GEN 2899 Collegiate Forum OAUG17 01 002OAUG Collegiate Program Session Descriptions

View the agenda and find detailed information about the session and speakers in the descriptions below. Register for the all day event to attend. 

Sessions

Enterprise Integration with Oracle
Ektaa Lilani

The concept of Enterprise Integration has been around from the early days of computing. There are multiple factors to consider when establishing communication between two systems. This session will cover the following real-world scenarios along with some case studies:

  • Integration between Cloud and On-Premise Information Systems
  • Mobile Integration
  • The Internet of Things
  • Application Integration
  • B2B Integration with Trading Partners

A Day in My Life as an Oracle Consultant
Ektaa Lilani

Ever wondered what it’s like to be a consultant? Now a day, “travelling” and “networking” are almost used synonymously with “consulting!” If you’re wondering what a day in a life of a consultant is, or if you’re wondering what your journey from campus to corporate looks like, attend this session. Attendees will hear about real-world experiences like the first day in the office, first time at a client site, managing expectations and more. This will be an interactive session tailored based on participant interests.

Oracle User Groups and the Oracle Applications Users Group (OAUG)
Doug Manning

The Oracle Applications Users Group (OAUG) is the world’s largest education, networking and advocacy forum for Oracle Applications users. Through education and networking, OAUG members save time and their companies money by applying other users’ successes and lessons learned. In this session, find out what Oracle User Groups are, and, how to get the most out of networking and educational opportunities through OAUG’s vast array of membership benefits, as well through our wide offerings of geographic and special interest group membership nationwide.

Interviewing for an IT Position – Landing the Job
Doug Manning

For most people, interviewing for and landing a job in the IT world is a challenging and demanding process that is not straightforward and not for the faint of heart. The rewards of landing an IT position however, can open doors and possibilities that one can only imagine. In this session, you will learn the right practices and techniques to use in the interview process to help you land your ideal IT position. You will also gain a unique understanding and knowledge of what IT industry professionals are looking for in their ideal IT candidate from someone who has been hiring, leading and managing IT professionals for the past 20 years in the commercial, government and non-profit arenas.

  • Identify and understand your strengths and weaknesses vis-a-vi the IT position you are trying to attain
  • Discover and comprehend what IT professionals are looking for when they are looking to hire
  • Learn the right interview techniques and tradecraft to utilize when trying to land that IT position

Oracle’s Modern Cloud
Elizabeth Kensicki

In this session, attendees will experience an introduction to Oracle’s Cloud Platform. An overview of market and technology trends will highlight how Cloud technologies are prominent in today’s IT landscape. Special attention will be given to the Oracle Sales Cloud Platform, highlighting how this SaaS (software as a service) solution supports a company’s sales organization and revenue planning activities. Additional topics will include how to leverage your education and skill set in the technology market post-graduation.

Diversity in IT – One Challenge; One Success at a Time
Margot McDonnell

This session will cover:

  • Women in IT
  • Challenges in the Field
  • Build the female ratio
  • Building your Network 

In this session, attendees will hear a real-world perspective of what it means to be a women working in the IT world in 2017. How a small-town pedigree, a Penn State education, and gritty personality has led to success in a traditionally male dominated arena. While there is no silver bullet, some practical suggestions for helping you achieve success, through effective communication, execution, performance and mentorship. Equally important is having a “voice” that you can use to build your career.

E-Business Suite R12 Supply Chain Improvements
Margot McDonnell

This session will cover a broad overview of the latest release enhancements and associated products to extend the capabilities of the R12 Supply Chain Applications.

 

Speaker Bios

Elizabeth Kensicki, Denovo Ventures
Elizabeth Kensicki is a 2007 graduate of Johnson & Wales University. After starting her career in corporate food service, she transitioned to working with Oracle applications and technologies in 2011. Since then, Elizabeth has focused on helping organizations of all sizes, select and implement the best fit Oracle software solutions for their modern business requirements. Elizabeth has concentrated on the technologies that support the needs of a company’s sales and marketing departments. She holds a seat on the New England Oracle Applications User Group board. She has also supported many regional and national events as a presenter and volunteer. Today, Elizabeth works for Denovo Ventures, a Platinum Partner of the Oracle corporation and resides in Boston.

Ektaa Lilani, AST Corporation
Ms. Lilani is an Oracle technical consultant with 5 years’ experience with Oracle. Her deep expertise in Oracle ERP and Cloud technologies, along with an Oracle ADF Certification, has allowed her to effectively assist clients in achieving large scale business transformations. Ms. Lilani’s industry experience includes the microelectronics, retail, finance and automotive sectors. She has completed prestigious Leadership Essentials Certifications through Harvard University, adding great value to each project she is a part of. Ms. Lilani’s dedication and expertise in leading technology teams makes her a recognized leader in building eminence and practice capabilities in Enterprise Digital using Oracle Cloud and ADF technologies.

Doug Manning, Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory
Doug Manning has over 18 years of experience with Oracle’s E-Business Suite (Releases 9 – 12.1) products in the areas of implementation, upgrades, major and minor custom extension (assessment, planning, design and implementation) development, 3rd party software integration, and human and organizational change management. He has been a member of OAUG since the late 1990s, a participant at the Oracle Federal Customer Advisory Board and is currently an OAUG ambassador. Over the past 10 years, he has written and presented 10 papers at OAUG-sponsored events such as Connection Point and the annual COLLABORATE conference on topics as diverse as developing custom extensions for Oracle E-Business Suite to mastering Oracle E-Business Suite change management within your organization. 

In his career, Douglas has risen through the ranks, starting out as a developer and eventually becoming a project leader and manager in the Oracle E-Business Suite area. Because he brings a strong hands-on knowledge of Oracle’s E-Business Suite from both a functional and technical perspective through his many years of product usage, custom enhancement development, managing and performing product upgrades and implementations, and his many years of managing Oracle applications technical and functional personnel, he is uniquely qualified and will be a strong advocate for the interests of Oracle applications users, focusing on the following areas:
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  • Enhanced product education and training programs
  • Real-world product experience and information sharing
  • Change management and future product directions (technical, functional and human side)

Margot McDonnell, Denovo Ventures, LLC

Margot has over 22 years of professional IT Sales Management experience, primarily in the areas of Oracle applications and Cloud technology implementation services and software. Throughout her career, Margot has been responsible for all aspects of business development, marketing, and sales management, with the continuous objective of business growth, customer engagement, and team success. She also manages the Oracle strategic business relationship, which is the cornerstone partnership for the company. Margot is a member of the Oracle Women’s Leadership (OWL) group, as well as been a participant and panelist for several Women in Technology regional groups. Margot is a 1989 graduate of The Pennsylvania State University, with a BS degree in Labor and Industrial Relations; and Employee Relations minor.