30+ Years IBM i Expertise
Deep RPG and enterprise modernization experience in mission-critical environments.
Legacy Wisdom Meets Future Code
Modernize IBM i / AS400 Systems with Clarity, Not Chaos
We help organizations stabilize core IBM i systems and plan modernization with minimal disruption and maximum insight.
Direct, hands-on work with me personally - 30+ years IBM i / RPG + modern stacks
Why This Matters
- Prevent costly unplanned outages
- Get expert guidance before change is forced
- Tailored plans based on your environment
- Preferred contact: Phone | Zoom | Email
One accountable partner. No hand-offs. No outsourcing.
Trusted by Teams Modernizing Legacy Systems
Proven with Complex Systems
Execution that protects continuity while reducing risk and technical bottlenecks.
Clarity Before Commitment
Practical assessment-first guidance so leadership can move with confidence.
Who This Is For
CIOs and senior IT leaders whose IBM i systems still run the business but are becoming harder to staff, more expensive to operate, and increasingly isolated from modern platforms.
You don't want a rewrite fantasy or an outsourcing dependency. You want options you can control.
Common signals
- Core systems are stable but rigid
- RPG talent is scarce and expensive
- Cloud initiatives stall at the core
- Modernization feels risky and unclear
The Real Problem
Cost Pressure
Hardware, licensing, and staffing costs keep rising while budgets shrink.
Talent Risk
Finding and retaining IBM i expertise is harder every year.
Innovation Drag
Modern initiatives slow down because the core can't move.
The biggest risk isn't change -- it's waiting until change is forced.
How I Help
- Preserve proven business logic
- Reduce IBM i dependency where it hurts most
- Enable modern stacks without breaking operations
- Move incrementally -- no "all or nothing" decisions
The goal is not technology for its own sake, but lower long-term cost, lower risk, and a system your team can maintain.
Engagement model
Direct partnership and advisory with implementation support as needed.
- Assessment + modernization roadmap
- Incremental migration plan
- Team enablement + mentoring
- Architecture guidance and review
Services Snapshot
- IBM i modernization and staged migration
- Python + automation tied to core workflows
- Cloud migration strategy and execution
- AI integration with practical ROI
- Mentoring + architecture guidance
Industries served
- Manufacturing
- Distribution + Logistics
- Financial Services
- Healthcare
- Retail + Wholesale
Ready to Talk with an Expert?
Tell us how you'd like to connect and we will follow up promptly.
- Direct response from Solanko Consulting
- Preferred contact: Phone, Zoom, or Email
- Practical next steps for your environment
Ready to Talk?
If you're planning modernization -- or simply want to understand your real options -- let's talk it through. Call (239) 518-6118 or use the request form above.