IBM Champions In The House!
MDNA is super excited to announce that we have two first-year 2025 IBM Champions at the helm! IBM Champions are professionals who demonstrate practical expertise in IBM technologies. They also are known for providing extraordinary support and advocacy to the technical community. They are top experts and advocates around IBM technology.
It’s no surprise then, that MDNA co-owners Donna Westmoreland and Mary Langen were named IBM Champions in recognition of their work and service in the IBM i community!
Donna Westmoreland
Donna Westmoreland has over 25 years of experience with IBM midrange systems and supporting consistent software change methodologies. Her time leading major application modernization projects and other IT initiatives on IBM i has made her a wealth of knowledge regarding DevOps, change management, development needs, audit requirements, and testing principles.
Donna is passionate about sharing her technical knowledge with the IBM i community, mentoring
her employees, and coaching her clients in change management and DevOps best practices. She is a strong advocate for IBM i technology and an active member and supporter of the IBM i community.
Here are links to some of Donna’s educational resources:
- DevOps eBook
- DevOps, Testing, and Modernization Webcasts
- Tech Tips
- Free DevOps Guide
Mary Langen
Mary Langen has been in the IBM i space for decades. She has worked to further IBM i education and support local user groups and Women in IT. She served as the President of NEUGC for many years and only recently stepped down into the Vice-President role. She has given much of her time and energy to aid the survival of that group and their annual conference. She has participated in WMCPA’s WIT activities the past two years, was critical in the startup sponsorship for The Incredible i Show, and has volunteered
for multiple COMMON committees over the years. She goes above and beyond the needs of MDNA as a business, making sure that smaller local user groups such as OCEAN, MiTEC, LISUG, and MAGiC have support and sponsorship. She’s a strong supporter and leader within the IBM i platform.
Learn more about NEUGC and their upcoming conference here.