Build your modernisation factory

An interactive AWS workshop

Hands-on strategies to modernise, scale, and future-proof your applications

Manchester 5 June
09:00 AM – 12:00 PM
In-Person @ AWS Office

Modernisation isn’t a moment—
it’s a method.

Leading enterprises approach modernisation as a scalable factory—driven by cloud-native technologies, repeatable frameworks, and future-ready architecture.

Join AWS, vFunction, and Steamhaus for a complimentary, small-group workshop focused on real-world modernisation outcomes.

Whether you’re modernising legacy systems or preparing for GenAI workloads, this session will equip you with proven strategies, live demos, and direct access to experts.

Why you should attend

The ability to modernise at scale has never been more critical. You’ll walk away with:

  • A practical blueprint to scale modernization across teams and applications
  • A framework to prioritise high-impact opportunities and reduce technical debt
  • Strategies to architect for GenAI and emerging technologies
  • Hands-on demos using AWS tools like Amazon Q and vFunction
  • Real-world lessons from enterprises driving successful transformations

Speakers -

Jamie Walker

Jamie Walker

Principal Consultant, Steamhaus

Jamie is a Principal Consultant at Steamhaus, where he leads cloud modernisation and migration projects that help customers unlock the full potential of AWS. With a background in DevOps and Site Reliability Engineering, Jamie brings deep expertise in designing resilient, scalable architectures - particularly in containerised and serverless environments. Beyond his role at Steamhaus, Jamie is an AWS Community Builder and co-organiser of both the AWS Manchester User Group and ServerlessDays Manchester, where he actively contributes to the UK cloud and developer community.

Len Gomes

Len Gomes

Partner Solutions Architect, AWS

Len is a Partner Solutions Architect working with top software companies (ISV’s) that partner with AWS across EMEA. He helps partners architect, optimize, and deliver cloud-based solutions that drive business value for customers while ensuring technical excellence and AWS best practices. Len has a passion for networking, hybrid and edge services and solutions.

Sam Cole

Sam Cole

Alliances Solutions Director, vFunction

Sam is the Alliances Solutions Director at vFunction, leading channel and partner technical enablement, training, & delivery for the application modernization ecosystem. Previously, Sam has worked extensively in solution architecture, consulting, and engineering roles for large datacenter and application modernization projects. Sam is based in Bristol, UK.

Choose your workshop

London workshop (full)

Wednesday, 21 May 2025
AWS London Office (LHR14)
60 Holborn Viaduct, London EC1A 1FD

Manchester workshop

Thursday, 5 June 2025
AWS Manchester Office
Hanover Building, Hanover Street, Manchester M4 4GW

Agenda 09:00 AM – Noon

  • 09:00 AM Arrival and Check-in
  • Opening Session: The Modernisation Factory Mindset
  • AWS Best Practices: Accelerating at Scale with the Right Tools
  • Hands-On Lab: Application Modernisation with vFunction and Amazon Q
  • Executive Panel: What Successful Modernisation Teams Get Right

Plus: A look into GenAI’s impact on modernisation roadmaps

🚨 Space is limited for this expert-led, hands-on workshop.
📌 Secure your spot now and take the next step in your modernisation journey.

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