[EXTERNAL][IN-PERSON] Moderne: Agent Tools at Scale
Details
An afternoon with the engineers rewriting enterprise modernization.
AI coding assistants are making headlines for generating new code, but what about the legacy code that dominates enterprise systems? Those billions of lines represent security risks, tech debt, and barriers to shipping software at scale.
This event brings together the teams solving it firsthand.
Date
Thursday, August 20, 2026
Time
1:00 – 6:00 PM Central
Location
JPMorgan Chase & Co.
8181 Communications Parkway, Building C
Plano, Texas
Agenda
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Hosted By
James Anderson, FOUNDER
Senior Enterprise Architect and Cloud Leader with 25+ years IT (11+ Cloud) driving multi-cloud adoption, platform modernization, Generative AI initiatives, and $150M+ in cloud savings at Sabre Corporation. Bootstrapped enterprise-wide Architecture Guild (800+ members, 40+ sessions/year) and founded GDG Cloud Southlake (3,200+ members). Expert in Cloud Platforms, vendor governance, mainframe offload, and cross-functional leadership. Passionate educator teaching AWS, Azure, and Linux at Divergence Academy. Actively seeking next opportunity to lead transformative cloud, platform, and AI strategies.
Yujun Liang, Cloud Architect
Kenny Kon, Director Reliability Engineering
Technical leader in both retail and travel with a focus on Site Reliability Engineering. Experience in creating and leading global SRE teams.
Ramji Balasubramanian, Sr Director - Data Analytics & Engineering
Mike Shirk, GDG Cloud Southlake Organizer
Mike Shirk has carved out an illustrious 26-year career in cybersecurity sales, distinguished by his strategic approach to fostering relationships with key stakeholders and driving revenue growth. His deep commitment to customer advocacy sets him apart, with a philosophy that customer success naturally leads to achieving sales targets. Mike's belief in going beyond the call of duty for his clients has been a cornerstone of his success.
Throughout his career, Mike has made significant contributions to the cybersecurity industry, having worked with several leading firms where he established and nurtured executive relationships within Fortune 1-500 companies. His dedication to building his network and offering support to peers and business partners is a testament to his collaborative approach and leadership qualities.
Mike's professional journey is a testament to the power of customer-centric sales strategies and the importance of building lasting relationships in the business world. His achievements and methods serve as a model for excellence in cybersecurity sales, demonstrating that a focus on customer success is integral to personal and organizational success.
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