Candidates are identified by affiliation. Anyone who has a financial
interest into selling into the Oracle Applications market space is
considered a "Non-User", even if that firm is a licensed user of the
Oracle Applications. The board limits the number of Non-User Board
Members to 4.
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Bala Balakrishnan,
Application Program manager, Marvell Semiconductors
Affiliation: User
Location: Santa
Clara, CA
Experience:
More than
Ten years of functional experience in Production and Material Management,
Supply Chain and Spares Management in Electronics Modules-Printed Circuit
Board Manufacturing and Semiconductor devices.
How I can contribute to the NorCal OAUG:
Review the
list of presentation and its Quality. Will contribute towards the
directional guidance make a comparison between SAP ORacle MES and other
products and present to the community if needed. Represent Semi
Conductor and High Tech Industry from a Major Oracle Mfg application user
point with OSFM ascp product.
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Bala Chander,
Director - Professional Services, Oricco, Inc
Affiliation:
Non-User
Location: Santa
Clara, CA
Experience:
Financial Functional consultant with over
10yrs of experience specializing in Oracle Project Accounting.
How I can contribute to the NorCal OAUG:
I would like more endusers to participate
in OAUG to share,exchange their pain points.
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Navin Chugh,
President, FAOnDemand
Affiliation:
Non-User
Location:
Sunnyvale, CA
Experience:
Over 8 years as Oracle Employees.
Experience working in consulting, sales, pre-sales. Strong
implementation and customization experience. Built and managed an
applications integration team and program at Oracle. Expertise with
Financials, manufacturing and CRM. Founding member of OAG.
How I can contribute to the NorCal OAUG:
Customer hat and perspective to NorCAL OAUG
members. Improving the value and services of NorCAL OAUG for networking,
collaboration, knowledge sharing and best practices. Making NorCAL OAUG a
premium platform and a GOTO org for anything related to Oracle Apps.
Start, build and manage new initiative call APPS ANSWERS like Yahoo
answers. Lunch forums or brown bag sessions.
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Ashish Dayal,
Director - Business Technologies, Bizshore Inc.
Affiliation:
Non-User
Location:
Sunnyvale, CA
Experience:
Over 12
years of industry experience including but not limited to banking,
manufacturing, semiconductor, distribution etc. Extensive experience in
implementation of Oracle Applications from release 10.7 to 11i.
Participation in various Oracle CABs and PABs for both business like ASCP
and technology like BPEL. Knowledge and experience in Oracle Applications
and also with other cross linking applications ranging from PDM systems
like Agile, HR and benefits like ADP, CRMs like Siebel and Azerity, MES
like PROMIS etc. Oracle certified implementation professional. Partnered
with Oracle for Middleware technologies and application implementations.
How I can contribute to the NorCal OAUG:
I would like to contribute towards the
dimension of Oracle Applications usage of Technology as a business process
enabler. I would also work to help understand the future roadmap and
direction with regard to Oracle Applications and Technologies. I would
also like to help in whatever way possible with the future OAUG events.
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Jerry Edwards, Independent Consultant,
JKE Consulting Services
Affiliation: Non-User
Location: Menlo Park, CA
Experience:
I've been working with Oracle Manufacturing
Applications since 1994, first as co-implementation project manager at
Amdahl, then managing the manufacturing applications support group. In
1997 I moved to the consulting side. I've implemented Oracle applications
in discrete manufacturing and several fabless semiconductor companies.
From 1997 through 1Q2001 I chaired the Discrete Manufacturing Special
Interest Group SIG. I've co-presented 3 papers at OAUG conferences. In my
SIG role I partularly enjoyed enabling users and Oracle development staff
to communicate on product enhancements and new product requirements.
How I can contribute to the NorCal OAUG:
I'd like to increase communication between
users regarding effective ways to configure applications to save time and
prevent errors. I'd also like to increase opportunities for interested
users to work with Oracle product managers and developers to enhance core
applications and design new products. As Discrete SIG Chair we arranged
several focus user groups during Warehouse Management design at Oracle.
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Cynthia Enderlein,
Business Systems Analyst, Lucasfilm, LTD
Affiliation: User
Location: San
Francisco, CA
Experience:
I have been a user of Oracle Applications
for 13 years. I started using Accounts Payable and then moved to other
Finance modules before finally becoming a Business Systems Analyst
supporting many Oracle Finance and Manufacturing modules.
How I can contribute to the NorCal OAUG:
I'd like to continue to bring my user's
perspective to the board and to the group's dealings with Oracle and
during planning of events for the user community.
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Karl Goldfield,
Director of Business Development, USJade Corp
Affiliation:
Non-User
Location: San Jose,
CA
Experience:
Director of Business Development for USJade,
a Systems Integrator with 8 years in EBS implementation with extensive
core application, OFSM, ASCP, BI and demand planning experience. We are an
Oracle Certified Partner and I have several technology and application
Sales and Pre-sales Champion certificates.
How I can contribute to the NorCal OAUG:
Organizing events and workshops.
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Kai Hypko, Senior Director Supply Chain
Systems, Plantronics
Affiliation: User
Location: Santa Cruz, CA
Experience:
Current Oracle ebusiness suite user.
Have used Oracle for almost 10 years and have gone through several core
implementations and Advanced Planning Systems roll outs. I have overseen
the implementation and have in depth knowledge of Global Order Promising,
iSupplier, Collaborative Planner, Advanced Supply Chain Planning, Demand
Planner, Business Intelligence, including functionalities such as Approved
Supplier List, Sourcing Rules, Blanket Orders, Internal SOPO, Planned
Order Release - Req creation - PO auto create.
My company is in the process of rolling out the entire Advanced Planning
Suite on 11.5.10 over the next 24 months.
I have been a frequent participant and presenter at Oracle events such as
the High-Tech summit, OAUG, etc.
How I can contribute to the NorCal OAUG:
I have a solid understanding of
user requirements for successful implementations and system enhancements
due to my multi faceted experience. I have very strong relationships with
Oracle Supply Chain Development and Support that I could leverage as a
Board Member. I plan to contribute to the continued growth and
strengthening of the OAUG by utilizing my network and knowledge to ensure
that we have the right suppliers and presenters participating so that the
Users receive maximum benefit from the NorCal OAUG events and information.
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Mohan Iyer, Principal Consultant, FSCP
Solutions Inc.
Affiliation: Non-User
Location: Fremont, CA
Experience:
Have been working with
implementation and support of Oracle Applications for the past 12 years,
primarily consulting work, but have had a 2 year stint in the corporate
world managing Financial Applications for a San Jose based company.
How I can contribute to the NorCal OAUG:
I would like to work with existing user
base to enhance the relative usage and knowledge of Oracle Applications. I
would like to work with Oracle and OAUG to inculcate a higher visibility
to the user in new functionality and directions for future application
releases. I will be actively involved in preparation and managing hosting
of events - like conferences, panel discussions and other related meetings
that the NorCalOAUG would like to host.
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Christopher Lam, Managing Director,
BearingPoint
Affiliation: Non-User
Location: Mountain View, CA
Experience:
15 years of CRM experience
12 years of Siebel CRM experience - lead global business transformation
and technology initiatives for Fortune 100
How I can contribute to the NorCal OAUG:
Mentoring new members and encouraging other
users to participate in activities.
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Juan Marquez, Solution Manager, OSI
Consulting
Affiliation: Non-User
Location: San Francisco, CA
Experience:
As Director of Accounting, Finance and
Information for Roll International, I implemented Oracle 11.5.9 at the POM
Wonderful division. I also contributed in the subsequent roll out to other
Roll International subsidiaries such as Paramount Farms, Paramount Citrus
and Fiji Water. As a user of Oracle, I have fulfilled numerous roles
including Financials, Manufacturing and Advanced Pricing Super User,
Discoverer End User Layer Administrator and Applications Administrator.
Following my Oracle experience as a customer, I joined OSI Consulting as a
Senior Financials Consultant and Project Manager. After a productive year
on the delivery side, I was promoted to Sr. Solutions Architect
responsible for designing Vertical Industry Solutions and Pre Sales
Consulting. In my current role, I am responsible for all Pre Sales
activities in Northern California including Sales, Marketing and
Consulting. In addition, I continue to develop several programs and
competencies within OSI Consulting including Retail Stream, our integrated
Point of Sale built on Oracle Forms. As well as our Oracle Accelerate
Micro Vertical program for the Retail, Nutraceuticals and Agriculture
industries.
How I can contribute to the NorCal OAUG:
My expertise in Accounting, Finance,
Operations, Sales Management and Enterprise Applications uniquely
positions me to help lead OAUG into the future particularly as the Oracle
Solution Base expands and becomes more complex. I have the knowledge
and vision to help expand OAUGs offering to include Fusion Applications,
Fusion Middleware and RFID Technologies. Further, I bring knowledge of OSI
Consultings cutting edge Oracle based innovations which include clients
from San Diego to Vancouver B.C. including Qualcomm, Toyota Financial,
Tektronix, Ritchie Bros and Shaw Communications.
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Gar R. Mowery, Director ERP
Architecture, Sanmina-SCI
Affiliation: User
Location: San Jose, CA
Experience:
Developed 5 point Reporting Program
DataHarvest that automated KPI reporting and detailed improvement
recommendations from Senior Level Management through Managers and
Individual Contributors. Designed, developed and implemented
Manufacturing and Finance Oracle processes and Business Process Procedures
in response to internal and external customer requirements focusing on
exploitation of core competencies and supply chain initiatives.
Responsible for leading IT Sales Consulting resulting in acquisition of
over 1.5 Billion dollars per year in new Business. Lead development and
implementation of Oracle 11i and implementation of over 40 facilities in
diverse manufacturing environments. Evaluated and Implemented Third Party
Solutions including Advanced Planning,Quoting, Shop Floor Management
tools. Worked with ebusiness Group to develop automated systems between
customers and company, including EDI, XML, Portals, and Web Services.
Supported Sarbanes Oxley and RoHS initiatives within Oracle system Initial
Lead development in Corporate Project Management Life Cycle and IT
Governance.
How I can contribute to the NorCal OAUG:
Input to Oracle Development Strategies.
Drive to Alignment of Oracle with Modern Manufacturing Methodologies Input
to Continued Development of Oracle Analytics with a focus on Individual
Contributor Understanding of KPI's and impacts. Enable NorCal OAUG
members to develop Industry Specific standards to functionality and be
able to understand best practices of multiple industries and the potential
for utilization within their own enviornment.
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Srabasti Mukherjee, Associate
Director, IT Business Applications, Stiefel Lab (Formerly Connetics
Corp)
Affiliation: Non-User
Location: Palo Alto, CA
Experience:
Innovative, result-oriented management
professional with over 11 years of IT experience in Manufacturing, Health
Care, Financial, and High tech industries. Implemented and managed
multiple ERP projects. A proven track record in developing and executing
organizational realignments resulting in greater overall company
efficiency.
How I can contribute to the NorCal OAUG:
I can bring in value with my diverse
industry experience and add value to product / business discussion. I have
experience in Siebel in pharma domain, and will add value to the business
process discussion specific to pharma. I will be able to organize Special
Interest Group sessions for specific industries and business like pharma,
finance, etc. I will be an active parcipant of the scheduled sessions and
will bring in value from my IT leadership experience.
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Jyothi Pingali,
Section Manager, ERP Systems, Silicon Storage Technology, Inc.
Affiliation:
User
Location: Sunnyvale, CA
Experience:
Worked for more
than 10 years with Oracle Applications and peripheral products. Started as
developer and worked through various roles including of Techno-functional
consultant. Currently working as a strategic designer for Oracle 11i
implementation, responsibilities include, gathering user requirements and
provide solutions using Oracle Applications and peripheral products.
Specialized in the semiconductor fab-less manufacturing, supply chain
solutions and financial business solutions.
How I can contribute to the NorCal OAUG:
I would like to
spread the NorCal OAUG horizon. Encourage more end user participation in
educating about the Oracle Apps functionality and exposing them to new
modules and technology. Create more user group panels to address the
business challenges through Oracle Apps. Create advisory groups to build a
bridge between the end users and Oracle product designers. Change the
NorCal OAUG structure to be more interactive for end users, consultants
and product designers.
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Chris Radkowski,
Director of Business Development, Identity Engines
Affiliation:
Non-User
Location: Sunnyvale, CA
Experience:
Former product manager for the Oracle
Access Manager and Oracle Single Sign-On products which are now part of
Oracle Fusion Middleware. Extensive experience in both identity management
and network security.
How I can contribute to the NorCal OAUG:
I will help drive common comprehensive
security capabilities required to deploy Oracle applications and meet
industry compliance regulations. I will help communicate requirements,
feedback and experiences to Oracle development and product management
organizations. Also, I am interested in communicating knowledge of
deployments and experiences within the OUAG.
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Ravi Ravichandran,
CEO and Co-Founder, FAOnDemand Inc.
Affiliation:
Non-User
Location: Sunnyvale, CA
Experience:
Over 17 years of hands
on full-life-cycle experience while at Oracle Corporation, in Oracle
E-Business suite from implementation to post go live support. Was a
Director Development for Oracle CPG, Director of Product Management Oracle
CMRO and Architect for Oracle On Demand.
How I can contribute to the NorCal OAUG:
I would like to share
my experience knowledge gained during years of developing, implementing
and integrating Oracle Applications to NorCal members in areas of product
architecture, development, integration, business flows and best practices.
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Consultant, Business & Decision (formerly MI-Services)
Affiliation: Non-User
Location: San Jose,
CA
Experience:
Having implemented and consulted on
multiple Oracle Apps implementations in the past 15 years. Began my foray
into Oracle in 93 implementing their database solution for some custom
apps for a high tech manufacturer in conjunction with what was then
Peoplesoft HR and then moving on to Oracle's ERP solution including
replacing a global JD Edwards install with an Oracle hosted solution.
Currently consult within the bay area to select clients that are pushing
the envelope of Oracle and as the 2006 Titan award winner for developing a
Electronic records and electronic signature solution for the FDA regulated
environments which Oracle now incorporates into its release product.
How I can contribute to the NorCal OAUG:
I believe that my knowledge and expertise
within the life sciences industry will add to the boards already
diversified talents also to work with other board members that are focused
on Oracles future releases specifically R12 and some of the new products
that Oracle has that add onto the current applications.
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Kuldeep Tanwar,
Manager Business Applications, Wind River Systems, Inc
Affiliation: User
Location: Alameda,
CA
Experience:
I have extensive experience in
implementiong Oracle solutions. I have worked on more than 9
implementation of Financials,Customer relationship management,Human
Capital Management, Supply chain management. I have presented two papers
at Norcal OAUG events.
How I can contribute to the NorCal OAUG:
Bring my perspective as n application
implementer and end user of oracle and siebel applications. Participate in
planning and managing events. Identify key paint points of application
customers and working with Oracle to prioritize them. Work on increasing
the number of events conducted by Norcal OAUG.
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