Gary Hallam
Delphix Specialist, Perforce Delphix
Gary is a seasoned IT professional with enterprise application development experience in middleware integration, databases, security and governance. His career began delivering and testing BUPA’s Healthcare administration system in the UK and he’s held roles in HP, IBM and Oracle, as well as in a number of start-ups, implementing banking, insurance, telephony and message management systems around the globe. Gary spent time in South Africa implementing an IBM Mainframe solution at Liberty Life. Ten years ago, Gary left his Oracle career as a Sales Engineering Director to join Delphix and he is now responsible for the Perforce Delphix business in Africa. When not espousing passionately about delivering business value with innovative technologies, Gary can usually be found on his mountain bike in the Surrey Hills, “drinking tea, talking nonsense and breaking things”.
Sarah Dow
Practice Leader – Financial Close, Brovanture
Sarah is the Practice Leader for the EPM Financial Close team at Brovanture, an Oracle Cloud Excellence Implementation Partner, headquartered in the UK with international operations, including South Africa. With over three decades of experience in the EPM arena and an Oracle ACE Pro, Sarah has held positions in both functional and technical accounting roles, specialising in delivering comprehensive lifecycle solutions. Her expertise spans Oracle Financial Consolidation and Close, Account Reconciliation & Narrative Reporting, along with on premises HFM & FDMEE Applications. Additionally, she collaborates closely with the UK Oracle Sales team assisting with product demonstrations for mid-market customers.
Ron Ekins
Oracle ACE Director
Ron is the Director of Field Solution Architecture for EMEA & LATAM at Pure Storage. 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 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 maintains a Blog (https://ronekins.com), which contains technical observations on all things Oracle, Kubernetes and the modern IT developments.
Marco Hollwedel
Solutions Engineer, Flexera
Marco is a seasoned expert in software licensing and Software Asset Management, with over 15 years of hands-on experience in international projects. He possesses deep, cross-vendor licensing expertise and helps organisations navigate complex licensing requirements, ensure compliance, and achieve significant cost savings. As a Solutions Engineer at Flexera – a global leader in IT Asset, FiinOps,SaaS – Management and license optimisation – Marco advises customers on the implementation and effective use of advanced SAM platforms. Prior to Flexera, he spent several years at Snow Software, which has since become part of Flexera. Marco combines technical proficiency with strategic insight, developing tailored solutions that address the unique needs of each customer. His pragmatic approach and ability to deliver clear, actionable results even in challenging project environments have made him a trusted advisor in the field.
Ron Ekins
Oracle ACE Director
Ron is the Director of Field Solution Architecture for EMEA & LATAM at Pure Storage. 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 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 maintains a Blog (https://ronekins.com), which contains technical observations on all things Oracle, Kubernetes and the modern IT developments.
Brett Primo
Master Principal Account Cloud Engineer,
Oracle
Brett is a seasoned IT expert with 20+ years of consulting experience across Financial Services, Telecoms, and the Public Sector. As an Oracle Certified Technology Architect (CEA), he has led global teams in delivering complex, cloud and on-premises transformation programs. A strategic “solution seeker,” Brett brings deep expertise in analytics, BI, mobile apps, portals, content management, integration, and infrastructure migrations.
He now helps organisations transition to hybrid and multi-cloud environments, tailoring strategies to their cloud maturity.
Passionate about cloud, data, and AI, Brett focuses on driving meaningful outcomes for South Africa and the continent. Beyond tech, he’s committed to mentorship and champions “Gen-O”— the next generation of African tech leaders.
Kavi Beeson
Consulting Member of Technical Staff, Oracle
Kavi has a long-standing tenure at Oracle (25 years), working in RACPack MAA, Cloud Innovation and Solution Engineering (CISE) Team. He has held multiple technology and critical positions, focusing on various Oracle-specific areas within Support, Product/Program Management. His expertise lies in the Oracle Exadata Cloud Service, Oracle Autonomous Database and Cloud Infrastructure, as well as Oracle’s clustering technology, including RAC, CRS, and ASM. He is well-versed in core database internals and performance tuning. Kavi spearheads development innovations and architectural designs for Oracle Cloud products, some of which have been launched. These innovations include Zero Downtime Upgrade (ZDU), Zero Downtime Migration (ZDM), Exadata Infra Cloud Migration, gDBClone, Database Operator (#Oraoperator), Container and Kubernetes database technologies and various other solutions like MV2DB, MV2OCI, ODABR, and PurgeLogs. He has also worked on database cloning tools, containerisation, and sharding technologies. Additionally, he has been involved with ODA solution-in-a-box for JDE, PSFT, EBS, WLS, and EM, showcasing a wide range of technical expertise. Customers through the Strategic Customer Program (SCP) have relied on his expertise during critical incidents, seeking his guidance to ensure product reliability and customer satisfaction. Through SCP, he plays a pivotal role in assisting customers with implementing cutting-edge Oracle technology, guiding them through production and OCW processes.
Arun Majumdar
CEO, TRPGLOBAL
Arun serves as the Group CEO & Senior Partner at TRPGLOBAL, a boutique Risk, Compliance & Security advisory firm based in London. He co-founded TRPGLOBAL to deliver Risk & Controls Transformation in Finance and Digital projects, with a focus on automating security configuration, business controls (SoD & access), and IT general controls. Their platform supports major ERPs like Oracle ERP Cloud and NetSuite. Arun leads a team of 120+ consultants specialising in Oracle governance, risk & compliance (GRC), Oracle APEX, identity/security, and AI-powered advisory.
Mohammad Inamullah
Principal,
Redwood Compliance
Mohammad’s career began at Deloitte & Touche LLP in San Francisco, California, where he gained invaluable experience in software licensing and asset management for IBM, HP, Microsoft and other software vendors. He also assisted with SOX audits and business/ IT controls testing. After his time at Deloitte, he joined Oracle’s License Management Servers (LMS) Group, performing license audits and contributing to the development of audit tools and methodologies. Since founding Redwood Compliance LLC, he has assisted clients across all sectors and industries with all aspects of Oracle license management, including license compliance and optimisation, audit defense, ULA management, cloud migration and contracting. He’s spoken about Oracle license management at various Software Asset Management (SAM) conferences, and has published multi-part journal articles with the Northern California Oracle User Group (NoCOUG) on Oracle licensing and asset management. Mohammad holds a Masters degree in computer engineering, along with an MBA (Internal Audit) from Louisiana State University. He lives in San Jose, California.
Karkuvelraja Thangamariappan
Oracle ACE Pro,
Associate Vice President,
Vibhathi Labs
‘Raja’ is a powerhouse in database application development. With over a decade of hands-on experience across Oracle APEX, SQL, PL/SQL, and Java, he has architected and optimised mission-critical systems for enterprises across the globe. As Associate Vice President at Vibhathi Labs (USA), he drives innovation and delivery on enterprise Oracle platforms, blending technical mastery with strategic leadership. A five-time recipient of the prestigious Oracle ACE award and twice named “Member of the Month” by the global Oracle APEX community, Raja is not only a recognised expert but also a passionate mentor. He’s delivered impactful workshops, conference sessions, and open-source APEX plug-ins that have empowered thousands of developers worldwide. Whether he’s solving complex performance challenges or guiding the next wave of APEX talent, Raja brings unmatched depth, energy, and generosity to every interaction.
Michele De Kreek
Director,
Up Time Consulting
Michele is a highly experienced transformation and culture specialist, and Director at Up Time Consulting, where she leads organisational change initiatives with a sharp focus on people, purpose, and performance. With over 15 years’ experience in large-scale digital transformation programs, Michele has worked across industries, helping organisations successfully navigate complex ERP implementations, including Oracle Fusion. Her expertise lies in aligning people strategies with system changes to drive adoption, engagement, and sustainable outcomes. Michele brings a practical, people-first lens to every project, combining change management, leadership coaching, and culture diagnostics to support organisations through disruption and growth. Known for her strategic insight and collaborative style, Michele is passionate about creating an environment where change is embraced—not resisted. She partners closely with executive teams, project leads, and HR to ensure that the human side of transformation is not just addressed, but embedded.
Dennis Naidoo
CEO,
ETS Innovations
Dennis leads ETS Innovations’ vision to be a driving force in Africa’s digital transformation. Since taking the helm, he has spearheaded ETS’s growth across Southern and East Africa, strengthening its position as one of the region’s top Oracle-certified partners. With deep expertise spanning cloud, security, and enterprise applications, Dennis combines strategic foresight with a people-first leadership style. He is passionate about developing young talent, advancing diversity in technology, and ensuring Africa’s digital future is shaped by African innovation and capability.
Elrich Linde
Oracle EPM Lead,
Deloitte
Elrich is a Senior Manager at Deloitte and a finance transformation leader with two decades of international experience. As an FCMA/CGMA with an MBA in Leading Innovation & Change, Elrich has led major Oracle-enabled finance and reporting programs for multinational organisations and previously served as a CFO in Southern Africa. He has managed Oracle EPM support and implementation teams, overseen ERP cutovers, and presented scenario-planning research for the future of African Utilities to African utility CEOs at the Africa Utility week. Elrich’s work on ethical supply chains has been featured in FM – Financial Management. At the SAOUG Conference, he will present Deloitte’s view on Global Finance Trends for 2026.
Saefddin Allan
Pre-Sales Consultant,
SplashBI
Saefddin specialises in helping organisations bridge the gap between data and decision-making. With a passion for analytics and business transformation, he works with finance and HR teams to unlock real value from their Oracle data, translating insights into strategic, actionable outcomes. His expertise spans reporting automation, AI-driven analytics, and data strategy, empowering enterprises to deliver faster, more confident decisions. At the SAOUG Conference, Saefddin brings practical insights into how AI is reshaping the “last mile” of analytics, helping leaders move from data overload to measurable business impact.
Russ Alexander
Regional Lead for Open-Source Technologies (SADC)
Russel is a seasoned technology leader with nearly three decades of experience driving digital transformation and open-source innovation across Sub-Saharan Africa. As Regional Lead for Oracle’s Open-Source Technologies Portfolio (SADC), he enables enterprises to modernize infrastructure, optimize costs, and unlock data-driven growth through MySQL, Linux, and Virtualization. Having held leadership roles at Oracle, Cloudera, Splunk, SentinelOne, HPE, and EMC, Russel is recognized for his consultative approach, strategic partnerships, and ability to deliver measurable business outcomes. He thrives at the intersection of technology and strategy, helping organizations achieve sustainable growth through collaboration, innovation, and trusted relationships.
Bruce Viljoen
Country Manager, AMOSCA
Bruce is an experienced finance and technology leader with over 30 years in enterprise performance management (EPM). An accountant by training, he began his career as a Comshare FDC consultant before moving into partner management with Hyperion, later spending seven years at Oracle as a product specialist and sales leader. For the past eight years, he has served as Country Manager at AMOSCA, driving business development and helping organisations achieve financial excellence through innovative EPM solutions. Bruce is recognised for bridging the worlds of finance and technology to deliver measurable business impact.
Olushola Khosa
Principal Account Cloud Engineer, Database Platform, Oracle
Olushola specialises in database platform solutions and cloud architecture. With a deep technical background and over a decade of experience across enterprise IT environments, Olushola partners with customers to modernise data management, optimise performance, and accelerate migration to Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI). Her expertise spans Oracle Database, Exadata, Autonomous Database, and hybrid cloud deployments, where she helps organisations design resilient, high-performing, and cost-efficient architectures aligned with business strategy. Passionate about innovation and knowledge-sharing, Olushola works closely with enterprise clients and partners across Africa to unlock the full potential of Oracle’s next-generation database technologies — enabling smarter operations and future-ready transformation.
Paul Oelofse
Managing Director, Mediro ICT Connect
Paul is a seasoned IT executive and the Managing Director of Mediro ICT Connect, where he leads strategy, partner engagement, and delivery across digitisation, testing, and cloud transformation. With a deep background in enterprise IT, Paul has been instrumental in driving the adoption of automated testing and continuous delivery practices in the African market. In his role, Paul champions Mediro ICT’s strategic alliance with Tricentis, focusing on Oracle and ERP/ CRM quality engineering. This partnership enables clients to accelerate testing, reduce risk, and adopt zero-defect delivery for both on-premises and cloud environments.
Lydias Maksoud
Senior Consultant, Brovanture
Lydia is a Senior Consultant at Brovanture, a UK-based Oracle Partner, with over 10 years of experience with Oracle EPM. This includes working on a range of projects involving Essbase, Hyperion Planning and EPM Cloud, as well as gaining knowledge of SQL and Groovy coding languages. Lydia is recognised as an Oracle ACE Pro, and specialises in EPM Planning, IPM insights, and integration between Oracle Cloud systems.
Obakeng Pule
Principal Account Cloud Engineer, Oracle
Obakeng is a seasoned Cloud Evangelist and Oracle Cloud Engineer, boasting nearly 20 years of extensive experience in the IT landscape. Throughout his illustrious career, he has had the privilege of working with a diverse array of organisations across multiple industries – including the public sector, supply chain management, banking & finance, IT consulting, and telecoms, to mention a few. With a wealth of knowledge garnered from these varied experiences, Obakeng has honed his expertise in navigating the complexities of IT landscapes and harnessing the power of cloud technologies. In his current capacity, Obakeng serves as a trusted advisor to IT executives, leveraging his deep understanding of cloud strategies and Oracle Cloud solutions to provide valuable insights. His counsel assists leaders in charting a clear and effective path for their business-critical initiatives, ensuring alignment with organisational goals and maximising the impact of IT investments.
KK Diaz
Business & Brand Strategist, Dealmaker, Digital Transformation Expert & Author
KK is a business and brand strategist, digital marketer, dealmaker and author of 7 books. He currently serves as CEO of A-Game Business and acting CEO of The Dealmaker Company. He helps business owners, executives and their teams to innovate, execute high-growth strategies, get more customers and improve brand equity. He is the originator of the methodology and author of The A-Game Business Blueprint – a multifaceted approach and collaborative ecosystem designed to help businesses achieve 10X-Growth. As a business and digital transformation expert, he helps businesses unlock innovation, digital transformation and to WIN in uncertain times. His unique concepts, coaching style, series of training programmes and books help business leaders and entrepreneurs gain a holistic view of and to successfully implement business strategy, marketing, sales and operations processes for long-term growth and success.
Seef Muller
Chief Delivery Officer, APPSolve (Pty) Ltd.
Seef is the Chief Delivery Officer at APPSolve, where he leads the successful delivery of complex Oracle solutions across industries. With over 26 years of experience in the technology consulting space, Seef is a seasoned Oracle Solutions Architect, trusted by clients to guide them through digital transformation and enterprise optimisation. He brings deep expertise in Oracle Cloud Applications and Oracle E-Business Suite (EBS) implementations, with a strong focus on business process design, IT strategy, and the practical application of emerging technologies such as automation and AI in ERP environments. Throughout his career, Seef has been at the forefront of helping organisations modernise their operations through Oracle technologies, combining technical depth with a sharp understanding of business outcomes.
Tony Cook
CEO,
Fudgelearn
Tony is CEO of Fudgelearn and a specialist in helping organisations maximise the value of their Oracle investments through end-user enablement, adoption strategies, automation, AI and Oracle Guided Learning (OGL). Under his leadership, Fudgelearn has become a trusted partner to enterprises worldwide, delivering tailored learning journeys that ensure technology is not just implemented but fully embraced. With a career dedicated to customer success and modernisation, Tony focuses on aligning digital transformation with measurable outcomes – accelerating ROI, reducing project risk, and future-proofing the workforce. A recognised thought leader, he frequently speaks on the critical role of user adoption in driving enterprise modernisation across industries.
Marc van Kan
Director,
Brovanture
Marc is the EPM Planning Director at Brovanture with over 20 years of experience in delivering Planning, Budgeting and Forecasting solutions. Marc started out as an Essbase consultant working for Dimension Data in South Africa before moving to London and taking on the Oracle EPM Suite of products. He co-founded Brovanture, which specialise in Oracle EPM, and over the years has led many successful EPM Planning implementations.
Kim Kannemeyer
SA Country Manager, Brovanture
Kim is the Country Manager for South Africa at Brovanture, based in Cape Town. A qualified Chartered Accountant (CA(SA)), she has over 20 years’ experience in finance, with 15 years specialising in Enterprise Performance Management (EPM) systems, including Hyperion and Oracle Cloud EPM. She leads Brovanture’s regional operations, managing client relationships and overseeing project delivery across design, build, training, and support. Kim is valued for her ability to bridge finance and technology, apply multi-industry knowledge, and balance leadership with hands-on involvement. Outside of work, she enjoys baking, exploring the outdoors, and travel.
Darren Pieterse
Commercial Director, 4S4
Darren is responsible for shaping go-to-market strategy and supporting the delivery of enterprise technology solutions, with a strong focus on Oracle platforms. He works closely with clients across industries to align digital initiatives with business goals, improve operational efficiency, and maximise return on technology investments. With over 15 years of experience in the consulting and enterprise software space, Darren brings a commercial mindset and practical delivery experience, particularly in Oracle ERP, EPM, and integration landscapes. He has led numerous initiatives that support compliance, scalability, and long-term sustainability.
Antoinette Lambe
Director,
LearnTo
Antoinette is a seasoned Learning and Development professional with over two decades of leadership experience spanning financial services, education, telecommunications, and digital transformation across Africa. With a Bachelor’s in Education and advanced management training from WITS Business School, she seamlessly transitioned from teaching to leading enterprise-scale training functions at Nedbank and MTN where she drove learning strategies for over 14,000 employees and led end-user readiness for core banking and ERP system rollouts. She delivers innovative digital learning solutions tailored to strategic organisational goals. Her global footprint includes on-site and remote project work in over 15 countries, underpinned by fluency in three languages and deep cross-cultural competence. Antoinette is distinguished by her ability to integrate learning design, change management, and technology to create agile, results-driven development programs. Her leadership reflects a blend of operational rigour, strategic foresight, and a passion for performance-focused capability building.
Bosco Kioko
Finance Reporting Specialist,
Enginatics
Bosco is a seasoned Oracle ERP expert with a proven track record in implementing and supporting Oracle EBS solutions across the telecommunications, private equity, and healthcare sectors. He brings a unique blend of functional and technical expertise, with deep insight into finance and supply chain operations. With hands-on experience across key Oracle modules over 15 years, including Financials, Supply Chain Management, Procurement, and HRMS, Bosco is skilled in managing complex financial processes such as multi-currency environments, multiple ledgers, and financial consolidations. He is proficient in advanced Oracle. Bosco is also known for his strong collaboration with technical teams, effectively translating business requirements into efficient system solutions through data analysis and reporting. His experience extends to supporting Oracle application audits conducted by leading firms such as KPMG and PwC, ensuring compliance and operational excellence.
Alexander Pavlik
Chief Technology Officer,
Enginatics
Alexander is a seasoned IT professional with over a decade of experience specialising in Oracle E-Business Suite. Since 2011, he has worked extensively across implementation, optimisation, and support of Oracle EBS environments, building deep expertise in streamlining business processes and improving system efficiency. As Chief Technology Officer, Alex leads technology strategy and innovation, ensuring organisations maximise the value of their Oracle investments. Passionate about knowledge-sharing, he actively contributes through blogging, tutoring, and mentoring, helping others advance in the Oracle community. Outside of work, Alex is an avid traveller and sports enthusiast who values continuous learning and exploration.
Ana Brunette
IT Senior Functional Analyst,
Tiger Brands
Ana is a certified Functional and Business Analyst with over 29 years of experience spanning finance, systems, and operations. Throughout a diverse career, she has held multiple roles in finance, accounting, and business analysis, bringing a strong blend of business insight and technical acumen to every engagement. A seasoned professional, Ana has a proven track record in system implementations, data modelling, reporting, and end-to-end functional support. She has successfully led cross-functional teams, driven user training and adoption, and delivered solutions that enhance operational efficiency and align with strategic objectives. With a solid foundation in financial and management accounting, Ana is passionate about streamlining processes, improving user experience, and enabling data-driven decision-making across the enterprise.
Ken Dixon
Senior Technical Project Manager, iOCO
With over two decades of experience in enterprise IT project management and Oracle Business Intelligence implementations, Ken is a seasoned technology leader specialising in the delivery of complex, data-driven reporting solutions. He has successfully led numerous enterprise analytics initiatives across the financial and public sectors, combining technical depth with strong business alignment. Ken is passionate about bridging the gap between business insight and technical execution, ensuring that analytics and reporting not only meet operational goals but also empower strategic decision-making.
Sanford Edinberry
Systems Executive, Oracle
Sanford focuses on helping organisations harness the power of Artificial Intelligence within secure, high-performance data centre environments. With extensive experience across systems architecture, cloud infrastructure, and enterprise modernisation, Sanford advises C-suite leaders and technical teams on building the foundations for AI-driven innovation that meets the highest standards of security, compliance, and control. Throughout his career, he has guided enterprises in designing and deploying Oracle solutions that integrate AI workloads directly within existing data centres, balancing cutting-edge capability with data sovereignty and operational resilience.
Abe Wakama
CEO, IT News Africa
Abe is the founder and CEO of African Technology Advisory, a pan-African company specialising in publishing, exhibitions, and conferences. The company publishes IT News Africa and African Innovator Magazine, operates the Primus Institute of Technology, a technology executive training and research institution in South Africa. Abe is recognised as a visionary leader and respected voice in the African ICT sector, with a deep understanding of the continent’s business drivers and challenges. Abe has been featured on BBC Radio, CNBC, SABC, and other media platforms, where he shares his expertise on digital transformation, the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR), and the impact of technology trends on African commerce. He has participated in numerous industry conferences as a judge, panelist, moderator, or chairperson, including the London Business School’s Accel Awards, the Commonwealth Digital Broadcasting Switchover Forum, the CIO Mining Africa Summit, the AfricaCom Awards, Cloud Computing Africa Awards and Conference, Mobile Web West Africa, the HP Social Innovation Relay Event, and the Innovation Africa Digital Summit. With an LLB degree and over 15 years of experience in media, technology expos, and tech-focused publications, Abe leads a talented team that produces high-quality content for the African ICT community. He is deeply passionate about fostering innovation and entrepreneurship across Africa.
Warren Solomons
JD Edwards Technology Architect & Director,
Resolve Red
Warren is a seasoned JD Edwards Technology Architect and Director at Resolve Red, with more than three decades of experience in IT and ERP. His career has taken him from South Africa to London, New York, and Sydney, leading complex global JD Edwards implementations across industries. Known for blending deep technical expertise with practical business insight, Warren has helped organisations streamline operations, strengthen controls, and unlock real value from their ERP investments.
Warryck Dromgoole
Application Solution Architect,
Resolve Red
Warryck has over two decades of experience leading large-scale ERP and infrastructure projects. He has helped organisations modernise complex Oracle JD Edwards environments and extend them with next-generation OCI and AI capabilities. Warryck will unpack the latest JD Edwards Release 26 innovations, from AI-empowered automation to the new Enterprise Automation Dashboard, showing how customers can unlock smarter, faster, and more connected operations.
Tania Upiah
Payroll Solution Architect,
Ursula
Tania is a founding member of JEB Ltd and one of the core architects behind Ursula, the company’s flagship HR and payroll platform. A highly skilled software engineer and payroll solution architect, she combines deep technical expertise with strong leadership and a passion for innovation. As the principal developer behind Ursula’s legislative frameworks, she has designed and implemented payroll and compliance systems for Mauritius, Madagascar, South Africa, and several other regions. Her ability to translate complex regulatory requirements into robust, user-friendly software solutions has been central to Ursula’s growth and reliability across diverse markets.
Marlee Strydom
Payroll Consultant,
Ursula
Marlee is a seasoned IT professional with a strong passion for training and systems development, dedicated to delivering tailored solutions that meet the unique needs of every client. With extensive experience across numerous implementation and training projects, I take pride in empowering users to confidently navigate the complexities of payroll systems and legislative compliance. My goal is to bridge the gap between technology and user understanding, ensuring seamless adoption and long-term success.
Gulshun Munhurun
ERP Business Lead,
Spoon Consulting
Gulshun is an ERP Business Lead Consultant with a 15+ years of experience in IT Consulting. He has experience in implementing Payroll solutions across the African Continent, Oracle HCM project delivery and currently participating in project lead generation activities across Mauritius and the East Africa region. Beginning his career in Cisolve International Ltd in 2010, Gulshun joined Popay International Ltd – Mauritius – in 2014 as an HR and Payroll Consultant. At Popay, he implemented Payroll for some 15 different legislations and successfully delivered 50+ Payroll projects across Mauritius and the African Continent.
He joined Spoon Consulting as Senior Oracle HCM Consultant in January 2023, where he specialised and certified in modules such as Core HR, Compensation, Benefits and Absence Management. He participated in Oracle HCM project delivery in the Retail, Mining and Insurance industries. In July 2025, he took up the role of ERP Business Lead Consultant to drive pre-sales and sales activities.
Frederic Glenat
Senior Advisor,
Spoon Consulting
Frederic is a Senior Executive Consultant with 35+ years of experience in Management and IT Consulting. He has experience in advising customers, selling software and delivering business solutions in the Industrial and Services industry sectors. Customers include telecommunications operators, financial institutions, computer manufacturers, retailers, paper manufacturers and transportation companies. Glenat has worked in international positions in Russia, US, Italy, Switzerland, Mauritius and the UK. Beginning his career in Andersen Consulting in 1985, Frederic joined Oracle France in 1994 as a manager in the emerging consulting business. He joined PricewaterhouseCoopers in 1997, and a year later established an Oracle Consulting practice, becoming a Partner in 2000. After the acquisition of PricewaterhouseCoopers Consulting business by IBM in 2002, Frederic led the French/ Belgium/ North Africa IBM BCS Oracle practice, with a team of more than 200 people. He joined Oracle in the Central Eastern Europe & CIS Region in May 2005 where he was Vice-President in the Applications Sales BU for Central Eastern Europe & CIS Region, with a team of more than 200 people. He joined Kertios Consulting in October 2008 where he was managing Kertios International business with the responsibility of the ERP/ HCM practice and the leadership of the Moscow office that he created in 2010. Frederic joined Spoon Consulting as Senior Advisor in April 2023.
Sphesihle Cele
Account Cloud Engineer Intern, Database Platform, Oracle
Sphesihle works within the Database Platform team to support enterprise customers on their journey to the cloud. As part of Oracle’s early-career engineering cohort, he is gaining hands-on experience in database optimisation, cloud infrastructure, and data management, contributing to projects that bridge traditional systems with modern Oracle Cloud solutions. Passionate about technology, continuous learning, and empowering young professionals, Sphesihle represents the next generation of innovators driving digital transformation in Africa. His perspective brings fresh insight into how emerging talent can shape the future of Oracle technologies and AI-driven data solutions.
Edzisani Nematoka
Graduate
Edzisani is an EPM Consultant with expertise in Oracle Planning. He holds an Honours Degree in BIT (Information Systems) from the University of Pretoria. He began his journey with Brovanture through a graduate program focused on developing future EPM and FCC consultants. With nearly two years of experience, he helps clients streamline financial planning. At the SAOUG Conference – Student Hub – he’ll share insights on early career growth and structured training in launching a successful consulting career.
Mthembeni Soganile
Graduate
Mthembeni is an EPM Consultant at Brovanture, where he began his Oracle Cloud EPM journey in 2024 under the Brovanture Graduate Scheme. He completed his studies at North-West University in 2023 and is actively involved in supporting various aspects of Oracle Cloud EPM, with a focus on Planning, Budgeting, and Forecasting. With a background in Information Technology, he brings a strong technical foundation to his role enhancing his ability to engage with both the functional and technical aspects of EPM solutions. He will share his insights at the SAOUG Conference – Student Hub.
