I am a Mainframer: Richelle Anne Craw

Mainframe Connect

In this episode of the Mainframe Connect podcast's I am a Mainframer series, Richelle from Beta Systems shares her inspiring journey from the Philippines to Austria in the mainframe industry. Starting as a COBOL programmer trainee, Richelle transitioned through roles in systems programming and open-source development, becoming a key contributor to the Zowe community as a Scrum Master for Zowe Explorer. She discusses mainframe modernization, the power of the Zowe community, and her passion for teaching modern mainframe tools like VS Code and CLI to apprentices and colleagues. A highlight of the conversation is Richelle’s vision for a hybrid mainframe future and her advocacy for greater visibility of women in the industry through the upcoming Mainframe Coven podcast.