Overview

October 2

Modernization doesn't have to be all or nothing. In fact, parts of some workloads are well-suited for the cloud, and others are best run on-premises, leveraging a genuine hybrid cloud approach.

Organizations are finding new ways to drive mainframe modernization as part of their hybrid cloud strategy to deliver more responsive services, build cloud-native applications, enable interoperability between mainframes and cloud and accelerate IT automation while advancing equity and access.

Join Government Technology, Amazon Web Services (AWS) and IBM for a live 30-minute webinar on October 2, 2023, 10 AM PT/ 1 PM ET to explore how to forge a unique modernization path that aligns with your agency's specific needs, goals, and available resources

What You'll Learn:

How to modernize in a way that makes sense for your agency
Five leading patterns of mainframe application modernization
Key factors to consider when selecting technology tools and partners

Speakers

Patrick Goins

SLE Hybrid Cloud Transformation Lead Partner, IBM Consulting

In his pivotal role as Lead Partner, Patrick Goins leads a dedicated team focused on serving clients across the SLE sectors. He oversees initiatives to support clients on their path to modernize and migrate their workloads and applications with innovative hybrid cloud solutions. Throughout his career, Patrick has consistently showcased leadership acumen and a strategic mindset, having served in various executive roles within major IT companies. With his combination of technical and executive experience, he drives effective hybrid cloud strategies for government clients to enable seamless transitions in complex environments while building client trust. Patrick brings thought leadership enhanced by his continuous pursuit of new certifications, which include an IBM Certified Hybrid Cloud Knowledge Leader, AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner, and Red Hat Accredited OpenShift II Specialist.

Karim Raad

Mainframe Modernization Client Executive, IBM

Karim Raad brings a breadth and depth of experience in technology and product development spanning 23 years to his role at IBM as Mainframe Modernization Client Executive. Throughout his career, Karim held pivotal sales leadership roles at prominent organizations such as NTT Data Services, Dell Services, and HP, with a specific focus on Mainframe and Legacy Application Modernization. Karim brings extensive experience as a Software Engineer having contributed to the development of software on IBM Mainframe for private and public sector organizations. His expertise extends to supporting customers in defining their roadmap to deploy large-scale legacy modernization initiatives into the Cloud. He is a distinguished thought leader in identifying technical solutions to achieve clients’ business objectives for application modernization.

Joan Reester

Principal, Mainframe Modernization, Amazon Web Services

Joan is a Mainframe Modernization Sales Leader at Amazon Web Services (AWS), where she listens to customers and helps them develop strategies to reach their desired business outcomes. With over 20 years of experience in selling and delivering modernization solutions, she has a proven track record of developing strategies, solutions and business cases. Before joining AWS, she worked at IBM with 50+ customers across many industries with their transformation journeys and has a great understanding of mainframe modernization complexities and tech stack. She is also certified in AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud, demonstrating her expertise and passion for cloud technologies and innovation.

Curtis Wood — Moderator

Senior Fellow, Center for Digital Government

Curt most recently served as the Technology Services and Security Cabinet Secretary and Chief Information Officer for Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker, leading the Commonwealth’s digital and cyber security transformation. Prior to his Cabinet appointment in 2018, Mr. Wood served 8 years as the Public Safety Undersecretary for Forensic Science and CIO overseeing major public safety and justice operational and technology modernization efforts. He began his government career in 1975 and has served in multiple roles.

Webinar

How to Forge a Unique Modernization Path