Private Event Series
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Date: Wednesday, 28th August 2024
Time: 12pm – 2:30pm (SGT)
Synopsis and overview of the session
How cloud transformation can serve as a catalyst for better strategic decision making across the organisation, and with partners across every organisation’s value chain
Been there, still doing that
Cloud adoption has largely been crossed off of most technology leaders’ “to-do” lists. Migrating costly assets to flexible cloud platforms have saved them both capex and opex, and allowed them to produce swifter, more business-responsive technology capabilities. It is not hard to convince business teams and partners of the value of the cloud.
That said, technology leaders are still wrestling with many of the same concerns that early adopters have been dealing with for nearly a decade—along with some new ones. These include:
- Managing costs of cloud services as on-demand compute costs are increasingly unpredictable and of need of optimization.
- Harmonizing and managing the hybrid environment of on-premises and cloud environments
- Taking the next step of evolving their application architecture to modernize both technically and operationally.
As ever, aligning business and technology strategies for digital transformation is the key to resolving most of these challenges Cloud adoption has a key role to play in the alignment between IT infrastructure and business planning. It can also become a catalyst for more systemic change within the organization, and between the organization and its partners.
Agile technology adoption, for instance, can have positive bearing on making go-to-market strategies nimbler and more effective, but only when the company’s business model and culture are adapted to these practices.
Be the change you want in the business
Large, ongoing efforts to optimize the cloud have made technology decision makers the champions of organization change across the entire business. Technology teams have guided and advised the businesses on how to use technology as a business enabler.
- How can CIOs and CTO turn their crucial role in aligning business and technology objectives around cloud adoption into a broader ‘agent of change’ to enhance business performance?
Agenda at a glance
14:00 pm – 14:30 pm – ARRIVAL & REGISTRATION
14:30 pm – 14:35 pm – WELCOME ADDRESS
14:35 pm – 15:35 pm – ANALYST BRIEFING: Optimising Cyber Resilience Amid Increasing Complexity in 2024
15:35 pm – 16:10 pm – PANEL DISCUSSION: Modernising Cybersecurity in an AI-Driven World
16:10 pm – 16:40 pm – OPEN DISCUSSION
16:40 pm – 16:45 pm – CLOSING REMARKS
16:45 pm – 18:00 pm – NETWORKING CANAPES & DRINKS
Presenters
Jordan Windebank, Managing Director, Asia Pacific – Ollion
Jordan Windebank is a seasoned leader with over 25 years of experience in enterprise technology, primarily focused on spearheading large-scale cloud and DevOps adoptions across the Asia-Pacific region. As Managing Director at Ollion, he directs a top-tier team of technical experts dedicated to transforming major organizations through advanced cloud-native solutions and strategic innovations.
Jordan’s leadership is best characterized by his strategic oversight of cloud technology deployments that have consistently resulted in significant business outcomes. These initiatives have driven substantial increases in customer adoption, achieved considerable cost reductions through optimized technology resource utilization, and enhanced risk management pertaining to security, obsolescence, and regulatory compliance. This strategic focus ensures that technology investments align tightly with business goals, fostering environments where innovation and agility lead to competitive advantage.
Under his guidance, Ollion has become a beacon for cloud transformation, with Jordan’s team facilitating some of the most impactful cloud migrations in the region. His approach goes beyond mere technical upgrades, focusing instead on how cloud technologies can be leveraged to propel business growth, scalability, and market differentiation.
Jordan is a strong proponent of a business-centric viewpoint in technology, where the true value of digital transformation is measured by its ability to foster business value creation. This perspective is critical in his engagements with C-suite executives at Fortune 100 companies, where he advises on the intersection of business technology and mature execution strategies.
A thought leader in the tech industry, Jordan’s insights into cloud technologies emphasize the importance of strategic alignment between business objectives and technology initiatives. His work facilitates organizational agility, operational efficiency, and sustained business innovation, setting the stage for future-proof growth in rapidly evolving markets.
Jordan Windebank’s extensive experience and visionary leadership have established him as a pivotal figure in redefining enterprise technology strategies across the industry
Andre Sirimanne, Head of Solutions, Asia Pacific – Ollion
Andre Sirimanne is an experienced technologist with a focus on implementing strategic technological transformations in the financial sector. Currently, he is the Head of Solutions at Ollion, where he leads a team of Solution and Delivery Architects across the Asia-Pacific region. His role centers on managing strategic cloud projects and developing customized architectural solutions.
During his time at Standard Chartered Bank as the Chapter Head of Architecture, Andre led the Enterprise Technology Architecture Chapter, focusing on governance, consultancy, and evangelism. His efforts were key in aligning IT products and services with broader architectural strategies and improving stakeholder relationships.
Previously, Andre served as Senior Architect Lead at Standard Chartered, where he was responsible for shaping technology solutions that complied with IT policies and regulatory requirements. His notable contributions include developing cloud patterns for core banking system deployments and establishing a Technology Resilience Maturity Assessment framework.
At J.P. Morgan, Andre, as Vice President and Senior Solutions Architect, was involved in significant data center migrations and application stabilization projects that supported critical business operations. Earlier, at Barclays Capital, he managed global connectivity products and was crucial in strategic architectural planning for DNS and DHCP services.
Andre holds several professional certifications, including AWS Certified Developer and Solution Architect, Certified Cloud Security Professional, and Certified Information Systems Security Professional. He is also a certified practitioner of Human-Centered Design from the LUMA Institute.
Dedicated to practical and effective solutions, Andre is committed to continuous improvement and values collaboration and straightforward communication in all his professional endeavors.
Moderator
Tyron McGurgan, Founder and CEO, Focus Network
Tyron McGurgan is a seasoned entrepreneur, media expert, and events professional boasting over 17 years of industry experience. As the CEO and Founder of Focus Network, a premier research and advisory events company, Tyron has led the charge in providing innovative, localised insights and research platforms for senior executives and teams across APAC and the USA.
Hailing from Sydney, Australia, Tyron kickstarted his career journey in the events and media landscape after completing his education. His early days in print media equipped him with invaluable skills in sales, marketing, and management. Notably, he held a key leadership role at a prominent international events and publishing company, where he managed the APAC region with a team exceeding 100 staff members.
In 2012, Tyron launched Focus Network with a vision to revolutionize how businesses connect and engage with executives. Recognizing the transformative power of data in the events industry, he pioneered a company that leverages cutting-edge tools and platforms to deliver top-notch, data-driven events aimed at helping businesses achieve their objectives.
Under Tyron’s stewardship, Focus Network has evolved from an events company into a formidable Research and Advisory business, collaborating with some of the globe’s most renowned brands and organizations. The company is renowned for its ability to deliver forward-thinking events that integrate the latest research and localized insights derived directly from its analysts.
Beyond his role at Focus Network, Tyron is a revered thought leader and influencer in the events sphere. He frequently graces industry conferences and events as a speaker, sharing his wealth of insights and experiences on topics such as event technology, marketing strategies, and future trends.
Throughout his illustrious career, Tyron has remained steadfast in his commitment to innovation, excellence, and client satisfaction. He is celebrated for his fearless leadership, willingness to challenge the status quo, and propensity for taking calculated risks to achieve his objectives. Tyron’s vision and dedication have been pivotal in propelling Focus Network to success, inspiring and motivating his team to push boundaries and achieve new milestones.
In his leisure time, Tyron enjoys indulging in his passion for golf or cherishing moments with his growing family
About Ollion
Ollion is the enterprise tech consultancy that’s all in on your future. Our global team of cloud-native and AI experts is driven to tackling your most pressing business and IT challenges with ingenuity—helping you standardize, stress-test, and scale new solutions, creating the processes and frameworks you need to take complete control of your IT environment. Our focus is on arming ambitious organisations with the strategy, framework and expertise necessary to leverage the evolving technology landscape to meet your business transformation. Learn more at www.ollion.com.
Website: www.ollion.com
Presenters
Andrew Milroy, VP and Head of Research, Focus Network
Andrew Milroy leads the research and advisory business at Focus Network. His work involves empowering organisations to make decisions more effectively with data-driven insights — derived from Focus Network’s communities.
He is a well-known and respected thought leader and speaker in the APAC region. With more than two decades of leadership experience in the technology sector, Andrew has worked with clients in a variety of tech domains including cybersecurity, IoT, supply chain automation, eCommerce, fintech, cloud computing, AI, and customer experience — and EHS and HR management.
He was recently an adjunct lecturer at ESSEC Business School, Asia Pacific where he taught technology and cybersecurity strategy to Masters students.
Andrew has held regional leadership roles — predominantly based in Singapore — with Frost & Sullivan and Ovum (now Omdia). Prior to working in Singapore, Andrew gained invaluable technology knowledge and experience while working in Europe and the United States.
Andrew is frequently invited to speak, chair and moderate at major technology events. He has also been quoted on global broadcast media, including BBC, CNBC, Bloomberg and Channel News Asia.
Andrew has a BSc from Newcastle University (UK), an MA from Middlesex University (UK) and an MBA from MGSM (Australia). He also a qualified teacher of English as a foreign language.
Ross O’Brien, Principal Advisor, Focus Network
Ross is a writer, commentator, research manager and consultant. His analysis centres on the impact information technologies have on Asia’s economic and social development.
Ross is a recognised thought leader on technology-enabled sustainability, having conceived and developed two global indexes which assess the role of new technologies in the fight against climate change: The Green Future Index and The Blue Technology Barometer. The Green Future Index is used as a benchmarking tool by several national and pan-national government organizations worldwide, including the European Commission.
Ross has written and delivered reports and presentations for C-level executives for over two decades as an independent consultant and has served as a non-executive director on the board of Weyland Tech, a developer of mobile business and fintech applications.
Being based in Hong Kong for over 20 years, and in Asia for nearly 30, Ross has conducted market research and consulting projects in over a dozen Asian economies, including months-long engagements in China, Indonesia, Vietnam and Bangladesh. He has also worked in professional service teams at Asian technology firms including Huawei and PT Telkom.
About Focus Network
We at Focus Network like to be known as much more than just an events company; we class ourselves as a data-driven information hub for senior-level executives to leverage their learnings from, while at the same time assisting businesses in connecting with the most relevant technology partners to frame new relationships.
Since opening the doors in 2012 we have hosted over 100 C-level strategic summit platforms across multiple verticals for senior decision-makers, facilitated over 50,000 face to face business meetings with technology leaders, interviewed over 15,000 c-level executives, created over 60 bespoke private events for clients and helped formulate and execute over 300 private lunches and dinners across Asia Pacific and North America.
An events company helping BUSINESSES TO CONNECT, INFLUENCE AND ENGAGE WITH SENIOR DECISION MAKERS
Website: www.focusnetwork.co
