OATUG Emerging Leaders

The Emerging Leaders are focused on supporting and connecting with people who are beginning their careers with Oracle applications or working in the technology field. OATUG offers webinars and educational content for young professionals and provides opportunities for them to connect with mentors and peers. This group is open to all OATUG members.

Mission Statement

The OATUG Emerging Leaders Committee is committed to fostering a community of growth and development for the next generation of leaders in the Oracle Applications and Technology space. Guided by our core values of Education, Mentorship, and Outreach, we strive to empower emerging professionals through comprehensive learning opportunities, valuable mentorship experiences, and proactive community engagement. Our mission is to cultivate a supportive environment where emerging leaders can thrive, innovate, and drive the future of our industry. 

Three Pillars of the Emerging Leaders

OATUG Emerging Leaders Committee

Amod Joshi, Committee Chair

With over 20 years of experience, Amod specializes in the analysis, design, implementation, and support of Oracle EBS and Cloud projects. He has led and participated in numerous implementations, upgrades, and integrations utilizing Oracle EBS and ERP Cloud in commercial and government industries. He has played various roles such as Senior Developer, Solutions Architect, Technical Team Leader, and Project Manager throughout his career. He is an Oracle Ace Pro and an active member of the Oracle Applications & Technology Users Group (OATUG), a former member of the OATUG Board of Directors, and chair of the Emerging Leaders committee. He has published articles on Oracle technology and also presented on several events at OATUG Forums, Ascend conferences, and other occasions. He is an Oracle evangelist and tech-blogger.

Manish Naik, Committee Co-Chair

Manish Naik is an Industry Principal / Director, Oracle Cloud Services at Infosys Limited, and part of their SCM and AI CoE in the Americas. He brings over 20 years of consulting experience, leading end-to-end ERP business transformation programs for large global manufacturing clients. Manish is an Oracle Fusion, EBS, and AI-certified SCM Implementation Specialist. He is also an Oracle ACE Pro, and a recognized Thought Leader with more than 45 publications (white papers, presentations, webinars, and blogs) featured at international conferences such as OATUG Ascend, UKOUG Discover, DOAG Apps, APICS, Oracle CloudWorld, Oracle Modern Supply Chain Experience, etc. He currently serves as Co-Chair of the OATUG Emerging Leaders Committee and is the proud recipient of the prestigious 2022 OATUG Emerging Leader Award.

Ready to Join the Emerging Leaders?

Reach out and find out how you can get involved with the Emerging Leaders.

Are you interested in joining the Emerging Leaders Committee? Do you have an idea you would like to share with other OATUG Emerging Leaders? We are a committee of volunteers and we would love to hear your ideas and how we can meet the interests of our community.

Email Jamie Reed today to learn more!

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