Candidates are listed in alphabetical order by last name with their response to: "Why are you running for the Board, and what skills, connections, resources and expertise do you have to offer the organization?"

Click on the links after each response to read about their professional role and Oracle product usage, why the OATUG mission is meaningful to them, and their previous experience with OATUG and other volunteer roles.

Eligible voters, check your inbox on September 18th for the ballot delivered from “Oracle Applications & Technology Users Group <invitations@mail.electionbuddy.com.”

Voting will close at 11:45 PM ET on October 2nd. Contact elections@oatug.org for any questions.

Meet the Candidates!

Thomson Alexander
I have total 23 Years of experience in in Microsoft and Oracle Technologies in Application Development area utilizing Oracle DB. (More)

Chitti Babu Atreyapurapu
Can Liaise with Oracle Development Teams and Customers. Can share knowledge to Community . Working with various Oracle Technologies and Solutions. (More)

Brett Barnhart
I've had experience helping to coordinate conferences and I am an avid Oracle enthusiast. I've had presentations at most of the Ascend conferences in the last 6-7 years and love to share my knowledge and expertise with others in the Oracle space.  I have a large number of contacts within Oracle as well as the user and consulting community from my years of experience. (More)

Kate Bowden
I am passionate about identifying the best experience for customers of Oracle, across various workstreams and feel I can add value to OATUG. In addition am running for the board to expand my leadership role. (More)

Davinder Brar
On the way to cloud to learn more about oracle cloud . (More)

Esther Cappozoli

I am running for the OATUG Board to actively engage with the community, expand my knowledge, and contribute my expertise.
With years of experience in HR, project management, and IT business partnerships, I bring a strategic perspective and a track record of leading complex initiatives. My skills in collaboration, problem-solving, and stakeholder engagement will support OATUG’s mission of optimizing Oracle solutions for its members. I am eager to share my insights, learn from fellow professionals, and leverage my network to enhance OATUG’s initiatives.  
My goal is to help drive innovation and support members in maximizing their technology investments, while fostering a collaborative and supportive environment within the organization. (More)

Bill Dunham
Giving back has been a cornerstone of my journey. Since 1991, when I completed my first Oracle EBS Installation as Technical Lead, I have had the privilege of becoming a trusted advisor to countless Oracle product owners and OATUG member organizations. Over the past thirty+ years, from 1991 to 2024, I’ve successfully led hundreds of Oracle projects of varying size and complexity. Working with a wide range of organizations has enriched my understanding of diverse perspectives, cultures, and ideas, enhancing my ability to address complex Oracle and business challenges. These experiences have sharpened my leadership, strategic, and tactical skills while refining my critical thinking—skills I am eager to bring to the OATUG Board.
If re-elected to the Board of Directors, I am confident in my ability to continue delivering valuable contributions to the Board, our members, and the continued success of OATUG's mission. (More)

Roger Dupuis
I am a passionate about OATUG's mission and how it aligns with my personal and professional goals. I am a lifelong learner and facilitator and I have a desire to assist OATUG in their pursuit of their mission. I have the relevant technical and leadership skills required for this position. I have 10+ years of experience with Oracle EBS with most of those years spent in the Item Master space (Manufacturing). I also have experience in the Oracle Customer and Supplier Master spaces. I can provide valuable insight from a technical, analytical, and business user perspective. My role as Master Data Governance Manager has equipped me with the leadership and strategic planning skills necessary for a board position. I am committed to understanding and addressing the diverse needs of the OATUG community.  (More)

Lee Edwards
As a Board Member for the past 3 years I have been able to offer my perspective as a young professional on how to better engage with those who are new to Oracle applications and technology. I have used several Oracle products including EBS, HCM Cloud, and Oracle databases. HCM has been the primary focus of my career within this space bringing together the people and technical aspects of business. Through my career in IT and membership with OATUG I have worked in Alaska and Houston and with people from all over the world. I would like to continue using my experience to help push OATUG's mission so that we can continue to be the best Oracle user group there is. (More)

Gustavo Gonzalez
I'm running for the OATUG board to contribute to the growth and success of our Oracle community. Having been in the Oracle ecosystem for over 20 years, I've built a vast network of connections between Oracle partners and customers that can greatly benefit OATUG. My experience spans from leading complex Oracle implementations to serving as the Chief Technology Officer at KNEX Technology, where I’ve developed deep technical expertise. As an Oracle ACE Director and co-founder of the Argentina Oracle User Group, I have a proven track record of fostering collaboration and knowledge-sharing across diverse regions. My network, combined with my strategic insights and commitment to empowering Oracle users, positions me to drive impactful initiatives and enhance the value OATUG offers to its members worldwide.  (More)

Saurabh Kumar
My experience with Oracle as product and career spanning over 24+ years in GE Appliances has brought in contact with some of the brightest minds who are leading the larger organizations as esteemed leaders. There is huge competition in maker and with experience am sure can help OATUG to create this community bigger and more prepared for future(More)

James Lui
Multi-role Coordination (Technical and Functional expertise)
Multi-User Group Leadership (OATUG, IOUG, Quest, Red Cross, CERT)
I think outside boxes and unify diverse opinions. (More)

Joydeb Mandal
I’m running for the OATUG Board because I’m passionate about enhancing the value and impact of Oracle solutions for our global community. With my experience as a leader of the Oracle Business group in Accenture and IBM, I’ve seen the significant benefits a strong, member-focused organization has on the community. My goal is to improve member engagement, drive innovation, and ensure we maximize our investments in Oracle technologies. I’m dedicated to contributing my skills and time to support OATUG’s mission and help shape its future success. 
I lived and worked in 8 countries on 3 continents led many End-to-End complex Oracle transformation programs globally and worked with CXOs as a direct report in all those programs giving me the edge to influence industry leaders.
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Michael Mullis
Share my extensive ERP knowledge and experience to represent end-users and companies as a whole.  I possess extensive ERP consulting experience and have worked for several fortune 100 companies on some of the largest ERP implementations in the world.  I have built and run global ERP Centers of Excellence.  I am a passionate advocate for enabling business operations through the use of standard, best practices functionality, including enterprise/business objectives regarding data, governance, reporting and analytics, automation, optimized business processes (eg. Industry 4.0) and security.  I have spoken at several industry conferences and multiple other forums. I possess an extensive network within both Oracle & SAP and across their partner network (and other customers). Represent both my Company and end-user population regarding Oracle strategic and tactical design, functionality, operations, best practices and maintenance/support capabilities.  Ability to influence future Oracle solutions for my company, industry and the overall Oracle customer base.  (More)

Ravikanth Prabhu
OATUG volunteering over the years has provided tremendous opportunities for me  to share my knowledge and learning with other members so that they can be successful in their projects and initiatives. I am able to share my project experiences in cloud migration and transition particularly in areas of Cloud ERP, Source to Pay, Order to Cash, Record to Report, Master Data Management, Third party solution to supplement Oracle Eco System to enhance and ensure compliance, Configuration Management and change control, SOX and Audit compliance, Change Management, Cloud Security, Data Strategy, Finance Transformation, SDLC, Quality Assurance, Support and maintenance and help OATUG members to maximizes their' investments in Oracle and partner solutions.  (More)

Gagan Sehgal
Been a contributing, active OATUG Board and Council member since 2 years; I have, along with my fellow board members and the Etherio team, been able to successfully grow: the OATUG impact, it’s conferences , the Oracle EBS/ OCI  and vendor associate partners presence, to uphold the OATUG mission. 
Been in the Oracle space since 27 years, VP, officer, leader, PMP and Green Belt certified in the technology and process space. Responsible for large global transformations and support. Have a strong Oracle network and been instrumental in forging strategic vendor partnerships through OATUG conferences, membership and attendance to help my company and share the knowledge across the board. 
Want to grow it more and give the Oracle clients a strong platform for deriving value and relationships while learning about the technology. (More)

Shiva Prabhu Shivanoori
I have been into Oracle EBS for more than 15 years as DBA, Cloud Admin. I have worked as Project Manager for more than 2 years. I will try give my best for this role. (More)

Michael Stefanavage
I am seeking a position on the OATUG Board because I recognize the significant impact a global community can have on enhancing tools and resources. As a Board member, I aim to contribute by fostering greater collaboration and promoting content that resonates with OATUG members. Throughout my career, I have cultivated strong relationships with both technical and functional users of Oracle technology, utilizing these connections to share and implement ideas that enhance value for both my organization and my professional network. My extensive experience with cross-functional teams has equipped me with the skills in listening, interpreting, negotiating, adapting, and leveraging the strengths of team members to achieve shared objectives. (More)

Shelby Thomas
I’m running for the OATUG Board because I want to help members get the most out of their Oracle tools and support the community’s growth. With 26 years in IT, I have a lot of experience with Oracle and strong leadership skills. Being part of the Emerging Leaders and Women in Technology groups has helped me understand what members need and build great connections. (More)