In this episode of the “I Am a Mainframer” podcast, host Steven Dickens is joined by Enzo Damato, a high school senior, self-proclaimed mainframe nerd, researcher, and teacher. During this fascinating and inspiring conversation, Enzo shares his passion for the mainframe and how he has been self-teaching and building systems since the fourth grade. They also explore what it has meant to Enzo to have supportive parents who have encouraged his technical development, the creative way in which he obtained his own z114 — what it was like to unbox it when it was delivered — and his plans for what will certainly be a bright future. This conversation will inspire and delight — and it’s one you won't want to miss! The "I Am A Mainframer" podcast explores the careers of those in the mainframe ecosystem. Hosted by Steven Dickens, Senior Analyst at Futurum Research, each episode is a conversation that highlights the modern mainframe, insight into the mainframe industry, and advice for those looking to learn more about the technology. The podcast is sponsored by the Open Mainframe Project, a Linux Foundation project that aims to build community and adoption of Open Source on the mainframe by eliminating barriers to Open Source adoption on the mainframe, demonstrating the value of the mainframe.