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Dr. Asa Kalavade

Author: Dr. Asa Kalavade

Asa leads AWS Transform, helping customers migrate and modernize their infrastructure, applications, and code. Previously, she led the AWS go-to-market tools transformation, incorporating generative AI capabilities. She also managed hybrid storage and data transfer services. Before joining AWS in 2016, Asa founded two venture-backed startups and remains active in mentoring Boston startups. She holds a PhD in electrical engineering and computer science from UC Berkeley and more than 40 patents.

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AWS: Why agentic AI marks an inflection point for enterprise modernization

Enterprises are achieving 5-80x faster modernization while reducing costs by 90% through agentic AI—a fundamental shift that’s helping companies like BMW, Air Canada, and CSL transform the $2.41 trillion technical debt crisis into competitive advantage.