Title: Fellow and Chief Technology Officer for IBM Z Ecosystem
Company: International Business Machines Corporation
Location: Chapel Hill, North Carolina, United States
Rosalind Radcliffe, Fellow and Chief Technology Officer for IBM Z Ecosystem at International Business Machines (IBM), has been recognized by Marquis Who’s Who Top Engineers for dedication, achievements, and leadership in Technology.
Ms. Radcliffe has established a distinguished career in the technology sector, marked by nearly four decades of innovation and leadership at IBM. Her professional journey began in 1987, the same year she graduated from college, where she has since become a pivotal figure in the modernization of mainframes and ecosystem development.
In her current role as an IBM fellow and chief technology officer for the IBM Z Ecosystem since 2024, Ms. Radcliffe is responsible for advancing modern practices within the mainframe environment. She leads efforts to drive the ecosystem by engaging with external vendors, independent software vendors and organizations that develop software for mainframe systems. Ms. Radcliffe’s work focuses on helping these partners modernize their applications and deliver robust support to external clients, ensuring their businesses remain competitive and innovative.
Ms. Radcliffe also served as an IBM fellow and chief technology officer for IBM’s CIO Platform Transformation in 2024. From 2022 to 2024, she served as an IBM fellow and chief technology officer for CIO DevSecOps. Between 2021 and 2022, Ms. Radcliffe was recognized as a distinguished engineer and chief technology officer for CIO DevSecOps at IBM, responsible for driving the developer experience. Additionally, from 2012 to 2021, Ms. Radcliffe served as a distinguished engineer and enterprise modernization solution architect, specializing in System Z and Power Systems aspects to enhance the modern developer experience.
Ms. Radcliffe’s earlier tenure at IBM spanned from 1987 to 2012 and included roles as a senior technical staff member, chief architect for Jazz on System Z and Power Systems, and architect of service-oriented architecture management. In these capacities, she contributed to foundational advancements in system architecture and management solutions that have had lasting impacts on enterprise computing.
In preparation for her future, Ms. Radcliffe earned a Bachelor of Business Administration with a focus on computer science from the University of Florida. Her commitment to professional growth has also been reflected in her extensive certifications, including numerous certifications from IMB throughout her career, as well as credentials in DevOps Wizard, Cloud Core and other similar areas.
Ms. Radcliffe’s dedication extends beyond her corporate responsibilities through active participation in industry organizations, including SHARE, where she has represented IBM since 1989, the Society of Women Engineers, the Women in Technology International, the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), and the IBM Academy of Technology. She has also hosted Women in Technology International events aimed at fostering community among women professionals in technology.
Beyond her work-related ventures, Ms. Radcliffe’s civic engagement has included serving as a mentor and judge with FIRST, as well as volunteering to create a streaming service for her local church community. As a prolific author and thought leader, she co-authored “IBM z/OS Application Continuous Integration: Part 1. Building Continuous Integration with Rational Team Concert” and “Part 2. Continuous Testing at all Levels” for DeveloperWorks in 2012 and authored “Mobile to Mainframe DevOps for Dummies” in 2015. Among other contributions, Ms. Radcliffe is a frequent speaker at DevOps summits and industry events.
Ms. Radcliffe’s contributions have been recognized with numerous awards, including IBM Volunteers-Gold in 2018, DevOps Evangelist of the Year from DevOps.com in 2019, and Best of the Best Session Winner from SHARE in 2023. Among her most notable achievements, however, was her collaboration with IEEE to standardize user interface functions, such as Control+C, Control+V and Control+X, which are now ubiquitous features across computing platforms. Additionally, Ms. Radcliffe developed an innovative method for managing services within web applications, further cementing her reputation as a leader in technological advancement.
Attributing her success to continuous learning, Ms. Radcliffe stays focused on industry changes and remains determined to be at the forefront of technological progress. Her initial interest in computers began during college, when she discovered an affinity for computer science.
Looking ahead, Ms. Radcliffe aims to inspire future generations to explore cloud computing and attract talent from diverse backgrounds into the technology field. She plans to support individuals entering STEM disciplines through initiatives, such as FIRST Robotics, and seeks to promote the ethical and sustainable use of artificial intelligence across industries.
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