Melbourne University hosted Bijan Raminzad, Oracle Principal Cloud Architect, on September 12, 2024, for an engaging session introducing students to cloud history, fundamental knowledge, and Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI). The event was part of Melbourne University’s ongoing efforts to equip students with cutting-edge industry knowledge, supported by Oracle Academy technology education resources.
Bijan began the session by tracing the evolution of cloud computing. He discussed how the rise of cloud technologies has shifted businesses from relying on physical servers to embracing virtualization and cloud-based solutions. Additionally, Bijan explained various deployment models like public, private, and hybrid clouds, helping students understand how different industries use cloud solutions based on their specific needs.
In the second half of the session, Bijan provided a detailed introduction to Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI). He emphasized Oracle’s innovative approach to cloud, explaining how OCI delivers high performance, security, and cost-efficiency for enterprise workloads. The session touched on OCI’s core offerings, such as compute, storage, networking, and database services, with a special focus on Oracle Autonomous Database and bare metal servers, which provide unique capabilities within the cloud space.
Students were actively engaged throughout the session, asking insightful questions and participating in discussions. Bijan’s ability to break down complex cloud concepts into easily digestible information left a lasting impact, inspiring students to explore further in the cloud space. The session was an invaluable experience for all attendees, laying a strong foundation for future careers in cloud technology.
Melbourne University and its students greatly benefited from Bijan Raminzad’s insights, and Oracle Academy’s continued collaboration ensures that the next generation of tech professionals is well-prepared for the evolving cloud landscape.
Learn more about the Oracle Academy Cloud Program, which offers educators and their students the opportunity to teach, learn, explore, build, and develop in the cloud — free of charge. The Oracle Academy Cloud Program provides access to Oracle Cloud Free Tier to Oracle Academy Institutional members and their anytime/anywhere students, plus educators enjoy one-time classroom setup with no maintenance needed.