Bob Butcher

Bob has worked on the IBM Power platform since 1995, building a career that spans systems administration, automation, programming, and security. Over the years, he has led major initiatives using Fortra solutions, including automating thousands of enterprise jobs with Robot Schedule, engineering a remote data center and implementing Robot HA after a catastrophic hurricane‑driven flood, and protecting critical Power systems during a ransomware attack that compromised over 50 Windows servers. His deep knowledge of SQL, CL, RPG, and Power security, combined with real‑world crisis experience, has made him a trusted authority in designing resilient, efficient, and secure Power environments.

Bob lives in Cary, North Carolina, where he balances his technical passions with an active lifestyle. When he’s not solving complex automation or security challenges, you’ll likely find him at CrossFit, cheering on NC State basketball, or exploring local trails on his mountain bike.