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AWS Migration & Modernization

AWS Migration & Modernization

Amazon Web Services (AWS) 12 Episodes Jan 13, 2026

Podcast focused on AWS migration and modernization, featuring discussions between business leaders, migration experts, and technology executives. Each episode provides actionable advice, proven best practices, and lessons learned from common pitfalls to support cloud transformation journeys. Also includes video versions via YouTube.

Episodes

Building Better: Modern Architecture Essentials
Building Better: Modern Architecture Essentials Jan 13, 2026 01:01:11 Modern architecture succeeds when technology, teams, and data all evolve together. AWS Executive-in-Residence Matthias Patzak and AWS modernization strategist Thomas Blood unpack the essentials of building modern enterprise systems—from cloud‑native patterns and microservices to event‑driven design and data mesh. They explore why tightly coupled monoliths slow innovation, how Conway’s Law
Security First: Building Trust in Your Cloud Migration
Security First: Building Trust in Your Cloud Migration Jan 13, 2026 00:43:37 In this episode of the AWS Migration & Modernization Podcast, Clark Rogers from the AWS Office of the CISO and Sara Lofgren, Senior Solutions Architecture Manager at AWS explore the critical security considerations for organizations migrating to the cloud. They discuss how to transform traditional security approaches into cloud-native practices that enable both protection and innovati
The Power of Decoupling Migration & Modernization
The Power of Decoupling Migration & Modernization Jan 13, 2026 01:00:03 In this episode of the AWS Migration & Modernization Podcast, AWS Executives‑in‑Residence Matthias Patzak and Jake Burns break down why the fastest, safest path to the cloud is to decouple migration from modernization. They explore why long planning cycles stall progress, how over‑engineering early phases creates unnecessary risk, and why organizations should “become ready by starting
Cloud-native Application Modernization - From Strategy to Success
Cloud-native Application Modernization - From Strategy to Success Jan 13, 2026 00:47:04 Modernizing core applications isn’t just a technical challenge — it’s an organizational transformation. In this episode of the AWS Migration & Modernization Podcast, AWS modernization strategist Thomas Blood and Executive‑in‑Residence Matthias Patzak unpack what it really takes to rebuild legacy systems for the future. From the foundational 7 Rs to the high‑stakes decision to refactor
How (NOT) to Sabotage Your Migration
How (NOT) to Sabotage Your Migration Jan 13, 2026 00:50:48 AWS Executives‑in‑Residence Jake Burns and Matthias Patzak explore cloud migration by examining all the ways you can sabotage one—and, more importantly, the lessons hidden inside the anti‑patterns that quietly derail cloud transformations. Matthias and Jake break down the behaviors, decisions, and organizational dynamics that stall progress—from unclear ownership and misaligned incentives
The Human Side of Cloud Transformation
The Human Side of Cloud Transformation Jan 13, 2026 00:53:04 Cloud transformation isn’t just a technology shift—it’s a people journey. In this episode of the AWS Migration & Modernization Podcast, AWS Executive-in-Residence Matthias Patzak sits down with fellow Executive-in-Residence Jake Burns to explore the human side of cloud migration. Together, they unpack why successful modernization depends far more on culture, communication, and organiz
From Why to How: Accelerating Your Cloud Journey
From Why to How: Accelerating Your Cloud Journey Jan 13, 2026 00:57:42 Migration success depends on alignment across business, technical, and operational teams. In this episode, we break down the core steps of a successful migration journey, why each phase matters, and why modernization is no longer optional. You’ll explore the full lifecycle—from discovery and assessment to building a strong business case and aligning roadmaps—while uncovering common pitfal
Breaking the Migration Deadlock: What to do With Your VMware Workloads
Breaking the Migration Deadlock: What to do With Your VMware Workloads Jan 13, 2026 00:59:06 AWS VMware migration pros Adrian SanMiguel and David Piet sit down to talk about what actually goes down when organizations make the move from VMware to AWS. With experience from hundreds of migrations, Adrian and David share what they've learned — from the forces that drive decisions to executing migrations that transform how organizations operate. This candid conversation reveals the re
The Cost of Outdated Architectures: Understanding Technical Debt
The Cost of Outdated Architectures: Understanding Technical Debt Jan 13, 2026 00:52:30 In this episode, Ryan Peterson, WW Tech Leader, and Matthew Jorat, Customer Solutions Manager at AWS, explore the evolving landscape of technical debt and architectural modernization. They dig into how the concept of technical debt has expanded beyond code to include the entire IT ecosystem—spanning infrastructure, security, and resiliency—and highlight the importance of building effectiv
Modernizing Microsoft Workloads on AWS
Modernizing Microsoft Workloads on AWS Jan 12, 2026 00:51:52 Join us for in-depth conversation on migrating Microsoft and .NET workloads to AWS. This episode walks you through the full journey — from the initial assessment to a successful cloud deployment — with a focus on what actually works in the real world. Discover how organizations are achieving 35–65% cost savings through strategic migration planning including leveraging the AWS Optimization
Rethinking the 7 Rs for Speed and Simplicity
Rethinking the 7 Rs for Speed and Simplicity Jan 12, 2026 00:38:51 In this thought‑provoking episode of the AWS Migration & Modernization Podcast, Jonathan Allen, Executive in Residence at AWS, and Ashish Shekhar, Senior Vice President and Global Head of Technology Platforms at Danske Bank, challenge traditional cloud migration frameworks and explore an innovative approach that fundamentally transforms how organizations move to the cloud. Rather than
Accelerating Migration and Modernization with Agentic AI
Accelerating Migration and Modernization with Agentic AI Jan 9, 2026 00:57:27 In this episode of the AWS Migration and Modernization podcast, AWS experts Brad Savenko and Yaser Raja dive into how generative AI is reshaping the future of enterprise cloud transformation. They break down how services including AWS Transform and Kiro are dramatically cutting migration timelines and costs while boosting the quality and consistency of outcomes. You’ll hear real-world sto

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