As enterprises navigate the digital era, modernizing legacy mainframes is no longer a choice—it’s a necessity. In this session, we’ll explore how organizations can transform their core systems off of mainframe to drive agility, scalability, and innovation. From cloud integration and AI-driven automation to cost optimization and risk mitigation, we’ll discuss strategies for unlocking the full potential of mainframe modernization. Join us to learn how businesses are future proofing their operations and accelerating digital transformation while maintaining security, reliability, and performance
Mainframe Modernization, VMware Migration, Application Modernization
Symposium
April 30, 2025 - New York City, NY
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Visionaries


Sanjay Ramchandani
VP, Data & Integration
Wells Fargo


John Cupit
Global Technical Leader, AWS Business Group
Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation
Custom Speaker
Visionary Technology Leader and Evangelist - Progressive, decisive, innovative, and highly valued for his expertise in aligning corporate strategy and IT strategy with day-to-day tactical activities. Skilled at building strong customer relationships while creating innovative IT solutions, emphasizing continuity, value, and reliability. John has over 40+ years’ experience providing solutions to multiple industry verticals, most recently delivering a Digital Transformation effort for Sun Life in Canada and AIG in the US. He has previously worked for leading companies such as Cisco Systems, IBM, AT&T, Huawei, and AWS. He served as the Global CTO at Huawei for three years and was directly responsible for creating a $1.5 Billion Cloud Product business for Huawei during his tenure.


Joseph Stellin
Global Leader, AWS Business Group
Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation


Laksh Vaswani
SVP, Global Head of Trust Operations
Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group

Srini Masanam
Global Head of Data Quality and Governance
Citi bank


Nageswar Cherukupalli
SVP & BU Head
Cognizant


Yuriy Litvinov
VMware Migration Program Mgr
AWS


Jeff Hong
Sr GTM Specialist, Core Services
AWS


Satish Ranganathan
VP, Americas Banking Financial Services
Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation
Agenda
All times Eastern Time
8:30 AM-9:20 AM
Welcome & Registration
9:20 AM-9:30 AM
Opening Remarks
9:30 AM-9:50 AM
Unlocking the Future: Modernizing the Mainframe Environment for Agility, Scalability, and Innovation
9:55 AM-10:15 AM
Seamless VMware Migration: Accelerate Cloud Adoption with Confidence
As enterprises embrace the cloud, migrating VMware workloads efficiently and securely is a major indicator for success. This session will explore best practices for seamless VMware assessment and migration, minimizing downtime, optimizing performance, and reducing costs. Learn how organizations can leverage automation, hybrid cloud strategies, and modern infrastructure to accelerate cloud adoption with confidence. Join us to discover how to unlock agility, scalability, and resilience while ensuring business continuity throughout the migration journey.


Joseph Stellin
Global Leader, AWS Business Group
Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation
10:15 AM-10:35 AM
Networking Break
10:35 AM-11:00 AM
Driving Innovation and Differentiation with Cognizant's High Performance Computing Solution
Cognizant has designed market-leading cloud-based solutions in High-Performance Computing (HPC). Cognizant has developed significant expertise in terms of the design, deployment, and support of hybrid and cloud-native HPC. We offer continuous business value through our expert-led partnerships, embedding industry best practices into our solution offering which can be tailored to each customer's needs.
Our presentation will focus on the different deployment options and how we leverage AWS technologies to enhance and innovate HPC for the BFSI industry. Whether you are a hedge fund or an Insurance company, our solutions improve HPC from both a technology and a business perspective.
Our expertise in cloud-native HPC on AWS accelerates project timelines, reducing costs and fostering innovation. We lead the marketplace in cloud-based HPC deployments, leveraging our relationship with AWS and our other ecosystem partners. Last, but not least, our POD-based delivery model ensures delivery excellence, providing end-to-end project ownership, while highlighting our commitment to delivering superior HPC solutions efficiently and economically.
11:05 AM-11:55 AM
Transforming Legacy: Accelerating Application Modernization for Digital Success
In today’s fast-paced digital landscape, legacy applications can hinder innovation, agility, and scalability. This session explores key strategies for modernizing applications, from cloud-native development and containerization to microservices and AI-driven transformation. Learn how organizations are modernizing their application stack to enhance performance, reduce technical debt, and drive business growth. Join us to discover how application modernization can unlock new opportunities and position your enterprise for long-term success.
Chair


Yuriy Litvinov
VMware Migration Program Mgr
AWS
Panelists

Srini Masanam
Global Head of Data Quality and Governance
Citi bank


Satish Ranganathan
VP, Americas Banking Financial Services
Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation


Sanjay Ramchandani
VP, Data & Integration
Wells Fargo