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Legacy code is everywhere—but few know how to modernize it without breaking everything.
In this episode of Pitch, Build, Scale, Chris Fanchi talks with Ira Baxter, CEO of Semantic Designs, about the art and science of software transformation. From rewriting 10 million lines of COBOL to building transformation engines that rival compilers, Ira shares 40+ years of insight into why most modernization projects fail—and what it takes to succeed.
Whether you’re a software leader navigating legacy debt or just curious how massive systems evolve, this episode is packed with stories, strategies, and bold truths you won’t hear anywhere else.
Legacy code is everywhere—but few know how to modernize it without breaking everything.
In this episode of Pitch, Build, Scale, Chris Fanchi talks with Ira Baxter, CEO of Semantic Designs, about the art and science of software transformation. From rewriting 10 million lines of COBOL to building transformation engines that rival compilers, Ira shares 40+ years of insight into why most modernization projects fail—and what it takes to succeed.
Whether you’re a software leader navigating legacy debt or just curious how massive systems evolve, this episode is packed with stories, strategies, and bold truths you won’t hear anywhere else.