Technology Analyst & Industry Strategist; Vice President at The Futurum Group; Founding Board Member of Open Mainframe Project; Host of "I Am a Mainframer" Podcast

New York, NY, USA

Steven Dickens Biography

Steven Dickens is a technology analyst and industry strategist who serves as vice president and practice leader for hybrid cloud, infrastructure, and operations at The Futurum Group. Dickens specializes in the intersection of technology and business transformation, providing insights for enterprises navigating digital transformation. His expertise includes open source, hybrid cloud, mission-critical infrastructure, cryptocurrencies, blockchain, and financial technology innovation.

Before his analyst career, Dickens gained operational experience at technology companies such as Broadcom, Hewlett Packard Enterprise, and IBM. He has led product development and global sales teams, offering a perspective that connects the strategic priorities of executive leadership with the practical needs of technology users and practitioners.

Dickens has contributed to the open source community as a founding board member and former chairperson of the Open Mainframe Project under the Linux Foundation. He worked with the Linux Foundation to launch the project and recruit its founding organizations, and continues to serve as a board advisor, advocating for open source mainframe technologies. Dickens is also the longtime host of the "I Am A Mainframer" podcast, engaging with the global mainframe community and highlighting emerging voices in the field.

As a Forbes contributor and keynote speaker, Dickens addresses topics such as blockchain, cloud strategy, cybersecurity, financial technology, and technology leadership. He has been recognized among the Top 10 Analysts by ARInsights for his influence in technology research. Through webcasts, research briefs, and appearances at conferences including SHARE and BMC Connect, Dickens provides organizations with knowledge and strategies for technology innovation and investment.

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Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 07/17/2026.

Steven Dickens Speaking Topics

  • Innovating in the Cloud

    As the cloud becomes the default model for IT how can you leverage it of competitive advantage.

    This keynote will cover:

    • What are the various Cloud models?
    • What workloads and applications are best suited to the cloud?
    • What are the pitfalls?

    Whether you lead an IT function or run a line of business the ability to leverage the cloud is vital to business success. This session will provide your practical advice and actionable insights on how to leverage the cloud to drive business success while avoiding pitfalls and spiraling costs.

Steven Dickens Videos

Meet the Future of Mainframe: 21CS is the Next Generation

Meet the Future of Mainframe: 21CS is the Next Generation

Aug 24, 2023 -On this episode of Futurum Live! From the Show Floor, The Futurum Group's Steven Dickens talks with Josh Stiles

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