Michael Curry is the President of the Data Modernization Business Unit at Rocket Software. He joined the company in 2023, bringing with him extensive knowledge of building business software products, defining and executing software product strategy, and implementing large-scale systems within Fortune 500 companies. As president, he oversees worldwide strategy, development, and product management for the Data Modernization business unit. Prior to Rocket Software, he served as an executive in residence for Great Hill Partners, a Growth Private Equity firm in Boston, where he led a detailed market assessment of the Data and AI markets. His background also includes leadership positions in multiple software companies, including 17 years at IBM, leading strategy and execution in business lines across integration, artificial intelligence, data governance and analytics, and SaaS business applications. He has served as a member of the IBM Technology Team, the IBM AI Ethics Board, and the IBM Distinguished Industry Leader Board. This deep experience underscores his track record across all facets of building software businesses.
By embracing a strategic approach to data and workload migration and leveraging the inherent flexibility of hybrid cloud architectures, businesses can navigate the complexities of modernization while driving innovation and resilience.