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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”.
Dr Abi Giles-Haigh
Oracle ACE Director
Dr Abi is a seasoned technology leader and respected voice in the fields of analytics, AI, and data-driven transformation. As Analytics and Innovation Director at Capgemini, she helps enterprises unlock the power of Oracle technologies to build innovative solutions that drive measurable business outcomes.
With a strong foundation in data analysis and SQL, Abi combines technical expertise with strategic leadership. Her recent tenure as Field CTO at Oracle sharpened her ability to craft transformative technology roadmaps, guide organisations through complex data landscapes, and inspire innovation at scale.
Recognised for her ability to translate complex data into compelling narratives, Abi is passionate about using analytics to create real-world impact. Beyond technology, she is a dedicated advocate for diversity and inclusion, championing the role of women in tech and mentoring the next generation of leaders.
Her approach blends deep technical acumen with a commitment to fostering inclusive environments where data insights translate into actionable business intelligence. Through her work, Abi empowers organisations not only to thrive in today’s data-centric world but also to lead the way in shaping its future.
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.
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.
Karkuvelraja Thangamariappan
Oracle ACE Director,
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.
Sarah Dow
Oracle ACE Director
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 2023W
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.
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.
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.
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.
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