In this episode of The Incredible i Show, Peg Tuttle sits down with COMMON Board Nominee Todd Stewart to talk about the future of the IBM i community—and how we get there together.

With over 40 years in IT and a unique background that includes service as a firefighter and chaplain, Todd brings a thoughtful and grounded perspective on leadership, service, and community.

Todd shares how organizations can successfully address the IBM i skills gap by investing in young talent, why modern development tools like VS Code are helping level the playing field, and how initiatives like COMMON 2030 and N2i are shaping the next generation of IBM i professionals.

This conversation is all about building what’s next—while honoring the strength of the community that’s already here.

🔑 What You’ll Learn

• Why the IBM i skills gap is a talent opportunity—not a limitation
• How hiring and developing young developers is working today
• The impact of COMMON 2030 and the N2i initiative
• Modern development on IBM i: open source, DevOps, and VS Code
• Integrating IBM i with IoT and modern technologies
• The importance of changing perception within the enterprise
• Todd’s leadership approach: servant leadership in action
• Why community is the foundation of long-term success

💬 Memorable Quote

“You don’t need to find people with IBM i skills—you need to find talented people and grow them.”

📣 Connect & Learn More

If you're attending POWERUp, be sure to catch Todd’s sessions and connect with him in person. You can also find him on LinkedIn to continue the conversation and share your ideas for the future of the IBM i community.

🎧 About the Show

The Incredible i Show is your go-to podcast for conversations around IBM i, hybrid cloud, modernization, and the people shaping the future of the platform.

AI is everywhere — but what’s actually working in the real world?

In this episode of The Incredible i Show, Peg Tuttle sits down with Michael Gallagher, CIO at Lightedge, to cut through the noise and explore how AI is truly being used inside organizations today.

From productivity gains to mindset shifts, Michael shares practical insights from implementing AI inside enterprise environments. This conversation goes beyond buzzwords and focuses on what it really takes to make AI work — including content strategy, data readiness, security, and adoption.

If you’re a business leader, technologist, or simply trying to understand where AI fits in your organization, this episode delivers real-world perspective you can apply immediately.

🔑 What You’ll Learn

• What’s real vs. hype in AI today
• Why content and data matter before AI can deliver value
• How AI champions help drive adoption
• What leaders should consider around security and tool selection
• How AI is improving productivity across the business

💡 Key Takeaways

• AI is already creating real business value
• Strong content, data, and guardrails matter
• Adoption works best when teams see practical use cases
• AI is changing how people work, not just the tools they use

👤 About Michael Gallagher

Michael Gallagher is the Chief Information Officer (CIO) at Lightedge, where he leads enterprise technology strategy with a focus on innovation, operational efficiency, and AI-driven transformation. With extensive experience in IT leadership, Michael specializes in aligning technology with business outcomes, helping organizations modernize their approach to data, automation, and digital workflows.

He has been at the forefront of implementing AI within the enterprise, driving practical use cases that enhance productivity, improve decision-making, and support scalable growth.

🔗 LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/michael-gallagher-60827672

🔗 Learn More

• Lightedge: https://www.lightedge.com

🎁 One Incredible Thing

Michael shares his experience visiting the Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Studios — a fun reminder of the power of immersive experiences and attention to detail.

Peg shares her excitement around stepping into a new creative chapter — combining technology and creativity through podcasting, storytelling, and even quilting — and how exploring new passions can open the door to what’s next.

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In this episode of The Incredible i Show, Peg Tuttle sits down with Tim Rowe from IBM to explore BOB—IBM’s new AI-powered development tool designed to help modernize and understand legacy IBM i applications.

From analyzing decades-old RPG code to generating documentation in minutes, BOB is changing how developers approach modernization, reduce risk, and accelerate development.

Peg and Tim discuss what this means for IBM i shops today and how organizations can begin thinking about AI as part of their modernization strategy.

One standout moment:
“We planned to test it for 30 minutes… we ended up using it for 5 hours.”

That kind of engagement speaks volumes about the potential impact of this technology.

🎥 Watch the full video episode here:
https://youtu.be/q4JdQXZ65DY

🔑 Key Topics:
- What BOB is and how it works
- AI for IBM i and legacy systems
- Understanding and documenting RPG code
- Reducing risk in modernization efforts
- Real-world time and cost savings
- The future of AI in enterprise development

👤 About the Guest:
Tim Rowe is a leader at IBM focused on developer tools and innovation within the IBM i ecosystem. He has been instrumental in advancing modern development practices and helping organizations evolve their applications through new technologies, including AI.

🎙️ About the Show:
The Incredible i Show, hosted by Peg Tuttle, explores the latest trends, technologies, and innovations in the IBM i community. Through conversations with industry leaders and experts, the show highlights practical insights and real-world strategies for IT professionals navigating modernization, cloud, and emerging technologies.