Overview

February 19
10AM PT, 1PM ET

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Across state and local government, critical services still rely on decades-old systems. From dispatching first responders to managing student records and benefits delivery, these applications continue to function — but they’re increasingly fragile, costly to maintain and risky to replace.

Agencies know they need to modernize, but they’re wary of modernization efforts that stretch out for months and disrupt critical service delivery.

With the right strategy, however, it’s possible to modernize swiftly, without disrupting operations.

Join us for a 30-minute conversation on practical strategies for modernizing legacy applications in complex public-sector environments.

  • We’ll explore how AI and human oversight can work together to untangle legacy code and transform critical systems — incrementally, securely and on your timeline.
  • We’ll introduce a framework for evaluating legacy systems and exploring modernization paths that minimize disruption and maximize long-term value — based on real-world results from government and higher ed.
  • We’ll discuss best practices for getting started right away

Speakers

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Mike Baur

Field CTO for SLED Digital, Presidio

Mike Baur serves as Field CTO for SLED Digital at Presidio, dedicated to transforming public sector technology for meaningful impact across state, local, and education organizations. With over 20 years of experience, Mike specializes in bridging innovative solutions with the unique needs of government agencies and higher education institutions. Mike previously led AWS Education Growth Advisory, partnering with 100+ universities to drive $110M+ in strategic cloud initiatives. His background spans key roles at Amazon Web Services, Resultant, The Michael & Susan Dell Foundation, and Ellucian, where he focused on EdTech strategy, education data interoperability, and large-scale system modernization across major university systems. What sets Mike apart is his commitment to public service outcomes—understanding that successful technology transformation in the public sector requires more than just innovative tools. It demands deep knowledge of government procurement processes, regulatory compliance, and the mission-critical nature of serving students, educators, and community members. At Presidio, Mike develops solution accelerators and thought leadership that help SLG and Higher Education navigate complex modernization challenges while maintaining operational excellence. He's particularly passionate about the evolving higher education landscape and helping institutions leverage technology to better serve their communities.

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David Angradi

Field CTO, Presidio

Dave is a Field CTO at Presidio with over 20 years of experience helping organizations modernize how they build, operate, and secure their technology environments. He works with executive and technical leaders to connect emerging technologies to real business outcomes—focusing on what’s practical, scalable, and worth investing in. Throughout his career, Dave has worked across enterprise software, cloud, automation, and infrastructure at companies including Presidio, Coda Global, Logicalis, Avnet Services, HP Software, Opsware, Commvault, and CA Technologies. That background gives him a grounded perspective on how technology decisions play out in the real world, from early innovation through enterprise scale. Today, Dave focuses on helping leaders cut through complexity across cloud, data, security, networking, digital transformation, and AI, translating strategy into execution and long-term value.

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Curt Wood — Moderator

Senior Fellow, Center for Digital Government

Curtis M. Wood is a distinguished professional renowned for his exceptional leadership and innovative approach in the field of technology and public administration. With a career span of over four decades, he has made significant contributions to the development and implementation of cutting-edge solutions that have transformed organizations and improved service delivery. In the public sector, Curtis most recently served as the Technology and Security Cabinet Secretary and Chief Information Officer (CIO) for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts from 2018-2023. In this role, he was instrumental in developing and implementing comprehensive IT strategies that enhanced operational efficiency, cybersecurity, and public engagement. His leadership was pivotal in modernizing legacy systems, adopting cloud computing, and fostering a culture of innovation within government entities. Prior public sector executive leadership roles included serving as the Massachusetts Public Safety Undersecretary for Forensic Science and Technology with strategic leadership and oversight of multiple public safety agencies and operations, including the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner, the State Police Crime Laboratory, the Office of Technology and Information Services, the Department of Criminal Justice Information Services, the State 911 Department, and Statewide Public Safety Radio. He also served as the Commissioner for the Department of Criminal Justice Information Services and the Chief Parole Officer for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Curt began his long government career in 1975 with the state’s Department of Correction, serving in multiple custodial, investigative and administrative roles including being appointed the first-ever CIO for the state correctional organization.

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