Which Server Model Is Right For You?

MentorMate will host a panel of technical experts and explorers to discuss how the increased adoption and evolution of the cloud has impacted their server management, why they chose their solution and how it has benefitted their business.

With its growing popularity and applicability to even heavily-regulated industries, the “cloud” has CIOs, IT Directors and startups alike asking what the logistics of offsite server management could mean for their businesses.

Today, companies must choose an architecture that’s right from them, their data, customer security, storage needs, budget and more. What should you consider when choosing between on-prem servers, cloud-based-servers or a hybrid solution? How do you start the discussion with your team? What is the process to migrate from on-prem to cloud-based servers? Is a hybrid model the best option for your organization?

MentorMate will host a panel of technical experts and explorers to discuss how the increased adoption and evolution of the cloud has impacted their server management, why they chose their solution and how it has benefited their business.

Panelists

Paul Johansen
Paul Johansen

VP Product Management & CTO, Edmentum

Paul Johansen is the Chief Technology Officer and Vice President of Product Management at Edmentum. Edmentum is a SaaS provider of online learning solutions used in all 50 states, the United Kingdom and China by over 14 million students. Paul oversees all aspects of technology at Edmentum including the management and operations of Edmentum’s data center locations and cloud infrastructure. Paul has been in the software industry for over 20 years holding positions in enterprise architecture at Deloitte, Alltel (Verizon) and HP prior to joining Edmentum. Paul holds undergraduate degrees in Marketing and Computer Science from the University of Minnesota Duluth and a MBA from MIT.

Sean Poeschl
Sean Poeschl

Senior System Engineer, Concurrency

Sean Poeschl is a Senior Engineer at Concurrency working in their Cloud Datacenter practice with a focus on hybrid integration into Microsoft Azure. He works with customers to evaluate their current environment, future state needs, and how to move between those two points in a Cloud friendly fashion.

Ben Davis
Ben Davis

EVP/Chief Digital Officer, Cambria

Technology Executive with 15 years of experience in leading both US based and international projects and teams. Extensive experience in developing technical go-to-market strategies that address complex business problems with leading edge hardware, software and cloud technologies.

Mike Sabin
Mike Sabin

Enterprise Architecture Director, Medica

Innovative, well-rounded technology professional with more than 15 years experience in leading technical teams and IT professionals in the accomplishments of business goals. He is driven by continuous learning and the application of technology for the betterment of innovative business solutions.

Craig Knighton
Craig Knighton

VP Strategic Consulting, MentorMate

Craig’s passion is finding magic at the intersection of business and technology. The healthcare software market is a challenging but rewarding focus for this passion as he looks for ways to improve both patient outcomes and experiences through the thoughtful application of software products. Craig is an electrical engineer and MBA by training with a 25-year career as a software developer. As an experienced product development leader, he is happiest when building beautiful products with a high functioning team.