Elitsa Popova
z/OS Db2 Consultant and Database Administrator
BMC Software, Inc
Professional Bio
IBM Advocate with experience in Mainframe services, specializing in z/OS Db2 and Mainframe security infrastructure. As a consultant, I deliver database and security BAU support to external clients, focusing on problem-solving and effective teamwork. I am proficient in BMC AMI Catalog and Change Manager for Db2, with hands-on experience in ISPF, SDSF, Splunk, and ServiceNow. Passionate about SQL and JCL. I am currently diving deeper into Mainframe z/OS security, focusing on RACF and CA Top Secret for z/OS.
I have attended and presented at several Mainframe-focused conferences, including IDUG and GSE UK, both virtually and in person. Recently, I joined the GSE UK Conference organizing team as a co-chairperson of WAVEZ 101 stream and spoke in a mini keynote and a Db2 session in the Db2 stream at the GSE UK 2024.
Outside of work, I enjoy drawing and painting. In sports, I’m dedicated to fitness, boxing, and long-distance trekking.
I have attended and presented at several Mainframe-focused conferences, including IDUG and GSE UK, both virtually and in person. Recently, I joined the GSE UK Conference organizing team as a co-chairperson of WAVEZ 101 stream and spoke in a mini keynote and a Db2 session in the Db2 stream at the GSE UK 2024.
Outside of work, I enjoy drawing and painting. In sports, I’m dedicated to fitness, boxing, and long-distance trekking.
Company / Organization
BMC Software, Inc
IDUG Standard Member
Volunteer Work:
IDUG Content Committee
GSE UK WAVEZ Working Group, 101 Co-chairperson
Which product(s) do you use?
DB2 z/OS