Meena Chand
Tech Solution Architect | Software Developer | COBOL Crisis Mentee | IBM Z All-Star | CTF Winner | Community Builder
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Meena Chand is a recent graduate from the University of Wolverhampton with a deep passion for mainframe technology and enterprise computing. With nearly five years of experience in IT management, software development, and digital transformation, she has contributed to innovative projects spanning web and mobile applications, IoT solutions, and enterprise systems.
Her expertise in computing was recognized at the GSE UK Conference 2024, where she and her team won the prestigious Catch the Flag (CTF) competition, solving z/OS security and performance challenges. She also holds the IBM Z Xplore All-Star badge, demonstrating her advanced proficiency in mainframe technologies.
Currently, Meena works as a Technical Solution Architect at Essist Omnikron Ltd (IBM iUG), where she continues to contribute to enterprise solutions and digital innovation.
She was awarded a fully funded scholarship by Black STEM and Leadership to pursue a leadership development program at Homerton College, University of Cambridge—a testament to her commitment to personal growth, equity, and community leadership.
Meena has also been selected as a mentee in the prestigious Open Mainframe Project Mentorship Program, where she is actively contributing to the initiative "Addressing the COBOL Crisis," aiming to bridge the skills gap in legacy systems vital to global enterprises.
Beyond her technical contributions, Meena has been a guest speaker and resource person at institutions such as Kathmandu University and Broadway Infosys, sharing insights on technology, software development, spirituality, and career development. Her work has been featured in national newspapers, magazines, and university interviews.
As the President of the Cambridge Wolves Society, she has actively led student engagement initiatives and has been honored with awards such as the Santander Universities Brighter Futures Grant and the Best Organiser Award. She has worked in diverse roles, including Software Developer at Satrex Ltd (UK) and in IT and development positions across Nepal and Germany.
A strong advocate for education and social impact, Meena initiated the Kisori Scholarship to support girls from underprivileged backgrounds. Her guiding mission is to "Lead and Serve."
Even as a student, Meena actively supports fellow students—offering mentorship, career guidance, and technical training. She remains committed to helping young professionals navigate their careers by delivering sessions that blend practical industry knowledge with inspirational mentorship.
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Unlocking the Power of Mainframes: A Beginner’s Journey
This session will introduce key concepts in mainframe technology, focusing on how new learners and graduates can start their journey in IBM Z and enterprise computing. I will share insights from my experience, including winning the CTF competition at GSE UK Conference 2024, earning the IBM Z Xplore All-Star badge, and exploring modern mainframe applications. Attendees will learn about career opportunities in mainframes, essential skills, and hands-on learning resources.
The UK Dream: Technology, Research, and Leadership Through an International Lens
Stepping into the UK as an international student is more than just a change of address. It is a leap into new cultures, opportunities, and challenges. My journey from classrooms and research labs to industry projects has been a blend of curiosity, resilience, and discovery.
In this session, I will take you behind the scenes of that journey. I will share how academic projects became stepping stones to real-world innovation, how leadership opportunities shaped my voice, and how research fueled my passion for technology with purpose. Along the way, I will offer reflections on cultural transitions, professional hurdles, and the mindset shifts that turned challenges into growth.
Attendees will walk away with practical insights on building technical expertise while staying adaptable, using research as a bridge between academia and industry, developing leadership skills that resonate across cultures, and making the most of opportunities to stand out in a competitive global market.
This is not only my story. It is also a roadmap for anyone who aspires to shape their career at the intersection of technology, research, and leadership.
Breaking Into the Mainframe World: A Beginner’s Journey from Zero to Z
Mainframes are powerful systems that run banks, airlines, and governments. But for many students and beginners, they feel confusing or hard to access. In this session, I will share my story of how I entered the mainframe world as a student with no prior experience.
I’ll talk about how I started learning through IBM Z Xplore, how I won the Catch the Flag competition at the GSE UK Conference, and how I was selected for the Open Mainframe mentorship program (Addressing the COBOL Crisis). I’ll also explain simple ways for students and young professionals to begin their mainframe journey—step by step.
This session is perfect for beginners who want to understand what mainframes are, why they matter, and how to build a career in this space.
Unlocking the Power of Mainframes: A Beginner’s Journey
Mainframes run the world’s most important systems, but many people don’t know much about them. This session is for beginners who want to learn what mainframes are, how they are used, and why they are important.
I will share my journey—from first learning about mainframes through the IBM GSE UK scholarship to earning the IBM Z Xplore All-Star badge in just three weeks. I also won a global Catch the Flag (CTF) competition using z/OS. This session will help you understand mainframes and how you can build a career in this field.
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