IBM CHAMPION 2025 
Nirmal Khatri
IBM i Architect
The flexibility to use Node.js PHP Python, Java and web services on IBM i is what I enjoy most about the platform. In his 16+ years in the IT industry, Nirmal is shaping the technical vision and direction for the IBM, Mainframe, JAVA, and EDI platforms.
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Amit-Sharma
IBM i Developer
Amit Sharma has worked on IBM i since 2020 specializing in applications with a web-based user interface. Using his expertise, Sharma has a YouTube channel to inform people about IBM i technology and produce basic to advanced lectures on IBM i AS/400, RPGLE and Db2-related topics.
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IBM Rising Stars 2024
Khushi Wadhwa
IBM i Developer
Since starting her IBM i journey in 2022, Khushi has gained hands-on experience with web development, API integration, Chart.js, CGI programming, and SQLRPGLE. She actively shares her knowledge by hosting live sessions, writing blogs, and mentoring interns. Khushi is excited to keep exploring modern technologies to deepen her expertise.
Himanshu Gehlot
IBM i Developer
Since joining Programmers.io in 2022, Himanshu has contributed to modernization projects like transforming green screens into web interfaces with LANSA’s aXes tool and converting RDML code into stored procedures to boost performance. He also reverse-engineers RPG and RPGLE programs, creating flow diagrams and reports to improve system understanding. Passionate about learning, he constantly seeks ways to advance technology and processes.
Naveen Gehlot
IBM i Developer
Since joining Programmers.io in 2022, Naveen has focused on modernizing IBM i systems by adding features like image interaction, barcode scanning, map integration, and dynamic graph plotting. His work enhances user experience by transforming traditional RPG Green screens into intuitive interfaces. Dedicated to continuous learning, Naveen is committed to advancing technology and keeping Programmers.io at the forefront of innovation.
Previous Year Rising Stars
Anurag Garg
IBM i Developer
A certified Python programmer, with expertise in machine learning and data science. In his two years working on the IBM i platform, Anurag Garg implemented an open-source REST API with RPG programs and modernized greenscreen using JSON and JavaScript technologies.
Keshav Mundra
IBM i Developer
Since joining Programmers.io in 2019, Keshav Mundra has strived to propel his interests into the limitless integrations of IBM i to the open-source world.
Kunal Prashnani
IBM i Developer
From the start of his career in the IT industry, Kunal Prashnani has had a long history with IBM i.
Mitesh Santhakumar
IBM i Developer
At Programmers.io, Mitesh Santhakumar has spent 1.5 years developing and honing his skills within the IBM Power Systems platform.
