20 Mar, 2025

Architecture-Led Strategies for Enterprise Modernization

Modernization is a continuous journey. From digitization and automation to cloud adoption, digital transformation, and now AI, organizations constantly evolve to leverage new technologies and enhance user experiences. But how can we modernize effectively—minimizing disruptions, reducing costs, and accelerating the process—without breaking things?

What strategies truly work? How can we mitigate risks? What architectural insights can guide us?

In this talk, we explore real-world modernization stories by engaging with industry experts. We uncover practical strategies, lessons learned, and the architectural principles that can help organizations navigate their modernization journey with confidence.

Speakers

Anupama Sharma

Anupama Sharma

Platform Lead

ICA

Anupama Sharma is a highly experienced expert in API management and solutions with over 11 years of industry experience. She has helped numerous organizations streamline their API operations and optimize their digital transformation strategies. She specializes in designing and implementing API management solutions that enable the smooth integration of different systems and technologies. She is proficient in various API management platforms and tools, including WSO2, Apigee, and Kong. Throughout her career, she has worked with diverse clients across various industries and large enterprises. Her ability to understand each organization's unique requirements and provide tailored solutions has earned her a reputation.

Vincent Vandenkerkhof

Vincent Vandenkerkhof

Software Architect & Team Manager

Verspieren

Vincent is a Senior Software Developer with 8 years of experience, including 4 years as a Principal Software Architect and leader of a software development and data engineering team. He is an expert in WSO2 products, actively promoting and implementing them within the company. Proficient in software development methodologies, system integration, and data management processes, Vincent is dedicated to mentoring junior developers, sharing knowledge, and contributing to cross-functional projects to deliver robust, business-aligned solutions.

Balaji Ramachandran

Balaji Ramachandran

Head of Healthcare Services and Solutions

Bosch Global Software Technologies

Balaji is Global Delivery Head, Healthcare Engineering Services at Bosch Global Software Technologies (BGSW). He is responsible for global business of services and solutions under domain healthcare and life sciences.</br></br>Balaji has more than 20 years of professional experience in healthcare technology spanning diverse areas of payer, provider, pharma, and med-tech & in corporate functions like innovation, new topic incubation, business development and market forays. He specializes in taking innovative solutions to market in an accelerated manner. He served technical and management roles in India and USA, focusing on global service delivery and domain practice. Balaji holds a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering.

Olivier Perdaens

Olivier Perdaens

Tech Lead - ESB Team

UCLouvain

Olivier holds a Master’s degree in Computer Science with a specialization in Networks and Security. Since 2021, he has been working at UCLouvain with two key responsibilities: managing the university’s IoT network infrastructure and contributing to the team responsible for the Enterprise Service Bus (ESB) within the IT department.</br></br>In his work with the ESB, Olivier played a key role in the migration from the university’s old WSO2 API Manager to Choreo and Asgardeo.