Webinar: Modernization is Essential to Prepare for the Adoption of Generative AI by Techstrong Learning

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Modernization is Essential to Prepare for the Adoption of Generative AI

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We are gathering a roundtable panel of experts from AWS and its partners to share their knowledge, experiences, and insights in engaging and informative ways. This is an excellent opportunity to learn from industry leaders who are at the forefront of helping organizations modernize and prepare for the future of AI-driven solutions.

Presenters

Amanda Scheldt

Cybersecurity Expert and Webinar Host

Mitch Ashley - Techstrong

Chief Technology Advisor, The Futurum Group CTO, Techstrong Group

Mitch Ashley is a technology executive and entrepreneur who is an advisor, analyst, product creator and tech leader, bringing 30+ years in cybersecurity, cloud, AI, product development, software engineering and networking. Mitch is Chief Technology Advisor with The Futurum Group and CTO of Techstrong Group’s tech media platforms covering digital leadership, DevOps, cybersecurity, AI, cloud native, cloud infrastructure, platforms and ITSM. A highly sought-after advisor, analyst, CTO, CIO and head of engineering, Mitch’s analyst research is available on TechstrongResearch.com and FuturumGroup.com.

Maria Armstrong - AWS

NAMER GTM Partner Leader, Application Modernization AWS

Maria Armstrong collaborates with AWS Partners to discover and enhance their unique Application Modernization expertise, enabling them to assist customers in unlocking the advantages of modern applications: increased agility, reduced total cost of ownership, increased developer efficiency, and an improved return on investment. Her leadership is driven by passion, guiding Partners to elevate their Application Modernization capabilities to new heights. With over 15 years of experience, a talent for forging meaningful connections, Maria’s relentless commitment to helping Partners Maximize their potential is truly inspiring. You might find her enthusiasm contagious in everything she does.

Curtis Rissi - AWS

Sr. Manager / Global Tech Leader - AppMod Partner SA - AWS

Haseeb Budhani - Rafay

CEO and Founder - Rafay

Haseeb Budhani is the CEO and co-founder of Rafay Systems. Before Rafay, he was VP of Enterprise Strategy at Akamai Technologies, which acquired his previous company, Soha Systems, in 2016. Haseeb co-founded Soha in 2013 and served as CEO. He was also Chief Product Officer at Infineta Systems and held leadership roles at NET's Broadband Technology Group, Personal IT, Citrix Systems, Orbital Data, IP Infusion, and Oblix. Haseeb holds an MBA from UC Berkeley’s Haas School of Business and a B.S. in Computer Science from the University of Southern California.

Kevin Epstein - ClearScale

Director of Customer Solutions - ClearScale

Kevin Epstein is a technology professional with over 25 years of experience. He is Director of Customer Solutions at ClearScale and has more than a decade of experience with AWS. Kevin holds the Solutions Architect Professional and Machine Learning Specialty AWS certifications. He has guided numerous companies in their cloud transformation initiatives, designing scalable, secure, and cost-effective AWS solutions. With a passion for problem-solving, Kevin is dedicated to helping organizations thrive in the digital era.

Asaf Yigal - Logz.io

Co-Founder & CTO - Logz.io

Asaf leads Logz.io’s product vision and strategic direction. Prior to launching Logz.io in 2014, Asaf was Co-Founder and VP of Product Development at Currensee, acquired by OANDA in 2013, where he served as VP of Product. He holds an Electrical Engineering degree from the Israel Institute of Technology.

Brent Schroeder - SUSE

CTO - SUSE

As Head of the Office of CTO, Mr. Schroeder is responsible for shaping SUSE’s technology and value strategy in support of emerging use cases in areas such as cloud native, edge computing, and artificial intelligence. He drives the technology relationship with numerous industry partners, participates in open source communities as well as evangelizes the SUSE vision with customers, press and analysts. Mr. Schroeder brings to SUSE 30 years of technology innovation and development experience in the IT industry.

Giovanni Rodriguez - Aqua

Technical Product Manager - Aqua Security

Gio Rodriguez is a skilled Technical Product Manager at Aqua Security, with a robust background in cloud security and open-source development. With over five years at Aqua Security, Gio has held various roles, including CSPM Team Lead and Open Source Team Lead, showcasing his expertise in CSPM, KSPM, and CIEM. He previously contributed as a Software Developer at CloudSploit and as a Teaching Assistant and Resident Full-Stack Developer at Coding Dojo. Gio's technical proficiency is complemented by his education in Full-Stack Web Development, earning the highest honor of Triple Blackbelt at Coding Dojo. He is an accomplished professional with a passion for innovation and continuous learning.

Kevin Chappell

Vice President of Partnerships - Liquibase

Kevin currently heads strategic partnerships at Liquibase, where he concentrates on fostering growth and engagement. This role follows his successful tenures as the VP of Engineering at Liquibase and the pioneering leader of the company’s Customer Success team. Kevin is an experienced technology and operations executive with more than 20 years of expertise in guiding teams and creating a wide array of software solutions including SaaS, client-server, desktop applications, database tools, and business automation software development at companies such as Centerpoint Energy and BMC Software, Kevin earned a BS degree in Computer Science from the University of Texas at Austin.