Accelerating IT Modernization with a Hybrid Low-Code Microservice Architecture

Outdated technologies, piles of paperwork, lengthy business processes, frustrated stakeholders, difficult to use systems, and complex government mandates are just a few reasons motivating federal agencies to modernize. Many government processes have adapted to the underlying IT systems, and consequentially over time, become brittle and inefficient. Agencies are trying to not only modernize their IT systems but fundamentally redefine their business processes and transform into a software and data-powered digital organization. To achieve these goals, agencies have embarked on combining Business Process Reengineering (BPR) with the most efficient technologies such as COTS, low-code/ PaaS, or full custom development.

Low-code platforms such as Salesforce and Appian, offer the ability to quickly build and deploy applications on FedRAMP authorized cloud platforms. However, low-code platforms, on their own, may not always be able to address all of the business and technical requirements. In a lot of cases, some custom development and commodity services, such as document management are necessary. In these cases, a microservices-based architecture is ideal for achieving agility and scalability. Agencies have begun to embrace a hybrid approach integrating low-code and microservices architecture patterns to serve as the foundation for building next-generation systems.

The speakers will talk about their modernization journeys, low-code experiences, what works, what doesn’t, and why low-code hybrid solutions are needed for more large and complex modernization programs.

Learning Objectives

Learn about the benefits offered by a combination of low-code and microservices.
Identify modernization pitfalls to avoid when selecting technology solutions.
Explore how to design and scale the Agile/DevOps process when building hybrid low-code solutions.
Understand best practices in security and integration architecture with hybrid low-code and microservice architectures.

Speaker and Presenter Information

Speakers:
Ankur Saini, Director of Information Technology, U.S. Department of Transportation (Invited)
Rajiv Kadayam, Chief Technology Officer, Pyramid Systems
Michael Shields, Senior Solutions Architect, Pyramid Systems

Moderator:
Raju Rathod, Senior Director for DHS, Pyramid Systems

Relevant Government Agencies

Navy & Marine Corps, DOD & Military, Dept of Agriculture, Dept of Commerce, Dept of Education, Dept of Energy, Dept of Health & Human Services, Dept of Homeland Security, Dept of the Interior, Dept of Labor, Dept of Transportation, Dept of Treasury, Dept of Veterans Affairs, EPA, GSA, USPS, SSA, NASA, National Institutes of Health, State & Local Government, FDA, NSA