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Brenda Barnes

Brenda Barnes serves as Director of Corporate Strategy at RapidGen Software Limited, a UK-based software company specializing in IT modernization, legacy system integration, and solutions for enterprise environments, particularly around OpenVMS ecosystems.

Brenda Barnes serves as Director of Corporate Strategy at RapidGen Software Limited, a UK-based software company specializing in IT modernization, legacy system integration, and solutions for enterprise environments, particularly around OpenVMS ecosystems. She also holds the roles of Deputy Chair and Deputy CEO, contributing to high-level strategic direction and governance. With over 20 years of experience in financial services and IT strategy, Barnes brings expertise from global markets, including the City of London and Sydney, Australia. Her work at RapidGen focuses on guiding corporate growth, navigating industry transitions (e.g., end-of-support for legacy systems like OpenVMS), and fostering partnerships in the tech sector.

Professional Experience

  • RapidGen Software Limited (Current)Director, Corporate Strategy; Deputy Chair; Deputy CEO
    • Leads strategic planning, market expansion, and advisory on IT legacy modernization.
    • Key contributor to thought leadership, including articles on OpenVMS roadmap revisions (e.g., HP’s 2014 updates extending support beyond 2020) and event representations like OpenVMS Boot Camp 2015 and Decision CAMP 2014.
    • Based in London, England, United Kingdom.

  • Key Contributions and Industry Impact

    • Thought Leadership: Authored insights on critical IT topics, such as OpenVMS support options and decision table programming tools, positioning RapidGen as a leader in legacy tech solutions.
    • Team and Company Context: Part of a compact executive team at RapidGen (approx. 6 employees), including Founder/CEO John McGladdery and Technical Support Director Howard Rogers. The firm targets industries reliant on robust, scalable software for mission-critical operations.
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