Overview

March 15

Government agencies are looking to modernize mainframe applications, renew their IT infrastructures and develop applications running on cloud platforms such as AWS, to enhance their citizen experience. The modernization journey isn’t without its challenges.

Generative AI is one of the most promising technologies that can de-risk and speed up cloud modernization. A recent IBM study found that 79% business leaders believe that using generative AI for application modernization will significantly improve business agility. For governments, that can mean more agility, efficiency and productivity. Explore how public sector leaders can accelerate application modernization with generative AI during a live webinar hosted by Government Technology, Amazon Web Services (AWS) and IBM.

In this session, you’ll learn:

Challenges in application modernization
Use-cases of generative AI for application modernization
How to get started with generative AI

Speakers

Patrick Goins

SLE Hybrid Cloud Transformation Lead Partner, Americas, 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.

Sunil Joshi

Vice President & CTO, Hybrid Cloud Services, Americas, IBM Consulting

Sunil is a Distinguished Engineer with IBM. He is currently CTO and Generative AI leader for Hybrid Cloud Services Americas. Sunil is a regular speaker in the industry on AI, Cloud, DevOps, digital transformation and related concepts. His specializations are in the areas of GenAI infused Application development, Modernization and Management. Sunil brings deep expertise in Complex Systems Architecture, Cloud Application Development & Platform Engineering, Cloud Migration and Application Modernization Strategy and DevSecOps and SRE enablement for Fortune 500 companies. In addition, Sunil is a RedHat Certified OpenShift Architect, OpenGroup Certified Distinguished Architect and an AWS Cloud Practitioner. Prior to his current role, Sunil served as the CTO for a large-scale application modernization program for an airline client, and as a CTO building and leading a multi-cloud practice – both as a part of Hybrid Cloud Services, IBM Consulting.

Sean McSpaden — Moderator

Senior Fellow, Center for Digital Government

Sean McSpaden is an executive level information technology professional with over 30 years of experience in the private, non-profit, and public sectors. His background includes the start-up and management of several small businesses and he has served on the Board of Directors or in Executive Director positions for several 501(c)(3) non-profit organizations. Sean’s public service experience includes progressively responsible positions as an IT analyst, and in statewide coordination, management and leadership positions within the Executive and Legislative branches of Oregon state government. From June 2008 to September 2013, served as the state of Oregon’s Deputy State Chief Information Officer.

Webinar

Powering Application Modernization with Generative AI