For the upcoming episode, my guest is Arin Roy, architect at Capgemini and a key member of the global Application Modernization team. Together, we explore the rapidly evolving world of modernization and dive into questions such as:

→ What does application modernization truly imply today?
→ How has the meaning of “application modernization” evolved in 2026—and why is it far more than a lift‑and‑shift to the cloud?
→ Which business outcomes—time‑to‑market, risk reduction, cost efficiency, customer experience—are consistently achievable, and how do you distinguish real results from empty promises?
→ How do you determine which applications to modernize first, and which criteria and data points matter most?
→ What are the most common pitfalls in portfolio assessments—hidden dependencies, licensing surprises, compliance constraints—and how can organizations avoid them?
→ Which platform‑engineering practices genuinely accelerate modernization, and which ones unintentionally slow teams down?
→ What organizational changes—team topologies, skills, operating model—are essential to ensure modernization sticks long after the project ends?
→ Can you share one modernization case you’re proud of, including before/after metrics and lessons learned—and one misstep that others can learn from?
→ Looking ahead, which trends and technologies will shape application modernization over the next 3–5 years?

Enjoy!