Jim Buck
Contributor
Jim is the president and founder of imPower Technologies where he provides professional IBM i online/onsite training (imPowerTechnologies.com). He is active in the IBM i community working to help companies train their employees in the latest IBM technologies and helps companies develop the next generation of IBM i professionals.
Jim Buck’s career in IT has spanned more than 35+ years, primarily in college education, manufacturing, and healthcare industries. Past president (13 years) of the Wisconsin Midrange Computer Professional Association (wmcpa.org) and has served on several teams developing IBM and COMMON certification tests. Jim has co-authored several IBM i books with Bryan Meyers that are used by many companies and in colleges worldwide, "Programming in ILE RPG" 5th Edition being the latest in 2015.
Other accomplishments include:
- 2007 IBM System i Innovation (Education Excellence Award)
- 2014 COMMON Presidents Award
- 2013/2016/2017/2018/2019/2020/2021 IBM Champion, Power Systems
What You Need to Know About Hiring for IBM i in 2021
July 14, 2021
A major shift in the workforce since the pandemic hit in 2020 has greatly impacted just about every industry, including IBM i. With the shift to work from home and many industries negatively affected by cutbacks and closures, numerous professionals are seeking less traditional means of employment. For the IBM i industry, these changes can […]
ArticlesWhere to Find the Next Generation of IBM i Developers
June 14, 2021
Finding qualified developers is the single most important issue employers on IBM i face today. The issue is two-fold: there are less people in the workforce with IBM i experience and many developers with experience don’t have the modern knowledge to stay current. Today’s college degrees very seldom, if ever, contain IBM i education leaving very […]
ArticlesHow Education Can Save Your Company Money
May 12, 2021
After a tough hit to the economy and job market in 2020, just about every business is looking for ways to save money, create resiliency and improve their business processes. In the IT industry, one of the best ways to do this is to focus on education. New technologies and techniques are always launching with […]
ArticlesResolving ‘Technical Debt’ With Education
April 12, 2021
This year is a better time than any to get started addressing technical debt in your business. If 2020 taught us anything, it’s that investing the time and energy into creating sound infrastructure in our business, especially in technology, can make or break a business during uncertain times. Technical debt is caused by many factors […]