Barry De Waal
CEO,
9TH Bit Consulting
Barry has over 25 years’ experience in the Information Technology Industry and holds a B.Eng (Industrial and Systems Engineering) from the University of Pretoria.
He has spent most of the 25 years in the Middleware and Integration domain covering technologies from TIBCO, SUN Microsystems, BEA Systems, Oracle, Software AG and IBM which provided the foundations for the last 10 years of DevSecOps go to market in Africa.
He has held various positions ranging from Project Manager, Systems Architect, Account Management, Sales and Pre-Sales Director, Business Solutions Manager, General Manager, Managing Director & Vice President.
Katlego Sejoe
Oracle Applications DBA & Infrastructure Consultant,
Ekwantu Consulting
Katlego is an Oracle Applications Database Administrator and IT Infrastructure Consultant with close to two decades of hands-on experience (since 2006) across Oracle E-Business Suite, database platforms, high-availability architectures, and hybrid cloud environments. He has led migrations, modernisations, licensing and compliance work, and turnkey infrastructure projects for banking and enterprise clients across South Africa and the wider region.
At Ekwantu Consulting he focuses on practical, low-risk routes to the cloud: demonstrating how organisations can move applications seamlessly while retaining critical on-premises control, and simultaneously advancing the database layer onto a deliberate Oracle Cloud journey. His approach emphasises partner efficiency — ensuring the Oracle solution chosen actually delivers for the client’s operational reality rather than becoming another complex project.
He is a regular contributor to the African Oracle community and enjoys mentoring junior DBAs and infrastructure teams on real-world hybrid strategies.
Marcel Giacomini
VP, Exadata Platform Solution Engineers, Oracle Corporation
Marcel has more than 30 years of experience in the technology industry. He graduated from IBO Business School University in the Netherlands and has worked with many of the world’s leading organisations throughout his career. Marcel leads a team of highly skilled engineers who help customers run their most important enterprise databases with performance, resilience and confidence. A key focus of his work is protecting critical data and database platforms against cyber threats, including ransomware. He works closely with customers on security, cyber recovery, data governance and the operational foundations needed to keep essential business services available. Marcel is passionate about bringing together technology, people and different perspectives to solve complex business challenges. He is equally committed to developing talent and building trusted, long-term relationships with customers and partners across EMEA.
Ron Ekins
Oracle ACE Director
Ron is the Director of Field Solution Architecture for EMEA & LATAM at Everpure (formerly 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.
Connor McDonald
Oracle Database Advocate
Ever being frustrated as a child by the single kilobyte of RAM in his ZX80 computer, Connor McDonald has loved the challenges that come with storing data, which ultimately led to a career in database development. When Y2K did not end the world as people thought, he started presenting on his passions – SQL and Databases, and discovered that he loved helping and sharing his knowledge with the developer community. Since then he has spoken at over 150 conferences around the world. He splits the rest of his time between helping developers via StackOverflow and on asktom.oracle.com, creating YouTube videos and blog posts, and helping his rescue greyhound with treats, walks and cuddles.
Karkuvelraja Thangamariappan
Oracle ACE Director
‘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 an Oracle APEX corporate trainer, 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.
Vijayganesh Sivaprakasam
Oracle ACE Pro
With over 20 years of experience as an Oracle DBA, Vijayganesh has worked across a wide range of environments, from troubleshooting critical database issues in major banking systems to helping organisations automate their DR strategies. As Head of Customer Services at Dbvisit Software, and recognised as an Oracle ACE Pro, he focuses on enabling businesses to implement seamless DR solutions across Oracle, SQL Server, and PostgreSQL environments. Vijay is passionate about simplifying complex processes and helping others make DR more efficient and manageable.
Rajnish Upadhyay
Business Technology Leader – In2It Pty Ltd.
Rajnish has more than 14 years of experience helping organisations translate business vision into practical technology solutions. He works closely with customers to define forward-looking technology roadmaps and shape enablement journeys that support the successful adoption of new technologies and innovation. His approach bridges business priorities and technology, helping organisations turn ideas into solutions that deliver meaningful value. Throughout his career, Rajnish has worked with Oracle and IBM in solution leadership roles across a range of industry sectors, including the public sector. He brings a strong combination of technology expertise, strategic thinking and customer-focused leadership to enterprise transformation and innovation.
Andy Haack
Managing Director,
Enginatics
Andy is an Oracle E-Business Suite specialist with over 25 years of hands-on experience in implementation, optimization, and performance tuning across diverse industries. As founder and Managing Director of Enginatics, Andy leads the team behind Blitz Report™ – the world’s fastest EBS solution for mass data upload and real-time reporting. He is passionate about lean technical design and helps EBS customers maximize efficiency and system performance.
Alexander Pavlik
Chief Technology Officer,
Enginatics
Alexander is an experienced Oracle technology professional with deep expertise in Oracle E-Business Suite, Oracle Database, PL/SQL, Oracle Forms and enterprise application infrastructure. He has worked with Oracle EBS since 2011 and brings a strong technical focus to solving complex challenges across EBS environments. A committed knowledge sharer, he regularly contributes practical technical guidance to the Oracle community, covering topics ranging from Oracle EBS upgrades, security and administration to APEX, ORDS and reporting.
Alexander brings a highly practical, hands-on perspective to the Oracle community, focused on helping organisations simplify complex EBS environments, improve reporting and data access, and get greater value from their Oracle investment.
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.
Leonardo Kleinhans
System Specialist, University of Johannesburg
Leonardo is a System Specialist with more than 32 years of experience in the higher education sector, specialising in enterprise systems, procurement, finance, and reporting solutions. His expertise spans Oracle E-Business Suite, Oracle Fusion Cloud, Power BI, IDU, Kofax, More4Apps, GL Wand, Adobe Sign and MotaData. Throughout his career, Leonardo has streamlined business processes, improved reporting, and delivered data-driven solutions across Procurement, Supply Chain, Accounts Payable, and Finance. He is passionate about transforming complex data into actionable insights that support operational excellence and informed decision-making.
Mumtaz Mohamed
IT Operations Technology Lead,
Old Mutual SA
Mumtaz is a Technology Strategy and Innovation Leader, driving Oracle Cloud transformation, AI adoption, and enterprise modernisation. With a passion for turning emerging technologies into measurable business value, she helps bridge the gap between business strategy and technology execution through intelligent automation, digital innovation, and customer-centric transformation. Mumtaz regularly shares practical insights on how organizations can leverage Oracle technologies to accelerate growth, enhance customer experiences, and realize sustainable business outcomes. Mumtaz is a continuous learner, technology enthusiast, and advocate for developing the next generation of digital leaders.
Stefan Jacobs
Senior Solution Architect,
Oracle Customer Success Services (CSS)
Stefan brings more than 34 years of experience in the IT industry and three decades in IT strategy, enterprise architecture and technology roadmaps. He has worked with enterprise customers across financial services, telecommunications, government and transport, advising senior technology leaders on complex transformation initiatives across Africa, the Middle East and Europe. Stefan’s expertise spans enterprise IT transformation, cloud and hybrid cloud architecture, solution architecture, data centre optimisation, business resilience and IT strategy. He has led architecture and technical advisory engagements involving Oracle, AWS, Azure and IBM Cloud, helping organisations develop practical technology roadmaps that balance innovation, resilience, risk and long-term business objectives.
Rowan Philander
Senior Software Engineer,
Old Mutual SA
Rowan is a Technical Lead within Old Mutual’s Technology and Data division, specialising in Oracle Fusion Cloud, enterprise integration and cloud platform services. He is responsible for the delivery of solutions that modernise, extend and integrate Oracle Cloud applications across the organisation, enabling operational efficiency and business value. With a strong foundation in software engineering and solution delivery, his experience spans enterprise applications, cloud transformation, data enablement and reporting, system integration, and delivery governance. Rowan is passionate about leveraging technology to simplify complex business challenges and deliver sustainable business outcomes. At the Conference, Rowan will share practical insights and lessons learned from delivering Oracle-powered solutions and enterprise integration capabilities within a large-scale enterprise environment.
Jan Wizner
CSS Global SaaS & Apps Delivery (Communication)
Jan brings more than 25 years of experience across the telecommunications and IT industries. His extensive technical background spans enterprise architecture, Cloud, Cloud Native, Telco BSS/OSS, banking, integration, security and AI, including more than 14 years working across Oracle telecommunications applications and technologies. Jan’s current focus includes Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI), hybrid cloud, Kubernetes, Exadata Cloud@Customer, SaaS and PaaS integration, DevSecOps, automation, security, observability and resilience. He is also actively involved in exploring the practical application of AI and Generative AI within complex enterprise environments. Combining deep hands-on technical expertise with architectural and programme leadership, Jan works across customers, engineering teams, product organisations and executive stakeholders to help translate business requirements into scalable, resilient technology strategies and transformation programmes.
Tsholo Masakale
Partner,
Deloitte Africa
Tsholo has more than 20 years of consulting experience in finance transformation, digital finance strategy, and enterprise performance management. Throughout his career, he has worked with organisations across the mining, oil and gas, financial services, and retail sectors, helping them modernise their finance functions and unlock greater business value through technology-enabled transformation. Tsholo specialises in digital approaches to financial consolidation, connected planning, and the automation of financial planning and analysis (FP&A). He has led and delivered numerous enterprise performance management (EPM) initiatives, helping organisations define their Finance of the Future vision, select and implement leading EPM solutions, and establish integrated reporting capabilities across complex business environments. A key focus of his work is bridging the gap between Finance and Technology. He works closely with business and technology leaders to align strategic objectives, optimise finance processes, and deliver integrated solutions that support better decision-making, improved performance, and sustainable growth.
Fabien Rozzi
VP, Global Head of Channel Sales & Activation,
Celonis
As an early employee who helped scale the company through its hyper-growth phases, Fabien brings deep expertise in building global sales channels and partner ecosystems.
He is an experienced startup entrepreneur, angel investor, and enterprise leader specialising in helping organisations harness operational context and Process Intelligence to drive trusted, scalable Enterprise AI and process optimization.
Clinton Vuyani Tshikitsho
Oracle Fusion Technical & Integration Lead,
Lesedi Tech and Renewable Solutions
Clinton is an accomplished Senior Oracle Integration Lead and Technical Architect specialising in high-performance hybrid cloud migrations, enterprise middleware, and complex system interoperability across the Public Sector, Education, and Financial Services industries and Telecommunications. With over a decade of hands-on expertise spanning Oracle E-Business Suite (EBS) R12 and Oracle Fusion Cloud Applications (HCM, ERP, SCM), Clinton has spearheaded mission-critical integration architecture for major municipal and large-scale enterprise environments.
Tony Cook
CEO,
Fudgelearn
Tony is 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 is 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.
Alan Lule Nsubuga
Senior Manager Exadata Solution Engineers (Africa)
Alan Lule is an enterprise technology leader with approximately 20 years’ experience helping organisations across Africa advance their cloud, security and IT digital transformation priorities. He has spent more than a decade at Oracle, advising senior executives on aligning technology investments with business goals, strengthening resilience and modernising critical systems. He holds an MBA and a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, combining technical expertise with commercial insight. His focus is on helping organisations build secure, agile foundations for the intelligent enterprise and translate technology into measurable business value.
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.
Krishna Humath
Senior Consultant &
AI Lead,
Spoon Consulting
Krishna Humath accompanies organisations end to end, from understanding the business process and shaping the vision to architecting, building and delivering the solution. As a Solution Architect and Technical Lead, he combines a strong grasp of how businesses operate with hands-on technical depth across the Oracle Cloud platform, turning complex challenges into integration and AI solutions that are reliable, scalable and adopted by the people who use them.
Nichola Berner
Managing Director,
Up Time Consulting
Nichola is a seasoned Change Management and Training specialist, with over two decades of experience enabling organisations to successfully navigate transformation. Since beginning her career in 2003 as an SAP Materials Management trainer, she has evolved into a trusted advisor on large-scale digital and cultural change initiatives, with a strong focus on driving adoption, embedding new ways of working, and delivering measurable business value. A certified PROSCI Change Management Practitioner, as well as a qualified Life and Business Coach and NLP Master, Nichola brings a unique blend of structured methodology and human-centric insight to every engagement. She partners closely with leadership teams to ensure change is not only implemented but sustained.
Known for her high energy and engaging presence, Nichola has a natural ability to connect with people at all levels of an organisation. Whether facilitating executive alignment sessions or leading large-scale training programmes, she creates environments that inspire confidence, ownership, and action. Her pragmatic, outcomes-driven approach ensures that every initiative is anchored in real business impact, turning strategy into execution, and change into tangible results.
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.
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.
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.
Frédéric Billet
Sales Consultant EMEA & APAC, Yooz
Frédéric is Sales Consultant for EMEA and APAC at Yooz, the cloud-based finance automation platform used by more than 7,000 organisations in 50 countries. With over 10 years in international B2B SaaS, much of it spent in Singapore, he works with finance leaders and ERP partners across South Africa, the UK and Asia-Pacific to bring innovation into the finance function. His expertise covers automation across Accounts Payable, from invoice capture and PO matching to approval workflows, along with vendor statement reconciliation and e-invoicing automation. He has delivered this across a wide range of systems, with Yooz integrating with more than 250 ERPs and accounting software, including Oracle E-Business Suite and Oracle Fusion Cloud. His focus is the practical use of AI to remove re-keying, statement checking and invoice chasing, so finance teams can put their time back into control, supplier relationships and analysis.
Warren Solomons
Director,
Resolve Red
Warren is a Business Solutions Architect and Director with approximately 40 years of business and IT experience. He specialises in Oracle JD Edwards across Financials, Distribution, Manufacturing, Capital Asset Management and technical solutions, with additional experience in Oracle Cloud Infrastructure and OCI AI Services. Warren has recently expanded his AI expertise through advanced learning in Document Understanding and Agentic AI. He combines deep ERP and business-process knowledge with practical insight into how AI-powered solutions can interpret information, automate routine activities and support faster decision-making within secure, governed and human-supervised environments.
Warren Gailey
Finance Team Lead,
Resolve Red
Warren is a Chartered Accountant (SA) with extensive experience in audit analytics, financial analysis, risk assessment and data-driven decision-making. As the former Head of Audit Analytics at Deloitte, he led analytics teams across Africa and developed coding- and data-based audit solutions across banking, retail, financial services and other industries. Warren combines strong finance, assurance and analytics expertise with hands-on experience in Oracle ERP environments, particularly JD Edwards EnterpriseOne, supporting organisations in areas such as financial controls, reporting, data governance, compliance and process optimisation. This background enables him to provide a practical perspective on the implications of SARS VAT modernisation for ERP data, configuration, integrations, reconciliations, governance and compliance readiness.
Ryk Cloete
HCM Master Solutions Engineer,
Oracle
Ryk has with more than 25 years of experience in Oracle technologies and a background in human resources, solution architecture and digital transformation. He advises organisations on their HCM transformation roadmaps and designs Oracle Fusion Cloud HCM solutions, with a focus on emerging technologies. As Oracle’s Fusion Data Intelligence Champion for the ECEMEA region, he brings a practical perspective on HCM in the AI Era.
Ian Baugaard
Cloud Platform Solution Engineer, Oracle
Ian is a double Oracle certified Master and Cloud Senior Solutions Engineer with over 25 years of experience in Oracle solutions. Starting originally as an Oracle database administrator, only interested in the physical nuts-and-bolts of the system, Ian has gradually shifted focus to the application/ architectural perspective and providing strategic solution related unique insights into how to go about tackling customer IT problems. Ian’s experience includes Oracle version 8.0.5 and up, on both Windows and a variety of UNIX platforms and he has been instrumental in several platform migration and database upgrade projects being successfully implemented.
Brett Primo
Cloud Engineering Leader,
Oracle South Africa
A seasoned Information Technology Subject Matter Expert with over 20 years of consulting experience, specialising in the end-to-end design and delivery of complex technology solutions across Financial Services, Telecommunications, and the Public Sector. An Oracle Certified Technology Architect (CEA), Brett has successfully led multi-disciplinary onsite and offshore teams, delivering innovative Oracle Technology Solutions and large-scale transformation programs both on-premises and in the cloud. Known as a technically strong and analytical “solution seeker,” Brett brings deep expertise in analytics, business intelligence, mobile app development, portals, content management, integration platforms, and lift-and-shift migrations to alternate infrastructures. Today, he applies this wealth of “battle-tested” experience to help organisations navigate their transition to hybrid and multi-cloud environments, tailoring strategies to each client’s cloud maturity journey. With a forward-looking perspective, Brett is particularly passionate about the opportunities presented by the rise of cloud computing, data strategy and management and Artificial Intelligence (AI), along with the key business outcomes they drive for South Africa and the African Continent as a whole. Beyond technology, Brett is driven by a commitment to mentorship and the growth of future generations. Believing that guidance, opportunity creation, and strong networks are essential to success, he champions the development of “Gen-O” – the next wave of technology leaders.
Hani Barakat
Sales Director,
Oracle Linux & Virtualization
Hani is a strategic commercial and business leader with more than 25 years of experience building, scaling, and running enterprise technology businesses across the Middle East, Africa, and Turkey. As Sales Director for Oracle Linux and Virtualization, he focuses on helping customers translate complex technology into tangible business outcomes. Over his career, Hani has established and expanded go-to-market operations, developed new channels, recruited and enabled partners, and led end-to-end business planning—from pipeline strategy and forecasting to customer success and operational execution. His leadership style combines commercial discipline with a practical ability to simplify complexity, align teams around clear priorities, and create sustainable, profitable growth. Hani holds an MBA from Strathclyde Business School, a master’s degree in computer engineering, and has completed Imperial College London’s program in AI for Business Transformation.
Alliances Director, Open Technologies
László has been with Oracle for over 21 years covering core technologies, global ISV alliances and Open Technologies Alliances in Europe, Middle-East, Africa and Australia.
During his career, László has held senior sales and leadership roles across multiple markets, including responsibility for MySQL alliances and sales. Over the past 11 years, his work focuses on enabling partners to create new opportunities around Oracle’s open technology portfolio, including Oracle Linux, Oracle Virtualization, MySQL and cloud-based solutions.
László brings a strong global perspective on how open technologies, partner innovation and evolving enterprise infrastructure can help organisations modernise, reduce complexity and prepare for the AI era.
MSc Computer Science Student
Adam is an MSc Computer Science student, transitioning into the technology industry after an early career in education, including teaching English internationally. He also has a background in compliance and risk management, and is currently developing his skills across programming, computer science and machine learning. Adam is particularly interested in Artificial Intelligence and machine learning, with a growing curiosity about how emerging technologies are being applied across industries. He continues to expand his technical foundation through postgraduate study, independent projects and hands-on industry exposure.
