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Mike Pavlak

Sr. Solutions Engineer

Mike has been working with IBM midrange solutions since 1992 and IBM Mainframes before that. Mike was instrumental in developing the adoption of PHP as a primary solution for web development on IBM i working with Zend Technologies. Today, as Senior Sales Engineer with Perforce, Mike helps companies around the world approach the challenges of modernization and open source technologies. In addition to several roles as a volunteer with COMMON the premier IBM midrange user group, Mike also teaches PHP & Python classes part time at Moraine Valley Community College in Suburban Chicago.

Latest Content from Mike Pavlak

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IBM i 7.5 for PHP: Exploring Db2 Services

Get an overview of IBM i 7.5 for PHP -- including details on the new and improved Db2 services -- as well as other features, benefits, and considerations for teams deploying PHP on IBM i.
IBM i, PHP Development
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IBM i Modernization: Modernizing Smartly and On a Budget

IBM i modernization, even from a strategy perspective, can be convoluted and complicated. In this blog, our expert looks at efficient and cost-effective ways to modernize your IBM i applications.
IBM i
Blog

Everything You Need to Know About Maintaining PHP Compliance

Maintaining PHP compliance is an important consideration for many teams. Get an overview of the various PHP compliance standards teams need to meet, and tips for how to stay compliant.
PHP Development
Blog

IBM i MERLIN and What It Means for PHP Teams

What impact will IBM i MERLIN have on PHP teams? Get insights, including key features and how it intersects with agile development, in this blog.
IBM i
Blog

Installing Zend Server on IBM i

Zend Server updates for IBM i are now available - and strongly recommended. In this blog, learn how to install Zend Server on IBM i to build the latest and greatest PHP stack.
Zend Server, IBM i