wait to see you there! Find Us! WMCPA.org Our WMCPA Board: Marina Schwenk Rochelle Petty Ajay Gomez Jim Buck Peter Langhammer Shane Poad Caracal Keithrafferty Jean Boris Konan Angela Pocklington Santos Boudreaux Izac Ordonez Sponsors: imPower Technologies LLC Interested in being a sponsor?!? Contact us at: [email protected] #ibm #ibmi #wmcpa #usergroup #iCON25 Gateway Technical College Muskegon Community College #FutureOfIT #TechCareers #StudentOpportunities #IBMitech #Networking #EducationMatters #ITProfessionals

Looking to train new developers or upskill your team? Our self-paced, instructor-led courses take developers with little or no IBM i experience to a high level of competency in just weeks! ?? Courses Available: ? IBM i Concepts & Operations – Build a strong foundation in IBM i (8 weeks max) ? Programming in ILE RPG – Master modern RPG techniques (10 weeks max) ? RDi & Modular Programming – Learn best practices for RDi and modular RPG (3 weeks max) ? SQL Queries Workshop – Gain hands-on SQL skills for IBM i databases (2 weeks max) ?? Why Choose imPower Technologies LLC? ? Self-paced & flexible learning ? Hands-on labs, quizzes & instructor support ? Live weekly meetups for Q&A ? Taught by IBM i expert Jim Buck Train smarter, modernize your IBM i development & set your team up for success. ?? Learn more & enroll today: https://lnkd.in/gAr8-dP? ? #ibm #computing #impowertech #BuckU #DB2 #SQL #IBMPowerSystems #RPGLE #IBMi