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Ron Backmann, Humana Learn more about Ron! |
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Campaign Statement During the past six years, I have been a consumer of what ODTUG has to offer. Now I wish to help to continue the growth of this community. This community has embraced me and allowed me to make many valuable friends, fostering relationships with several people I never would have met otherwise. Over the next two years, I hope to bring my perspective to the board and work closely with them to continue the growth that this board has overseen for the past several years. I have a vision of a more integrated ODTUG experience. With my background and career inside a large organization, I have a perspective that would lend some value to the board. |
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When elected, I understand the demands will be many but I am up to the task. I am ready to volunteer my time to an organization that has embraced me and shown me its goodwill. Please consider a vote for Ron Backmann. Thank you for your time! Biographical Statement Ron Backmann has been an ODTUG member since 2005. Ron has been with Humana for sixteen years, the last several as an information management manager. During a brief time away from Humana, Ron was exposed to Oracle APEX and the ODTUG community. |
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Danny Bryant, City of Atlanta Learn more about Danny! |
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Campaign Statement Greetings, ODTUG. I am seeking election to represent you on the ODTUG Board of Directors. I became a member of ODTUG a few years ago and, while relatively new to ODTUG, I believe I can bring a fresh view to continue promoting and advancing the great work that our user group does. My goal is to work with our board and the ODTUG membership to advance the organization's goals and open new opportunities for the membership. |
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Dean Collura, Vertical Edge Consulting Group Learn more about Dean! |
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In the interim I have shared several ideas to help the conference continue to be a "best of class" experience, and I am passionate about seeing continued growth in the quality of educational content delivered, awareness, expanded networking opportunities, and targeted mind sharing events. A couple of examples recently shared with the board were 1.) creating an alliance with Oracle Sales to spring board awareness of the conference and 2.) improving content classification in the sessions so advanced and beginner-level users attend the sessions that will be most aligned with their experience level. If the board is in agreement, these are two areas I would like to continue to drive. It is my goal to work with the ODTUG Board of Directors to strengthen the organization's ability to expand and reach users in every community while consistently delivering and making available great content for its members and their interests. I am excited about this opportunity and look forward to serving and helping anyway I can. Thank you for your consideration. Biographical Statement Dean Collura is the director of sales for Vertical Edge Consulting Group. He has more than ten years of relationship management and sales experience, with a track record for creating new markets that drive organizational growth. Dean is responsible for expansion and support initiatives of the firm’s growing customer base and oversees all levels of the sales cycle. Dean holds a bachelor’s degree in finance and economics and a master’s in entrepreneurship in applied technologies from the University of South Florida. Prior to joining VECG, Dean held several leadership positions, including director of business development and regional director in the technology industry. Back to Top |
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Roger Cressey, Qubix Learn more about Roger! |
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Campaign Statement I have now been to Kaleidescope for a number of years and have found it to be a well-organized event, where—even as a seasoned consultant—I am able to share and learn new and better ways of doing things. I am a group owner of my company that operates on four continents, and as well as making a contribution here in the US, I am keen to see this kind of quality event rolled out to other parts of the world. I believe this to be an excellent medium to both get to know the community and to participate in giving back to it. |
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Natalie Delemar, Ernst & Young Learn more about Natalie! |
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But I’ve done more than just help select some of the best EPM conference content extant anywhere – I’ve also actively solicited partners to expand the reach of our wonderful conference. It has always been my vision to make Kscope the universal Oracle user conference. To further that vision, I worked with Oracle to bring key product management to Kscope, reached out to training organizations to bring challenging hands on labs, and worked with Oracle and the ODTUG Board of Directors to make Kscope the place for customer and partner advisory board meetings. Biographical Statement |
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Martin D'Souza, ClariFit Learn more about Martin! |
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Campaign Statement Over the past two years, I have had the privilege to represent the Oracle APEX community as a director for ODTUG. I have made the decision to run again this year for the ODTUG board and am looking for your support in doing so. |
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I have been able to build strong relationships with other ODTUG board members, Oracle employees, and many developers in the APEX community. These relationships have allowed me to be a liaison between all three groups and help to relay ideas and opportunities to the appropriate parties. I hope to continue to be able to facilitate open communication over the next two years. Biographical Statement Martin D'Souza is the CTO and cofounder at ClariFit, a consulting firm that specializes in APEX and PL/SQL development and training. He is also a volunteer director for ODTUG. Martin’s career has seen him hold a range of positions within award-winning companies. His experience in the technology industry has been focused on developing database-centric web applications using the Oracle technology stack. Martin is the author of the popular blog www.TalkApex.com, a designated Oracle ACE Director, coauthored and authored various APEX books, and is an active participant in various open source projects, such as Logger. He has also presented at numerous international conferences, such as APEXposed!, COUG, Oracle OpenWorld, and ODTUG Kscope, for which he won the Presenter of the Year award in 2011. Martin holds a computer engineering degree from Queen’s University in Ontario, Canada. You can contact Martin via email at martin@clarifit.com or by Twitter @martindsouza. |
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Shane Edler, TopDown Consulting Learn more about Shane! |
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Campaign Statement As an active ODTUG participant, I welcome the opportunity to contribute to the community by serving on its board. I have over fifteen years of EPM training and consulting experience, which gives me a well-rounded perspective. Working with clients, I’ve gained a 360-degree perspective on how EPM works in various environments and cultures. Developing custom training has made me aware of what’s successful, what are pain points that could have been resolved, and lessons learned—what did we do well and what could we have done better. In addition, I can draw on a wealth of industry experience, including the broader aspects of technical development and how it impacts users. And finally, I have helped develop certification questions for Hyperion Software for Planning and HFM. |
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As a board member, I’d like to concentrate on the user experience.
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Cindy Eichner, Finit Solutions Learn more about Cindy! |
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Campaign Statement I have been involved in the Hyperion user community for over sixteen years and would like to help shape the future of ODTUG and Kscope, which provide amazing opportunities for knowledge sharing, networking, and the exchange of ideas. Their growth must continue. I have benefited from so many and by being a board member. I will be able to give back to the user and developer communities. |
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I am willing to dedicate the time and energy necessary to be a board member and to use my associations with users, developers, Oracle employees, product managers, clients, and other partners to further the growth and reach of ODTUG. My international experience with many industries will allow me to provide the board with not only the viewpoint of a specialized Hyperion consultant with expansive database experience, but also insight to the skills, education, and tools needed by individuals and organizations building and maintaining applications and systems worldwide. Biographical Statement Cindy leads the Planning, Essbase and BI practice at Finit Solutions, a consulting firm specializing in the Hyperion suite of products. She is a seasoned professional who has been delivering performance management solutions for over thirty years, utilizing the Hyperion suite for the past sixteen years, SQL databases and Nomad. She is a certified implementation specialist for Essbase, Planning, HFM, and DRM. Prior to joining Finit, she had her own consulting practice and she also spent some time leading the Hyperion Center of Excellence at a large global financial services organization. Not only does she architect solutions while leading large projects and teams, but she continues to be technically hands-on with all of the software she has encountered over the years. She very successfully bridges the functional with the technical. She has presented at Kscope, delivered several webinars, written articles, mentored clients and consultants, and delivered training on four continents. |
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Monty Latiolais, SC Global Tubular Solutions Learn more about Monty! |
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Campaign Statement In January of 2010, the membership of ODTUG saw fit to place me on the board of directors. It was, and continues to be, a tremendous honor to serve with the other members of the board in charting the future course of the organization. True, it involves considerable sacrifice, but ODTUG is worth it—you’re worth it. |
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I’ve had the privilege of serving as your president since June of 2012. Since that time, the organization has rolled out a new website, a new logo, an online job board, and increased our influence by purchasing APEXblogs. At the same time, our Kscope conference continues to grow in size and stature. For me, it’s always felt as much like a family reunion as it does a world-class technical conference. Biographical Statement |
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Osama Mustafa, Gurus Solutions Learn more about Osama! |
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Campaign Statement If elected, I will try my best to prove quality for ODTUG. My first steps will be to publish ODTUG’s name everywhere, manage and interact with people on all levels through social media, and add new challenges and ideas. It's not easy but I will do my best to do it. It's something I love to do. I will serve ODTUG. I want to thank you and thank this amazing group that allows us to share our knowledge under one community, which is Oracle. |
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Juan Porter, TopDown Consulting |
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Campaign Statement Thank you for considering me as one of your representatives on the ODTUG Board. As an active member of the Oracle Hyperion community, the Oracle Hyperion Partner Advisory Council, participant and speaker in and for various Hyperion user groups, former chair of Hyperion’s National Steering Committee, and leader of many Hyperion enhancement committees, I welcome the opportunity to contribute to ODTUG as a board member. |
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I began my career working with Hyperion applications more than twenty-five years ago. Throughout this time, I have worked with and supported Hyperion applications, gaining client, vendor, and consulting experience that provides me with a complete view on the changing needs of organizations. I also present regularly for OAUG, ODTUG, and other industry groups. As a regular blogger and frequent speaker, I’ve contributed articles to various industry publications, including CIO Insight, Enterprise Apps Today, and SearchOracle.com. I have learned that user groups like ODTUG play a key role in facilitating communication and learning, and ensure users have a valuable support network. As a board member, my goal is to contribute the knowledge and experience I’ve gained over the years from the above and work collaboratively with the other members of the ODTUG Board to continue expanding the technical resources—documents, training, online education. Again, thank you for your consideration. Biographical Statement Juan Porter is the president and founder of TopDown Consulting. He has over twenty-five years of combined client, vendor, and consultant experience with Oracle Hyperion. He is a member of the Oracle Hyperion Partner Advisory Council. Industry analysts and authors frequently seek his expertise on the future direction of EPM, current Hyperion releases, as well as insight into strategic and practical ways to solve business problems using Hyperion. Juan has authored articles for publications such as SearchOracle.com, CIO Insight, Enterprise Applications, and he blogs regularly on http://blog.topdownconsulting.com/author/juan/. Juan also regularly presents for OAUG, ODTUG, and other industry groups. Back to Top |
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Len Romano, Emtec Learn more about Len! |
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Biographical Statement Len Romano is currently a senior EPM specialist at Emtec, an Oracle System Integrator. Len has significant experience in working with all types of business applications during his career in finance and accounting, combined with his time spent working at Hyperion and Oracle, and now as a system integrator. Through the years, Len has presented at numerous seminars, conferences, and end user events. He also has real-life experiences and working knowledge of the value that teamwork between finance and IT brings to organizations across vertical industries. He has been involved in software selection processes for ERP, BI, consolidation as well as budgeting and forecasting applications. He also has been involved in application development as well as software sales. Back to Top |
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David Schleis, Wisconsin State Laboratory of Hygiene Learn more about David! |
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I also served as the content co-chair for Kscope12; this allowed me to gain a thorough understanding of this vital function of ODTUG. In addition to the satisfaction of seeing the return on the investment of so much time, this position gave me the opportunity to meet and talk with Oracle program managers and vice presidents, which will be useful when representing ODTUG to Oracle. Biographical Statement |
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Tariq Shahabedden, Applications Experts Consulting Learn more about Tariq! |
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Campaign Statement I welcome an opportunity to contribute to the work of ODTUG in a nomination for the board of directors. I have been a dedicated, long-term member of ODTUG, and I have been an active participant in annual conferences over the years. If elected, I would bring to this position the knowledge I have gained in various leadership roles outside ODTUG. |
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I have served as the leader of my interdisciplinary research team and have provided leadership on a variety of significant school- and university-wide committees. I have a strong commitment to nurturing collaborative relationships. If elected as a board member for ODTUG, I would use my leadership experience and expertise to initiate an exploration of the ways ODTUG may best meet the needs and recognize the contributions of ODTUG members. I strongly believe that the tradition of giving to the community is the responsibility of every member, and I will continue to promote this tradition within ODTUG through leadership. I have presented a number of technical sessions at the Kscope conferences and have participated, with my whole family, in the Kscope Community Service Days for the past five years. Through this style of leadership by example, I believe my efforts will help build a community of highly talented peers working together to help their companies and their careers. |
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Mia Urman, AuraPlayer Learn more about Mia! |
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Campaign Statement I first got involved in ODTUG about two years ago when I started a campaign to get Oracle Forms sessions included into the Kscope12 agenda. I continued my involvement when I served on the Kscope13 ADF content committee. Now that I have relocated to Boston, I am eager to get even more involved to help ODTUG continue to enrich the Oracle development community in the areas of ADF, JDeveloper, Oracle Forms, and Mobile / Cloud. In addition, I will do my best to represent two underrepresented groups—women in high-tech positions and Oracle developers using traditional tools (Forms, Reports, ADF). |
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Mark Wilson, TopDown Consulting Learn more about Mark! |
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Campaign Statement I have dedicated the past nineteen years of my professional career to Oracle BI/EPM technologies, and as a result, I developed a passion for applying them to ever-evolving business problems. I would like you to consider me for the ODTUG Board so that I can share my knowledge, experience, and passion for BI/EPM technologies. Serving on the ODTUG Board is an opportunity to give back to a community that has given me so much knowledge and enjoyment through the years. |
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Throughout my career, I have played many roles that have given me the perspective needed to successfully lead ODTUG. I have conducted business development on behalf of Hyperion, led a BI, DW, big data, and EPM group in cutting-edge web search space, and I am currently leading a premier consulting organization focused on Oracle BI/EPM. As a board member of TDWI, Silicon Valley Chapter for the past four years, I organized quarterly meetings that featured thought leaders in BI and data warehousing, and we featured organizations and individuals, including Twitter, Netflix, eBay, Nordstrom, and Ralph Kimball. Finally, I have actively participated in several Hyperion-related user groups, including ODTUG, for most of my EPM career. Biographical Statement Mark Wilson has over eighteen years of experience working with Oracle BI/EPM. As vice president, services, for TopDown Consulting, he provides overall vision, leadership, and management for field consulting and field support personnel. He focuses on the management of client relationships and delivery of services and solutions designed to help organizations become more efficient and make more effective business decisions. Mark is known for his ability to establish, maintain, and expand executive‐level relationships and for building service teams that place emphasis on innovation, quality, and customer satisfaction. Prior to TopDown, he was the vice president of information management and delivery at Ask.com. He has also served in senior-level consulting positions for Accenture. Mark currently serves as a board member of the Silicon Valley Chapter of The Data Warehouse Institute. He holds a BS in managerial economics with a minor in computer science from the University of California at Davis. |
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