ROUNDTABLE
Unlocking Application Modernisation
Thursday, May 29 | 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. (AEDT)
Enterprises spend over 60% of their digital transformation budget on building a digital platform that fail to deliver the expected ROI. This means time, money, and talent is diverted away from what truly matters: creating digital experiences that delight your customers and drive business growth.
In this roundtable, industry leaders and peers will unpack actionable strategies to align IT modernisation with tangible business outcomes, with topics like:
- Aligning modernisation investments with tangible business outcomes
- Simplifying cloud-native implementation without specialist expertise
- Enhancing developer productivity by reducing infrastructure burden
- Creating exceptional digital experiences that drive business growth
Who Should Attend?
This roundtable is designed for technology leaders from companies who are navigating the challenges of application modernisation, including:
- CIOs, CTOs, CDOs
- Heads of Software Engineering and Application Development
- Heads of Platform Engineering, DevOps, and Cloud Operations
What to Expect
- Intimate, discussion-based format (limited to 20 attendees)
- Real-world case studies from FinTech, Education, and Healthcare sectors
- Networking with peers facing similar modernisation challenges
Morning Agenda
- 9:00-9:30: Arrival & Executive Networking
- 9:30-9:45: Welcome & Participant Introductions
- 9:45-10:45: Modernisation Without the Platform Tax
- 10:45-11:45: Discussion: Aligning Modernisation with Business Outcomes
- 11:45-12:00: Key Takeaways & Action Items
- 12:00-12:30: Lunch
Presenters
Kanchana Wickremasinghe
Vice President and General Manager - Choreo,
WSO2
In his current role, Kanchana leads the Choreo business unit. Before joining WSO2, Kanchana served as the CEO of Platformer Cloud Pty Ltd. He played a key role in launching Platformer, developing its products, and leading a talented team of engineers. Kanchana was also instrumental in initiating the Kubernetes Community (CNCF-backed) in Sri Lanka and establishing Platformer as the first certified Kubernetes Certified Service and Training Provider in Sri Lanka. Prior to starting Platformer, he worked with several multinational companies in New Zealand and Australia, where he delivered various new technologies and services. He was recognized as a Distinguished Architect at EDS (New Zealand) for his leadership in the global open source community.
Puneet Makwana
Associate Director - Solutions Architecture
WSO2
Puneet is a seasoned IT professional with a focus and experience on enterprise software and mobile solutions. In his current role, Puneet works closely with customers and prospects on building solutions architecture and guiding them on their digital journey.
