Kelyn CTO Featured in Cloud Exchange Roundtable with AWS and Commvault

Ryan Lake, CTO of KELYN Technologies, was recently invited to join a distinguished panel of cloud experts at Cloud Exchange 2023, a roundtable hosted by Federal News Network (FNN). He was joined by leading professionals from AWS and Commvault, with FNN's Jason Miller moderating the conversation.

The panel explored evolving strategies for successful digital transformation in federal agencies. While many agencies have taken early steps toward cloud adoption, a majority are still navigating this complex journey.

🎥 Watch the 15-minute recorded session here:
Cloud Exchange 2023 Roundtable

Key Takeaways from the Cloud Exchange Panel

Tactic 1: Understand Your Current Infrastructure

Ryan Lake – CTO, KELYN Technologies

• Emphasized the importance of a clear understanding of existing infrastructure.
• Noted that agencies often have a mix of applications, with some easier to move to the cloud than others.
• Commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) software may present challenges—especially if unsupported by vendors.
• Mission-critical applications may need to remain on-premise, but strategies can be developed to make them more resilient and cloud-like.

Tactic 2: Develop a Savvy Team

Richard Breakiron – Senior Director, Strategic Initiatives, Commvault

• Stressed the need for a skilled team that understands both on-premise and cloud environments.
• Working with a seasoned managed service provider like KELYN ensures optimal use of tools from AWS and Commvault.
• Success lies in building a team that can bridge knowledge gaps and enable collaborative cloud solutions.

Tactic 3: Spend Time Upfront on Planning

Sean Phupanich – Principal Solutions Architect, AWS

• Highlighted thorough planning as a critical success factor.
• Each agency’s system and applications are unique, requiring tailored migration strategies.
• Cloud platforms provide economies of scale and tools that support modernization and innovation—but only when backed by proper planning.

Conclusion

The panelists agreed that successful digital transformation hinges on three foundational tactics:

1. Understanding current infrastructure
2. Building the right cloud-savvy team
3. Investing in upfront planning

By following these practices, federal agencies can better position themselves to take full advantage of cloud technology, paving the way for scalable, secure, and innovative operations.