I am a Mainframer: Bruno Laurent on Mainframe Modernization, Cloud Development, and AI

Join host Steven Dickens in this episode of I Am a Mainframer featuring Bruno Laurent, who shares how he started his mainframe journey in 1998 and how that path led him to modernise mainframe development at Euroclear.Bruno discusses why cloud development environments matter for attracting new talent, how moving beyond traditional 3270 workflows makes mainframe work more accessible, and how tools like Visual Studio Code, Zowe, and AI are helping reshape the developer experience.He also reflects on the importance of keeping mainframe skills current, supporting the next generation of developers, and why the platform continues to evolve with modern technology and business needs.If you enjoyed this episode, subscribe for more conversations from Mainframe Connect and the I Am a Mainframer series.#IAmAMainframer #MainframeConnect #OpenMainframeProject #MainframeModernization #CloudDevelopment #Zowe #AI #Euroclear #TechCareers