Overview:

As businesses transform exponentially, the focus shifts to smarter, more efficient cloud models that are needed faster than ever. Explore how our legacy modernization strategies with Microsoft accelerate AI readiness for apps, platforms, and digital estates—rethinking the pace of innovation at scale.

At this roundtable, you can ascertain our success in accelerating cloud transformation within high-compliance industries, empowering global leaders across verticals. Also, get strategies that guide industry leaders in overcoming business disruptions while building NextGen AI applications with the Microsoft cloud to shape new business outcomes.

  • Learn how to move beyond traditional lift-and-shift strategies by embedding AI at the core of your application transformation roadmap
  • Discover how automation, templates, and factory-led approaches can accelerate modernization at scale while reducing risks and costs
  • Gain practical learnings from enterprises that have successfully reimagined their legacy estates through AI, automation, and cloud innovation

Agenda:

5:00 – 5:45 PM Registration & Networking
5:45- 6:00 PM Hexaware Introduction and context setting by Parameshwaran Iyer, Sr. Vice President – Hexaware
6:00 – 6:35 PM Panel discussion “Legacy Modernization with Microsoft: Rethinking Transformation for a Smarter, Efficient Cloud applications”
6:35 – 6:45 PM Moderated Q&A session
6:45 – 7:15 PM Demo Session: “Future-Ready Modernization: Unlocking Potential with Amaze and Microsoft’
           – Satya Dantuluri, AVP Cloud Practice – Hexaware
           – Aveek Dasgupta, Vice President Legacy Solution and Modernization – Hexaware
7:15 – 9:00 PM Networking Dinner

 

Speakers:

David Burke

Chief Technology Officer, Nationwide Group

Apurva Kadakia

Senior VP and Global Head of Cloud, Hexaware

Chad Cracknell

Microsoft Client Director – Nationwide Building Society

Speaker Bio:

David Burke, Chief Technology Officer – Nationwide Group

David Burke is the Chief Technology Officer at Nationwide Group.  David is accountable for Technology Strategy, Architecture and Technology Governance. He leads a team of technology specialists delivering innovative solutions, whilst remaining focussed on simplification, modernisation, and resilience. His focus is on leveraging market-leading technology to empower Nationwide’s customers and help them achieve their lifetime goals. David’s leadership is instrumental in driving the organization’s ambitious technology agenda, ensuring it remains at the forefront of the financial services industry. He is passionate about building a stronger, digitally advanced society through cutting-edge technology and operational excellence.

Apurva Kadakia, Senior Vice President & Global Head – Cloud & Partnerships, Hexaware Technologies

As a Global Head of Cloud and Partnerships at Hexaware Technologies he is responsible for all innovative cloud-based modern solutions. He is a transformation evangelist with an experience in building and integrating cloud-based solutions that foster revenue growth and innovative business solutions aligned with industry requirements. Accredited influencer, influencing Cloud and data transformations for 100+ companies including fortune 500 companies and a Strategic advisor helping large enterprises to small businesses putting together a multi-year business strategy leveraging cloud technologies, data analytics and end to end automation.

Chad Cracknell, Microsoft Client Director – Nationwide Building Society

Chad Cracknell is an accomplished Account Director at Microsoft UK, where he leads strategic partnerships within the financial services sector, including key clients such as Nationwide Building Society. With a strong focus on digital transformation and the responsible adoption of Generative AI, Chad helps organisations drive operational efficiency, enhance customer experiences, and achieve sustainable growth through innovative technology solutions. Prior to joining Microsoft, Chad held senior roles at IBM, supporting banking and financial markets clients through complex digital transformation journeys. His career is defined by a commitment to helping organisations unlock the full potential of technology while upholding strong ethical standards.

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