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 shapes your architecture, and what it takes to empower small, product‑centric teams to move fast without breaking everything. The conversation also dives into the emerging role of generative AI agents, the data foundations they require, and why event streams create the perfect backbone for intelligent automation. Packed with real‑world stories and practical guidance, this episode offers a clear blueprint for designing architectures—and organizations—that can innovate continuously at scale.

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 innovation.

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” rather than wait for perfect alignment. Jake shares lessons from leading a 17‑month all‑in migration, including how rapid wins build momentum, how minimal‑viable refactoring keeps teams moving, and why slow migrations often fail due to fear, doubt, and organizational drag. Matthias adds his perspective on avoiding multi‑year planning traps, getting teams hands‑on early, and balancing migration speed with targeted up-skilling. Together, they outline a practical, momentum‑driven approach: migrate quickly, build confidence, and then modernize continuously once workloads land safely in the cloud.

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 and rewrite mission‑critical applications, they explore why modernization demands new architectures, new team structures, and a new way of thinking. With real stories of delivering 80% more revenue with only 60% of the features, they show how modernization can — and should — be driven by measurable business outcomes, not feature parity.

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 to over‑planning, outsourcing missteps, and relying on advice from people who haven’t led a migration. Through practical examples and lessons learned from hundreds of transformations, they reveal what truly drives momentum, accountability, and successful cloud adoption.

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 Mathias Pathak 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 organizational psychology than on tools or architectures.

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 pitfalls that slow organizations down. We also dive into how mechanisms like the AWS Experience‑Based Acceleration (EBA) program help accelerate and de‑risk the process. Whether you’re an IT leader, architect, or part of a cloud transformation team, this episode offers a clear, practical look at migration best practices and the strategies that drive confident, high‑impact modernization.

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 real thinking behind successful transformations, the common pitfalls to avoid, and why the best migrations change not just infrastructure, but how teams think and work.