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Gary Solomon

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Director Solution Strategy - Intelligent Z Optimization and Transformation at BMC Software
📍 New City, New York, United States

Gary is the Director of Solution Strategy at BMC Software, focusing on Intelligent Z Optimization and Transformation. With an MBA from Hofstra University and extensive experience at IBM, he excels in mainframe solutions and hybrid cloud integration. Colleagues note his rare blend of deep technical skill and business acumen.

He considers himself a creative person who embraces taking calculated risks to find new and improved ways of doing things.

Unique fact: Gary believes technology should not define a business; instead, the business should define the technology it uses.

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Experience
40 Years
Current Role
Director Solution Strategy - Intelligent Z Optimization and Transformation
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
New City, New York, United States
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Mainframe Modernization
He frequently posts about the continued evolution of the mainframe, its expanding capabilities, and applying Value Stream Management to these critical systems.
Intelligent Z Optimization
His current role is centered on defining and improving the strategy for BMC's software solutions for mainframe customers, a key area of his expertise.
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Career

Work history

2-2025
Director Solution Strategy - Intelligent Z Optimization and Transformation
BMC Software
2-2022 - 1-2025
Senior zStack Software Leader
IBM
4-2019 - 1-2022
Software Client Leader for Hybrid Cloud Solutions
IBM
7-2017 - 3-2019
Transformational Software Client Leader
IBM
1-2015 - 7-2017
Z Systems Software Client Leader
IBM
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Education
9-1987 - 5-1992
MBA
Hofstra University
9-1983 - 5-1985
BBA
Hofstra University
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