3 Steps to Zero-Risk Modernization Part 1 - Floyd Del Muro and Tim Rowe

• Step 1: Analyze – Where do I start to modernize? What are my choices? DIY or “as a Service”? Making the right technology choices and preparing a successful business case for modernization all depend on a precise understanding of your existing system. Using real-life examples from customer applications, we will demonstrate how to graphically navigate the underlying structure, dependencies and hot spots within your application. You will learn how to assess the feasibility of each new technology option and accelerate both the planning and execution of your modernization project.

Floyd Del Muro

Director, Business Development at Seneca Global

With 31 years of experience on the IBM midrange platform, Floyd is Director, Business Development for the SenecaGlobal group. In his role at SenecaGlobal, Floyd has been extensively involved in the management of DevOps , Enterprise Modernization and refactoring projects on IBM i, from planning stages through to delivery. His expertise in hybrid application development both native and Cloud makes him a trusted advisor for companies in project rollout, managed services and the introduction of agile methods. Floyd is a trusted global speaker on the subjects of DevOps, Release Management, Modernization, Version Control and BI.

Tim Rowe

Business Architect Application Development & Systems Management for IBM i

Tim Rowe is the Business Architect for IBM i responsible for System Management and Application Development. He has a passion for modernization on IBM i and how we can continue to move IBM i into the world of 'Normal' . In his spare time he is a certified Soccer referee and enjoys refereeing games with his youngest son.