TechTalks | IBM: From Incremental Refactors to Intelligent Modernization at Enterprise Scale

Most large‑scale modernization efforts stall because traditional approaches can’t manage system‑level complexity, risk, or velocity at enterprise scale. Software engineering leaders are under pressure to move faster without breaking mission‑critical systems.

In this TechTalks^™ session, join experts Solange Deschâtres and Jay Talekar as they examine why code assistants fall short for modernization and what an agentic AI approach changes. You’ll gain a clearer decision framework for reducing modernization timelines from months to days, improving code quality, and advancing transformation initiatives with measurable risk reduction.

Key topics include:

Why traditional modernization approaches and code assistants struggle to support enterprise-scale transformation initiatives
How an agentic AI approach can accelerate modernization timelines while improving code quality and reducing operational risk
A practical framework for advancing mission-critical modernization efforts with greater speed, scalability, and measurable outcomes

Register now to discover how agentic AI can help accelerate enterprise modernization with greater speed, precision, and confidence.

Solange Deschatres, Moderator

Solange Deschâtres

Sr. Director, Global Marketing & Content

Energize Marketing

Jay Talekar, IBM

Jay Talekar

Bobster

IBM

Jay is an Engineer for Bob specializing in enterprise application modernization and Agentic AI integration, infusing AI and automation to significantly reduce modernization efforts compared to traditional DIY methods. As a technical leader at IBM, Jay has established a modernization practice that accelerates digital transformation by leveraging Agentic AI to automate complex migration tasks, systematically reduce technical debt, and drive measurable gains in operational efficiency. His work spans cloud-native architecture design, AI-driven automation frameworks, containerization strategies, and DevOps enablement, enabling organizations to achieve sustainable competitive advantage, unlock innovation potential through intelligent agents, and realize significant effort savings while maintaining business continuity throughout the modernization lifecycle.

Jay Talekar

Bobster at IBM

Jay is an Engineer for Bob specializing in enterprise application modernization and Agentic AI integration. He has established a modernization practice that accelerates digital transformation by leveraging Agentic AI to automate complex migration tasks, systematically reduce technical debt, and drive measurable gains in operational efficiency. His work spans cloud-native architecture design, AI-driven automation frameworks, containerization strategies, and DevOps enablement.

Solange Deschâtres

TechTalks^™ Host at Energize Marketing^®

Solange is a technology marketing strategist specializing in thought leadership, go-to-market strategy, and executive storytelling for enterprise technology organizations. She has helped brands including Symantec, Microsoft, Cisco, OpenText, and TIAA translate complex technologies into compelling market narratives that accelerate growth and strengthen customer engagement. Her work spans product positioning, content strategy, competitive intelligence, and integrated demand generation programs.