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

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

Software engineer with over 9 years of experience in Oracle technologies and software development. I began my career in infrastructure and middleware, specializing in high-availability environments, virtualization, security (SSL), and application servers. Since 2020, I have fully focused on software development, working with Java and Oracle APEX. In addition, I am co-founder of the Pura Vida JUG (Costa Rica Java User Group) and creator of the blog oracle-max.com, where I share knowledge with the community. My passion for continuous learning led me to become part of the Oracle ACE program as an Oracle ACE Pro, and I am always eager to explore new technologies, especially in the field of Al.

Software engineer with over 9 years of experience in Oracle technologies and software development. I began my career in infrastructure and middleware, specializing in high-availability environments, virtualization, security (SSL), and application ser... Show more

Priit has been meddling with databases for almost 20 years. First as a certified Oracle DBA, and now as a database performance engineer helping developers to use database related technologies in the best possible manner. Contrary to (stereo-) typical database person, Priit is not afraid to get deep into client side development technologies - he decompiles Java code for breakfast. Oracle Ace Pro, member of Symposium 42

Priit has been meddling with databases for almost 20 years. First as a certified Oracle DBA, and now as a database performance engineer helping developers to use database related technologies in the best possible manner. Contrary to (stereo-) typical... Show more

I assist developers in seizing their first opportunity! I am a Developer Advocate at ACT Digital, Founder, and Leader of the Quarkus Club community (https://discord.gg/48zt6R2sX4), a SouJava member, Speaker, and Event Organizer. I am also a Co-Founder of DevConverge LATAM, promoting integration among Java communities in Latin America. As an evangelist for the Quarkus framework.

I assist developers in seizing their first opportunity! I am a Developer Advocate at ACT Digital, Founder, and Leader of the Quarkus Club community (https://discord.gg/48zt6R2sX4), a SouJava member, Speaker, and Event Organizer. I am also a Co-Founde... Show more

Ron Ekins is the Director of Field Solution Architecture for EMEA & LATAM at Pure Storage, where he serves as the primary technical advisor on data-related discussions. With over 30 years of experience in data management within highly regulated environments, Ron brings a wealth of expertise in the development, design, and delivery of complex information systems projects. His extensive background is complemented by his certifications as a Cloud and Enterprise Architect and his notable contributions to the field, including multiple 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 Pure Storage, where he serves as the primary technical advisor on data-related discussions. With over 30 years of experience in data management within highly regulated envir... 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

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

Alex Nuijten is a director at allAPEX, a company specializing in Oracle database development with PL/SQL and Oracle Application Express (APEX).
Besides his consultancy work, he conducts training classes, mainly in APEX, SQL and PL/SQL. Alex has been a speaker at numerous international conferences, such as ODTUG, Oracle Open World, UKOUG, IOUG, OUGF, BGOUG, OGH APEX World and OBUG. For his presentations, Alex received several Best Speaker awards.
Alex has written many articles in Oracle-related magazines, and he regularly writes about Oracle Application Express and Oracle database development on his blog "Notes on Oracle" (nuijten.blogspot.com).
Alex is co-author of the book “Oracle APEX Best Practices” (Packt Publishers), “Real World SQL and PL/SQL” (Oracle Press) and "Modern Oracle Database Programming (Apress).
Because of his contributions to the Oracle community, Alex was awarded the Oracle ACE Director award in August 2010.

Alex Nuijten is a director at allAPEX, a company specializing in Oracle database development with PL/SQL and Oracle Application Express (APEX). Besides his consultancy work, he conducts training classes, mainly in APEX, SQL and PL/SQL. Alex has been... 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

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

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

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

Stefan Oehrli, Oracle ACE Pro and Accenture's Tech Architecture Manager, has 20+ years in Oracle database systems, specializing in security, including Oracle Advanced Security and Oracle Unified Directory. A key figure in database security implementation, he's a frequent speaker at industry events. With Trivadis now under Accenture Technology, his expertise in Oracle database security is even more pivotal. Stefan co-authored "Der Oracle DBA" (2016) and resides in Muri, Switzerland.

Stefan Oehrli, Oracle ACE Pro and Accenture's Tech Architecture Manager, has 20+ years in Oracle database systems, specializing in security, including Oracle Advanced Security and Oracle Unified Directory. A key figure in database security implementa... 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

I’m a software developer at JPoint who loves to use and find new techniques and pragmatically apply them.

I’m a software developer at JPoint who loves to use and find new techniques and pragmatically apply them. 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

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

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

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

Oracle DBA - Enkitec

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Zahid is an enthusiastic and knowledgeable Principal Consultant working within Version 1’s Advisory Services. In his career he has proven his ability to solve complex problems, deliver complex projects, be flexible and to positively adapt to changing environments. He finds this has provided him with a good grounding for interacting with many different people, at all levels, both in his professional and personal life. He has attained both Oracle Certified Master (OCM) 11g and Oracle Ace Pro. He is also certified and experienced with Oracle’s Exadata and Database Appliance as well as well versed in Maximum Availability Architecture including Real Application Clusters. His next professional goal is to attain certification in all Public Cloud as well as OCM 12c. He regularly speaker at a number of UKOUG conferences, sharing my knowledge on Exadata, RAC, Databases, etc. More recently he has joined UKOUG as Member Advocate, responsible for looking after the interests of the UKOUG members within the Technology community. As a Non-Executive Director, my role is to help guide the direction of the user group to provide maximum benefit for members, partners and volunteers to enjoy.

Zahid is an enthusiastic and knowledgeable Principal Consultant working within Version 1’s Advisory Services. In his career he has proven his ability to solve complex problems, deliver complex projects, be flexible and to positively adapt to changing... 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

I’m Oracle OCP 2019 DBA and Oracle ACE Pro since 2022.

25 years entirely dedicated to Oracle databases as a freelance consultant.

I also wrote a book named “Optimización SQL en Oracle” (Spanish) about SQL Tuning in Oracle, and you may have found me participating in Oracle podcasts, writing tech articles, helping other Oracle users in Experts Exchange, or as speaker in Oracle User groups community doing SQL magic tricks.

Now I’m leading the “Café Database” project.

Café Database is a “lounge place” for Oracle DBAs and Developers to chat and collaborate in our Discord server. I usually lead SQL tuning labs, café-talks with other Oracle experts (or non-only-oracle) in stage channels where people may join us and participate. All our talks end up in the Café Database podcast, in the GitHub site or in the YouTube channel (in Spanish).

I’m Oracle OCP 2019 DBA and Oracle ACE Pro since 2022. 25 years entirely dedicated to Oracle databases as a freelance consultant. I also wrote a book named “Optimización SQL en Oracle” (Spanish) about SQL Tuning in Oracle, and you may have fou... 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

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

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

Oracle ACE with over 20 years of experience in Oracle and MySQL databases,
Huawei Cloud’s Most Valuable Professional,
Former database manager at IBM,
Holder of more than 20 Oracle certifications,
Inventor of two computer patents,
Author of the book MySQL 8.0 Operations and Optimization (ISBN: 9787302602682),
Served over 20,000 database clients.

Oracle ACE with over 20 years of experience in Oracle and MySQL databases, Huawei Cloud’s Most Valuable Professional, Former database manager at IBM, Holder of more than 20 Oracle certifications, Inventor of two computer patents, Author of ... Show more

CEO of JomaSoft (Oracle Gold Partner)
Providing SPARC/Solaris Consulting/Services and Products since 25 years.
Speaker at Oracle/Solaris User Groups, Events and Meetups worldwide.

Expertise: SPARC/x86 Server, Solaris, Datacenter, Network, Storage, ZFS, LDoms

Marcel lives in Switzerland/Europe

CEO of JomaSoft (Oracle Gold Partner) Providing SPARC/Solaris Consulting/Services and Products since 25 years. Speaker at Oracle/Solaris User Groups, Events and Meetups worldwide. Expertise: SPARC/x86 Server, Solaris, Datacenter, Network, Stora... Show more