Austin, TX – March 2025 – CIO Views Magazine proudly features Eileen Dennis Hinshaw, COO and Co-founder of Cobol Cowboys, LLC, on the cover of our esteemed edition, “Top 10 Empowering Women Leaders to Follow in 2025.” As a visionary leader in IT and operations management, Eileen has played a pivotal role in preserving and modernizing COBOL systems while fostering the next generation of IT professionals.
Leading the Charge in IT Legacy Preservation and Innovation
Eileen Dennis Hinshaw has been at the forefront of legacy system modernization and operations strategy, ensuring COBOL—one of the world’s most foundational programming languages—continues to support global industries. As COO and Co-founder of Cobol Cowboys, LLC, she has championed an innovative approach to IT infrastructure, bridging the gap between traditional technology and modern advancements.
To read the full article on Eileen Dennis Hinshaw, visit the cover story here: https://cioviews.com/eileen-dennis-hinshaw-a-visionary-leader-preserving-legacy-systems-and-shaping-the-future-of-it/
Her leadership transformed Cobol Cowboys into a global network of 650+ consultants, offering critical COBOL maintenance, modernization, and workforce training. The firm gained international recognition in 2017, when Reuters covered its essential role in supporting legacy mainframe systems that continue to power banking, insurance, government, and healthcare industries worldwide.
A Lifelong Commitment to Leadership and Innovation
Eileen’s path to IT entrepreneurship was anything but conventional. Raised in an editorial environment, she honed her skills in writing, marketing, and HR/Recruiting before pivoting to technology and business development. Remembering her mother’s words that “technology will be your survival,” she immersed herself in IT research and ultimately co-founding Cobol Cowboys with her husband, Bill Hinshaw.
“The opportunity to start a company together was an enthusiastic commitment we made,” Eileen shares. “Like most rodeos, we’ve had some rough rides—but the outcome has been well worth it.”
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Mentorship, Legacy, and the Next Generation of IT Professionals
Beyond running Cobol Cowboys, Eileen is passionate about mentorship and leadership development. She emphasizes that the future of AI and emerging technologies still depends on COBOL’s foundational systems. With an estimated 220 to 800 billion lines of COBOL still in operation—and 1.5 billion new lines written annually—training young IT professionals to understand and maintain legacy systems is critical.
“To have new technology, the old must be maintained—it contains business knowledge that informs the future,” Eileen explains.
She also recognizes the growing role of AI in operations management, raising an important question: “Will fewer levels of management be needed in the future?” While automation streamlines decision-making, she believes human expertise and mentorship will remain indispensable.
The Future of IT: Bridging Past and Present
Looking ahead, Eileen is focused on: ✅ Expanding mentorship programs to encourage young professionals to pursue careers in legacy system maintenance.
✅ Strengthening workforce training to equip the next generation of COBOL experts with modern IT skills.
✅ Bridging AI with legacy systems to ensure technology evolution aligns with business continuity.
Her mission is clear: to preserve, sustain, and modernize essential IT infrastructure while empowering future IT leaders.
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A Message to Aspiring Leaders
Eileen believes that true leadership begins with self-awareness, resilience, and the courage to take risks. Her advice to aspiring IT professionals and entrepreneurs:
“Success isn’t determined by degrees—it’s shaped by knowledge, adaptability, and determination. The key to long-term success is embracing change while respecting the systems that built the digital world.”
Through mentorship, advocacy, and leadership, Eileen continues to shape the future of IT operations and innovation.
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About Cobol Cowboys, LLC
Cobol Cowboys, LLC is a global IT consulting firm specializing in COBOL system modernization, maintenance, and workforce training. With a network of 650+ independent consultants, the firm ensures the continued operation and security of essential industries worldwide. Cobol Cowboys is committed to bridging traditional programming with modern advancements to sustain digital infrastructure.
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