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Simon Hutchinson has been writing his highly acclaimed IBM i blog, RPGPGM.COM, for over ten years sharing his knowledge, experience, and giving many detailed examples of the latest RPG, SQL, and CL. His work has led him to be recognized by IBM as an IBM Champion for Power and IBM i Community Advocate. He is a subject matter expert for COMMON North America and, in 2023, winner of their John Earle Speaker Scholarship in recognition for his contribution to the community. Since its founding Simon has been the president of the Central Texas IBM i User Group  (CTXiUG).