Cheyenne Sokkappa

Cheyenne Sokkappa

Cheyenne Sokkappa is a Technical Product Marketing Manager at Growth Acceleration Partners (GAP) and its product brand GAPVelocity AI, where she translates complex application modernization and AI migration technology into clear, actionable content for enterprise developers and IT decision-makers. Her work spans product launches, technical blog content, competitive positioning, and go-to-market strategy for GAPVelocity AI’s suite of Agentic AI migration tools. Cheyenne brings a distinctive blend of product management and technical marketing expertise honed across the aerospace, AI/ML, and enterprise software industries. Before joining GAP, she served as Product Manager for AI & ML at Extend, where she led the product roadmap for AI/ML solutions and data platform transformation initiatives. Prior to that, she held a Principal Specialist role at Collins Aerospace, driving product strategy and digital services innovation within the Raytheon Technologies portfolio. She began her career as a Digital Technology Leadership Associate at Raytheon, completing rotations across commercial aviation and defense technology divisions. At GAPVelocity AI, Cheyenne writes extensively about legacy-to-modern application migration, covering topics such as VB6-to-.NET conversion, PowerBuilder-to-Java modernization, Blazor development best practices, and Azure cloud hosting strategies. Her content is informed by hands-on collaboration with GAP’s engineering teams and a deep understanding of the enterprise buyer’s journey, making her articles uniquely useful for both technical practitioners and the business stakeholders who fund modernization initiatives. Cheyenne holds a Master of Science in Computer Information Systems from Boston University and a Bachelor’s degree in Human Centered Design & Engineering from the University of Washington. She is passionate about building inclusive tech communities and has volunteered with Girls Who Code and the Washington State Opportunity Scholarship, mentoring underrepresented students pursuing STEM careers.

Recent Posts by Cheyenne Sokkappa:

by Cheyenne Sokkappa, on Mar 23, 2025 2:00:00 AM

Why Cloud, Why Now? Technology moves fast, but business decisions need to be even faster. Maintaining on-premises infrastructure is costly and can limit business agility. Meanwhile, cloud platforms like Microsoft …

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Topics:AzurecloudBlazorGAP AI Migrator

by Cheyenne Sokkappa, on Feb 16, 2025 5:00:00 AM

Clinging to outdated data access technologies can expose your business to significant risks. If your VB6 applications still rely on Oracle Objects for OLE (OO4O), it’s time to face a …

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Topics:VB6.NETdata modernizationlegacy modernizationVB6 AI Migrator

by Cheyenne Sokkappa, on Jan 31, 2025 1:49:23 PM

When it comes to modernizing applications, software engineers are always searching for the best tools to enhance performance, scalability, and user experience. Enter Blazor, Microsoft’s web application framework that allows …

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Topics:.NETBlazorwebGAP AI Migrator

by Cheyenne Sokkappa, on Jan 26, 2025 3:00:00 AM

PowerBuilder has been a trusted tool for decades, enabling businesses to build reliable database applications with speed and efficiency. But as the technology landscape evolves, PowerBuilder applications are now legacy …

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Topics:PowerBuilder

by Cheyenne Sokkappa, on Jan 13, 2025 9:03:21 AM

Please Note: The VBUC has been renamed to VB6 AI Migrator as of August 2025 Migrating your VB6 code is no small feat. It often feels like balancing on a …

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Topics:Visual BasicVB6.NET 9VB6 AI Migrator

by Cheyenne Sokkappa, on Dec 22, 2024 3:00:00 AM

If you've ever worked with us here at GAPVelocity AI, or used our tools, you know that our tools automate code migration with what we call the Evolution Framework. Legacy …

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Topics:Application ModernizationCode Transformationlegacy modernizationCode Migration

by Cheyenne Sokkappa, on Dec 8, 2024 3:00:00 AM

Just getting started with using the VB6 AI Migrator?Here are some tips and best practices that can help you get started with your migration. VB6 AI Migrator automates the migration …

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Topics:Application ModernizationApplication MigrationVB6.NETlegacy modernizationVB6 AI Migrator

by Cheyenne Sokkappa, on Nov 11, 2024 2:29:58 PM

GAP just dropped a bombshell at .NET Conf that'll make you ditch old desktop apps faster than you can say "Blazor". GAP's new AI-powered tools are here to teleport your …

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Topics:Blazor.NET 9ByteinsightVB6 AI Migrator

by Cheyenne Sokkappa, on Oct 30, 2024 9:22:11 AM

Beware the Ghosts of End-of-Support Dates!👻 Ah, the chilling winds of change are a-blowin' in the tech world, and if you don't keep up with the eerie dance of support …

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Topics:VB6Silverlight.NETvb.netXamarin

by Cheyenne Sokkappa, on Oct 28, 2024 4:10:37 PM

Please Note: The VBUC has been renamed to VB6 AI Migrator as of August 2025 Tired of your VB6 code looking like it’s from the Jurassic era? VBUC 10.3 just …

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Topics:Visual Basic.NET.NET 9VB6 AI Migrator

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