Niall McPhillips is an Oracle ACE Director and a member of Symposium 42. He has presented many times at international conferences on different subjects including the use of Oracle technologies including APEX, ORDS, PL/SQL, REST, JSON, Oracle Text, SODA, Multimedia as well as on his experiences with the implementation of large APEX projects.

He has been using Oracle since 1989, has been using Oracle PL/SQL Web technologies since 1995 and Oracle APEX since 2005.

Niall has developed many large, multilingual applications for multinational companies and organisations all over the world. He is a strong believer in PL/SQL and APEX solutions because of their stability, scalability, and rapid development speed.

Niall McPhillips is an Oracle ACE Director and a member of Symposium 42. He has presented many times at international conferences on different subjects including the use of Oracle technologies including APEX, ORDS, PL/SQL, REST, JSON, Oracle Text, S... Show more

Oracle ACE Pro and DBA Team Lead at Abakus Plus, where his team handles proactive maintenance of Oracle databases and their infrastructure.
Co-author of several commercial database tools including APPM (Oracle performance monitoring), Backup Server, and Deja Vu (test & dev provisioning).

On the open-source side, he is the author of DDLFS and ASMFS — two FUSE filesystems that expose Oracle internals as mountable Linux filesystems.

Oracle Certified Professional (DBA and Java SE), with additional certifications in Exadata and OCI.

Regular speaker at Oracle user group conferences in Europe.

Oracle ACE Pro and DBA Team Lead at Abakus Plus, where his team handles proactive maintenance of Oracle databases and their infrastructure. Co-author of several commercial database tools including APPM (Oracle performance monitoring), Backup Server... Show more

Experienced Software Engineer | Architect | Keynote & Public Speaker | Java Champion | Google Developer Expert for Cloud | Docker Captain | Oracle ACE Pro | Community Leader | Mentor | Ex-leader of JavaZone and Norwegian JUG – javaBin.

Experienced Software Engineer | Architect | Keynote & Public Speaker | Java Champion | Google Developer Expert for Cloud | Docker Captain | Oracle ACE Pro | Community Leader | Mentor | Ex-leader of JavaZone and Norwegian JUG – javaBin. Show more

Passionate OCI professional and Oracle Apps engineer. Working for a few years with Oracle products and I always try to get the best out it!

Focusing on networking and security and helping with migrations of workloads to OCI or implementing applications to OCI. Designing, building and maintaining tenants.

With that comes experience and knowledge that I am sharing with the community.

Passionate OCI professional and Oracle Apps engineer. Working for a few years with Oracle products and I always try to get the best out it! Focusing on networking and security and helping with migrations of workloads to OCI or implementing applica... Show more

Database Designer, Business Analyst and Software Developer with 35+ years of experience. Oracle ACE Pro. Skilled in Database design, SQL and PL/SQL, APEX, Forms/Reports/Designer. Author of various APIs and utilities such as QR code generator, D.O.M.E, Word generator, SVG generator, which are available freely on GIT. Conference speaker at various conferences such as Apex Alpe Adria or regional Oracle User Groups (Slovenia, Austria, Croatia). Oracle certified professional for Advanced PL/SQL, APEX, Forms and Java SE developer.

Database Designer, Business Analyst and Software Developer with 35+ years of experience. Oracle ACE Pro. Skilled in Database design, SQL and PL/SQL, APEX, Forms/Reports/Designer. Author of various APIs and utilities such as QR code generator, D.O.M.E... Show more

Ambili is a Principal Consultant in Analytics with Rittman Mead Consulting LTD with an industry experience of around 19 years. Her special focus is on Oracle Analytics, Oracle Digital Assistant, Oracle Database, Big Data and Graph DB primarily. Ambili is a passionate trainer who has trained many batches in Oracle DB development, Oracle Big Data and Oracle Analytics Cloud as a passion. Ambili has been a frequent Speaker at various international Oracle user group conferences since 2017 and is certified as an Oracle Cloud Platform Enterprise Analytics Professional, Oracle Cloud Infrastructure Digital Assistant Professional and Oracle Certified Professional in Oracle Database Development. She is also a certified associate in Oracle Machine Learning using Autonomous Database, Oracle Cloud Infrastructure and Oracle Cloud Data Management. She has also been actively blogging and taking frequent webinars in her organisation forums.
In her own words, she is an IT Professional by career, a Speaker by passion and an Artist by soul!

Ambili is a Principal Consultant in Analytics with Rittman Mead Consulting LTD with an industry experience of around 19 years. Her special focus is on Oracle Analytics, Oracle Digital Assistant, Oracle Database, Big Data and Graph DB primarily. Ambil... Show more

Vincent Vauban is a seasoned Java Fullstack developer with over 15 years of experience 🗓️, specializing in Java, Spring, JavaScript, React, and Angular.

He is deeply committed to helping others grow 🚀 in their software development journey by offering comprehensive courses, practical tutorials, and certification preparation.

Beyond teaching, Vincent fosters collaboration within the developer community 🤝 through meetups, workshops, and online platforms.

A lifelong learner, he holds multiple certifications 📄 and continuously sharpens his skills to stay ahead in the tech world.

Vincent Vauban is a seasoned Java Fullstack developer with over 15 years of experience 🗓️, specializing in Java, Spring, JavaScript, React, and Angular. He is deeply committed to helping others grow 🚀 in their software development journey by off... Show more

Being in IT business as a specialist for Linux, Martin Klier has been involved in the administration of Oracle Databases for about twenty years now. The integration of large Oracle-based high-availability solutions (MAA) with RAC and Data Guard were the first challenges. In the last years, he largely moved into performance analysis and tuning of complex systems with dynamically changing load profiles.
Skeptical needs assessments, thorough architecture planning, decent system sizing, critical benchmarking and experienced load-focused system analysis are Martin’s formula to success in avoiding production downtime.
For years now, Martin can be found speaking on topics regarding “Oracle Core, Performance and High Availability” on various national and international conferences, like COLLABROATE (IOUG), Oracle Cloud World, UTOUG, ECO, POUG or DOAG Konferenz.
Martin frequently blogs about recent issues and their solutions at http://www.usn-it.de and is known on BlueSky as @MartinKlierDBA.
Martin works a lot for the community, especially for the German Oracle Database Community “ora2know”, the Linux User Group Mitterteich, is an Oracle ACE Director (Database) and proud member of Symposium42.

Being in IT business as a specialist for Linux, Martin Klier has been involved in the administration of Oracle Databases for about twenty years now. The integration of large Oracle-based high-availability solutions (MAA) with RAC and Data Guard were ... Show more

Luiz Real is a Software Engineer with 20+ years of experience. Passionate about Java, AI, and emerging technologies, he’s a SouJava São Paulo JUG leader and co-host of The Out of the Box Developer podcast. Beyond his technical leadership, Luiz dedicates part of his career to teaching and mentoring, connecting academic concepts with real-world practices. He is a frequent speaker at conferences, meetups, and technology events, and is the author of Kickstart Software Engineering Fundamentals.

Luiz Real is a Software Engineer with 20+ years of experience. Passionate about Java, AI, and emerging technologies, he’s a SouJava São Paulo JUG leader and co-host of The Out of the Box Developer podcast. Beyond his technical leadership, Luiz dedica... Show more

Stefan Oehrli is an Oracle ACE Director and Oracle Database Security Architect at Accenture, where he works as a Tech Architecture Manager. A trained electrical engineer, he has worked with Oracle databases since 1998 — first as a DBA and team lead at a major Swiss telecom provider, then for over a decade as a Solution Manager and trainer at Trivadis, now part of Accenture. He specializes in Oracle Database security — Advanced Security, Unified Auditing, Data Safe, encryption, and Oracle Unified Directory — and has secured Oracle environments across Swiss government, telecom, automotive, and insurance. He co-authored the security chapter of Der Oracle DBA (Hanser, 2016), speaks regularly at DOAG, AOUG, SOUG, OUGN, UKOUG, and Oracle CloudWorld / AI World, and maintains an open Oracle security knowledge base at oradba.ch.

Stefan Oehrli is an Oracle ACE Director and Oracle Database Security Architect at Accenture, where he works as a Tech Architecture Manager. A trained electrical engineer, he has worked with Oracle databases since 1998 — first as a DBA and team lead a... Show more

Elias Nogueira is a distinguished software engineer specializing in Quality Engineering, delivering practical hands-on sessions on testing and development practices for backend, frontend, and mobile technologies using Java and open-source solutions.

As a Java Champion and Oracle ACE Pro, he actively contributes to the Java community, advocating for best practices and innovation in testing. As an editor for Java Magazine NL, he helps writers deliver the best content to readers in the Netherlands.

Elias Nogueira is a distinguished software engineer specializing in Quality Engineering, delivering practical hands-on sessions on testing and development practices for backend, frontend, and mobile technologies using Java and open-source solutions. ... Show more

Ron Ekins is the Director of Field Solution Architecture for EMEA & LATAM at Everpure, where he serves as the primary technical advisor on data-related discussions. With over 30 years of experience in data management, Ron brings a wealth of expertise in the development, design, and delivery of complex information systems projects. His extensive background is complemented by his notable contributions to the field, including 4 granted US patents related to data security and governance.

An esteemed Oracle ACE Director, Ron is an active and influential member of the global Oracle community and has had the privilege of speaking at numerous prestigious industry conferences around the world.

Ron Ekins is the Director of Field Solution Architecture for EMEA & LATAM at Everpure, where he serves as the primary technical advisor on data-related discussions. With over 30 years of experience in data management, Ron brings a wealth of expertise... Show more

Louis Moreaux began his Oracle journey with the database in 2013, before discovering Oracle APEX in 2017. Today, he is a senior Oracle APEX developer and Tech Lead at Talan (formerly Insum Solutions), specializing in the creation of custom low-code applications.

An Oracle ACE Pro, Louis actively contributes to the Oracle APEX community through open-source projects such as Flows for APEX and the development of Oracle APEX plug-ins. He frequently shares his expertise on his blog and through conferences and webinars.

Louis Moreaux began his Oracle journey with the database in 2013, before discovering Oracle APEX in 2017. Today, he is a senior Oracle APEX developer and Tech Lead at Talan (formerly Insum Solutions), specializing in the creation of custom low-code a... Show more

Database Engineer at Percona, working primarily with MySQL and its forks.
An open-source enthusiast who loves to check coding and create PR's when possible. Love working with MySQL tools such as ProxySQL, Orchestrator, and Percona Toolkit.

Database Engineer at Percona, working primarily with MySQL and its forks. An open-source enthusiast who loves to check coding and create PR's when possible. Love working with MySQL tools such as ProxySQL, Orchestrator, and Percona Toolkit. Show more

Flavio is an experienced and passionate IT engineer specializing in Oracle Databases, with over 12 years of global experience. He began his career as an Oracle DBA at one of Venezuela's top banks in 2012. In 2016, he relocated to Argentina, where he worked in diverse industries, most notably at JP Morgan Chase, a leading US bank. By 2021, Flavio had moved to Spain and joined Accenture in 2022, leveraging his extensive expertise. He has led numerous transformation projects, successfully migrating core databases for various companies, including insurance and financial institutions, from on-premises to the Cloud or Exadata Cloud at Customer.

Flavio holds over 10 certifications, including 11g Administrator Certified Associate (OCA), Oracle Database Administrator 12c Certified Professional (OCP), Oracle Database Administrator 23ai Certified Associate, and several Oracle Cloud Infrastructure certifications. His deep knowledge spans Oracle 10g/11g/12c/19c databases, Exadata Cloud at Customer (X8m, X9m), RAC, RMAN, Multitenant, and Data Guard. He is also skilled in implementing and maintaining GoldenGate replication (both unidirectional and bidirectional) and excels in troubleshooting and performance tuning to optimize SQL performance. Flavio can diagnose and resolve issues across various tiers (application, network, database, server, or storage) and is proficient in anticipating and managing critical solutions.

Flavio is eager to continue sharing valuable information and participating in conferences to spread his knowledge about databases to everyone. His dedication to the field ensures that he remains at the forefront of the latest trends and technologies, continually contributing to the community and fostering a deeper understanding of database management

Flavio is an experienced and passionate IT engineer specializing in Oracle Databases, with over 12 years of global experience. He began his career as an Oracle DBA at one of Venezuela's top banks in 2012. In 2016, he relocated to Argentina, where he ... Show more

Loiane Groner is a Java Champion, Angular GDE, Microsoft MVP, Oracle ACE with over 18 years of experience and a Director at BNY. In her spare time, she loves contributing to the community, and she publishes tech videos on Youtube and creates free programming courses at https://loiane.training.

Loiane Groner is a Java Champion, Angular GDE, Microsoft MVP, Oracle ACE with over 18 years of experience and a Director at BNY. In her spare time, she loves contributing to the community, and she publishes tech videos on Youtube and creates free pro... Show more

Benjamin has a long-term and hands-on experience with introducing, building, running, coaching and speaking about Java, Microservices (including DDD and events), Docker/Containerization, distributed/self-contained systems (SCS) and disruptive technologies.

At day he works as Tech Lead for Cloud Technologies at codecentric. At night he hacks on innovative trends like FaaS, Service Meshes, Voice UIs and IoT. At evenings he organizes workshops, talks and code retreats at the Software Crafters Community Jena (Softwerkskammer Jena) and the Java User Group Thüringen. On weekends he serves as a board member at the Java Aktuell Magazine and at the JavaLand conference – leading the Architecture and Methodology & Culture streams.

He also runs Open Data Hackathons as well as Devoxx4Kids events. Regularly he also gives university lectures on OOP, Java, Docker, Git, Project Management and Agile Methodologies. In his leisure time he enjoys road cycling, art & theaters, wine/gin/whiskey tastings and discussions about politics and improving IT organizations.

Benjamin has a long-term and hands-on experience with introducing, building, running, coaching and speaking about Java, Microservices (including DDD and events), Docker/Containerization, distributed/self-contained systems (SCS) and disruptive technol... Show more

Senior Software Developer, with more than 20 years of experience in Oracle Database technologies. Got involved with Oracle database as a DBA in Kit Ingenieria Electrónica, then working as PL/SQL Developer and later Database Architect in Neoris Argentina and Kapsch TraficCom Argentina for more than 15 years. Currently working as Data Engineer / Database Developer on OZ.

I am a member of the Oracle ACE program since January 2019 and also a member of AROUG (Argentina Oracle User Group) since 2012, participating as speaker on OTN and ODC tours in Latin America since 2013, and I also participate on Oracle community forums on a daily basis.

I am an avid reader of history and international affairs. I enjoy traveling and knowing new places and cultures, both while at work or while on family vacations.

Senior Software Developer, with more than 20 years of experience in Oracle Database technologies. Got involved with Oracle database as a DBA in Kit Ingenieria Electrónica, then working as PL/SQL Developer and later Database Architect in Neoris Argent... Show more

Piet is a Database Consultant and DBA.
He is in IT since 1987, and specialises in Oracle-, Postgres- and Databases-related technology since 1994. He combines conceptual knowledge and technical know-how with working-experience in small and large organisations, both local and international.

He also invests a lot of effort in maintaining a network of Like-Minded database-specialists worldwide and is a regular speaker at international user group events and symposia.

Piet likes to Travel, preferably by motorcycle, speaks various languages more or less acceptably, and is alway interested in learning how to say “Dober Dan” and “Hvala” in a few more languages (provided he can learn it on site).

Piet is a Database Consultant and DBA. He is in IT since 1987, and specialises in Oracle-, Postgres- and Databases-related technology since 1994. He combines conceptual knowledge and technical know-how with working-experience in small and large orga... Show more

Gustavo is KNEX's CTO, leading the delivery and support organizations helping customers on their journey to the cloud. He is also an Oracle ACE Director since 2012.
He has delivered presentations at more than 200 conferences worldwide in more than 25 countries in North America, Europe, Latin America, and Asia.

Multiple events, including OOW, OCW, Collaborate, BluePrint4d, Ascend, KSCOPE and user group events, since 2006.

Gustavo is KNEX's CTO, leading the delivery and support organizations helping customers on their journey to the cloud. He is also an Oracle ACE Director since 2012. He has delivered presentations at more than 200 conferences worldwide in more than ... Show more

Software Engineer with more than 10 years of experience in Oracle technologies and software development. Throughout his career, he has built a strong background in infrastructure, middleware, and enterprise application development, with expertise in high-availability environments, virtualization, SSL, Oracle Forms and Reports, Linux, and application servers.

Since 2020, he has focused primarily on software development, specializing in Java and Oracle APEX, delivering scalable and business-driven solutions. He is the co-founder of Pura Vida JUG (Costa Rica Java User Group) and the creator of oracle-max.com, where he actively shares technical knowledge and contributes to the Oracle and Java communities.

Recognized as an Oracle ACE Pro, he is passionate about continuous learning, community engagement, and knowledge sharing. He enjoys exploring emerging technologies and helping organizations leverage innovation, with a particular interest in Artificial Intelligence, cloud technologies, and modern software architectures.

Software Engineer with more than 10 years of experience in Oracle technologies and software development. Throughout his career, he has built a strong background in infrastructure, middleware, and enterprise application development, with expertise in ... Show more

Innovative Principal Cloud Solution Architect with extensive experience in designing and implementing end-to-end technology projects across multiple industries. Skilled in developing bespoke solutions to address diverse client needs, while collaborating with stakeholders to translate business objectives into scalable, secure, and future-ready systems. Demonstrated success in leading cross-functional teams, fostering collaboration to ensure seamless execution of complex cloud architectures. Community-driven and dynamic presenter, with extensive international footprint, recognized for delivering insightful perspectives to diverse audiences in 30+ countries.

Innovative Principal Cloud Solution Architect with extensive experience in designing and implementing end-to-end technology projects across multiple industries. Skilled in developing bespoke solutions to address diverse client needs, while collaborat... Show more

I am a highly experienced Principal Oracle Solution Architect at Version 1, working within the Office of the CTO, specialising in Oracle database platforms, cloud transformation, Exadata, and enterprise architecture. Throughout my career, I have successfully led and delivered complex, business-critical transformation programmes for some of the world's leading organisations, helping clients modernise their Oracle estates, embrace cloud technologies, and maximise the value of their technology investments. Recognised as both an Oracle Certified Master (OCM) and Oracle ACE Pro, I possess extensive expertise across Oracle Database, Oracle Exadata, Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI), Maximum Availability Architecture (MAA), Real Application Clusters (RAC), Disaster Recovery (DR), High Availability (HA), and large-scale migration and modernisation initiatives. My experience spans on-premises, hybrid, and multi-cloud environments, including OCI, Oracle Database@AWS, Microsoft Azure, and Amazon Web Services (AWS). In my role, I work closely with executive stakeholders, architects, and delivery teams to define target-state architectures, shape cloud and transformation strategies, provide technical leadership and governance, and deliver innovative solutions that align technology investments with business objectives. I am passionate about solving complex challenges, building trusted client relationships, and driving successful outcomes through a combination of technical excellence, strategic thinking, and collaborative leadership. Beyond my client engagements, I am an active member of the Oracle community, serving as a UK Oracle User Group (UKOUG) Board Member and Technology Member Advocate. I regularly speak at UKOUG, Oracle, and industry conferences on topics including cloud transformation, Oracle Exadata, database modernisation, multi-cloud strategy, artificial intelligence, and enterprise architecture. I am passionate about sharing knowledge, mentoring others, and contributing to the continued advancement of the Oracle ecosystem.

I am a highly experienced Principal Oracle Solution Architect at Version 1, working within the Office of the CTO, specialising in Oracle database platforms, cloud transformation, Exadata, and enterprise architecture. Throughout my career, I have succ... Show more

Philipp Salvisberg is the owner of Grisselbav GmbH and an Oracle ACE Pro. He has been focusing on Oracle database-based solutions since 1988. At that time with Oracle Database version 5. Since then, he has been helping customers design, build and optimize their database-centric solutions, teaching application development topics or speaking at conferences. Software quality and automation are of great importance in this context.

Philipp has a soft spot for doing as much as possible in a single SQL statement and is interested in pretty much everything to use the database as efficiently as possible. He likes to design model-driven software solutions using domain-specific languages while getting the most out of the underlying technologies.

Philipp Salvisberg is the owner of Grisselbav GmbH and an Oracle ACE Pro. He has been focusing on Oracle database-based solutions since 1988. At that time with Oracle Database version 5. Since then, he has been helping customers design, build and opt... Show more

Erik van Roon is an Oracle Database Developer and Oracle ACE Pro, who has worked with Oracle technology since 1995, specializing in, but not limiting to, SQL and PLSQL.
Since 2009 he is self-employed. His company is called EvROCS.
Prior to that he has worked for several consulting companies in the Netherlands.
He has worked on major projects for several clients in industries like entertainment, banking and energy.
Erik has been the technical lead of multiple successful high impact data-migration projects moving and transforming large amounts of data.
He's been a speaker at many conferences in Europe and the United states.
He is a board member of community support program Symposium42 (https://sym42.org/), and is a co-founder and core-team alumni of the MASH program which mentors new speakers during their first steps as a public speaker (https://mashprogram.wordpress.com/).

Erik van Roon is an Oracle Database Developer and Oracle ACE Pro, who has worked with Oracle technology since 1995, specializing in, but not limiting to, SQL and PLSQL. Since 2009 he is self-employed. His company is called EvROCS. Prior to that ... Show more

Heli Helskyaho is the CEO for Miracle Finland Oy. Heli holds a Master’s degree (Computer Science) at the University of Helsinki and she is specialized on databases. At the moment she is working on her doctoral studies at the University of Helsinki. Heli has been working on IT since 1990. Heli is an Oracle ACE Director, and a frequent speaker in many conferences. She is the author of Oracle SQL Developer Data Modeler for Database Design Mastery (Oracle Press 2015) and a co-author of Real World SQL and PL/SQL: Advice from the Experts (Oracle Press 2016), Machine Learning for Oracle Database Professionals: Deploying Model-Driven Applications and Automation Pipelines (Apress 2021), and Extending Oracle Application Express with Oracle Cloud Features: A Guide to Enhancing APEX Web Applications with Cloud-Native and Machine Learning Technologies (Apress 2022).
Heli is also a Data Vault 2.0 Certified Practitioner and holds several certificates, especially on Oracle Technologies.

Heli Helskyaho is the CEO for Miracle Finland Oy. Heli holds a Master’s degree (Computer Science) at the University of Helsinki and she is specialized on databases. At the moment she is working on her doctoral studies at the University of Helsinki. ... Show more

Øyvind Isene is an independent consultant living in Arendal, Norway. He works mainly with the Oracle database, both as a DBA and a developer. He started as an Oracle DBA in 1997 and has managed Oracle on a few Unix dialects, mostly on Linux. These days it is more about the data, how to explore them and making life easier for other people by doing the right things in the database. He enjoys analytics, performance optimisation, troubleshooting and helping developers get along with the database.

Øyvind Isene is an independent consultant living in Arendal, Norway. He works mainly with the Oracle database, both as a DBA and a developer. He started as an Oracle DBA in 1997 and has managed Oracle on a few Unix dialects, mostly on Linux. These ... Show more

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Phil Godfrey is a Principal Data Analytics & AI Consultant at Vertice Cloud.

He has over 10 years' experience working with data, in a combination of Finance Systems Development and Advanced Analytics in Healthcare roles.

He is a keen contributor to the Oracle community on all things Analytics and Data Science, which are shared on his personal blog, presenting at various Oracle User Group events across the UK & Ireland, and through the Analytics and Data Oracle User Community (AnDOUC).

Outside of work he is a keen photographer and set-up a photography business in January 2021.

Phil Godfrey is a Principal Data Analytics & AI Consultant at Vertice Cloud. He has over 10 years' experience working with data, in a combination of Finance Systems Development and Advanced Analytics in Healthcare roles. He is a keen contributo... Show more

Aishwarya is an Oracle aficionado working with Pythian and has spent a significant part of the last decade working with, exploring, migrating, upgrading and having fun with Oracle Databases and related technologies. She is a regular speaker across various Oracle User Group & a regular contributor to the Oracle Community via her blogs and posts. She's an Oracle Ace, always keen to learn, discuss, and explore new technologies.

Aishwarya is an Oracle aficionado working with Pythian and has spent a significant part of the last decade working with, exploring, migrating, upgrading and having fun with Oracle Databases and related technologies. She is a regular speaker across v... Show more