Veteran IT Pro Bill Hinshaw Launches Cobol Cowboys to Revitalize Legacy Systems
Bill Hinshaw, a seasoned IT professional, has founded Cobol Cowboys, a company specialising in legacy COBOL systems. With a wealth of experience in mainframe software and a background in starting IT companies, Hinshaw brings a unique blend of skills to the table.
Hinshaw's expertise spans COBOL, CICS, DB2, VSAM, MQ, and Assembler, making him an invaluable asset to businesses still relying on mainframe systems. His role as an AI advisor for debugging and documenting COBOL programs further underscores his commitment to keeping these systems relevant and efficient.
With a career that includes serving as the Director of Data Processing for the Governor of Indiana, Hinshaw has a proven track record in implementing mainframe computer services. His experience as an expert witness in systems integration matters, including testifying at State of New Jersey Senate Hearings, demonstrates his deep understanding of these complex systems.
Cobol Cowboys, inspired by the movie 'Space Cowboys', was established with the belief that COBOL's relevance is far from over. IBM's strategies to keep COBOL robust and evergreen have bolstered this confidence. The company provides professionals to support and modernise legacy COBOL systems, ensuring they continue to serve businesses effectively.
Under Hinshaw's leadership, Cobol Cowboys is poised to make a significant impact on the IT landscape. By focusing on experienced professionals and leveraging Hinshaw's extensive knowledge, the company aims to extend the life of COBOL systems and ensure they remain relevant in the modern era.
