Stephen Hennessy
Partner Development Specialist
Westcon-AWS
Stephen is a strategic technology leader specializing in AWS cloud assessments and modernizations, responsible for transforming legacy Microsoft/VMware-based infrastructures into modern cloud environments. As a Partner Development Lead for ANZ, Stephen collaborates closely with AWS partners to accelerate cloud adoption and optimize their AWS practices. His expertise lies in developing and implementing migration strategies that drive partner revenue growth while ensuring exceptional customer value and outcomes. By focusing on seamless transitions and technical excellence, Stephen helps organizations maximize their cloud investments and achieve operational efficiency. Stephen works with business and technical decision-makers to help plan successful migration projects that meet both partner and customer objectives.
SESSIONS
Day 2
11:50
Interactive Breakout Sessions
During this session, attendees will have the opportunity to attend 2 x 30-minute interactive breakout sessions of their choice.
Breakout A:
App-lied AI
Join us as we design and build a unique Google AI app experience that enables real-time interactions between users and AI using multiple modalities such as text, audio and video.
Nakul Gowdra, AI/ML Lead, Google Cloud New Zealand
Breakout B:
Cyber Resilience as the New Perimeter
Join us to see how automation and integrated workflows can result in optimal efficacy.
Paul Barge, APAC Channel Development Manager, Kaseya
Breakout C:
Migrating to the Cloud.
Session 1:
Andrew Diamond, Partner Migrations Lead, Westcon-AWS and Stephen Hennessy, Partner Development Specialist, Westcon-AWS
Session 2:
André Bezuidenhout, Technical Director - Cloud (AWS), Inde Technology
Breakout D:
AI’s Game-Changing Promise and Potential for Peril
Adopting AI for Business Growth: Explore the significant pressure professionals face to embrace AI and its potential benefits for business growth
Navigating AI Challenges and Risks: Discuss the importance of being prepared for the challenges and substantial risks that come with AI implementation
Actionable Strategies for AI Integration: Discuss insights into key liabilities and share actionable strategies that can be immediately implemented within organisations to effectively integrate AI
Anthony Rees, Solutions Engineer – APAC, Airia