Congratulations to the newest members of the Oracle ACE Program! To close out the year, we are thrilled to recognize 40+ distinguished professionals from across the globe as our latest Oracle ACE Associates and Pros. Their technical expertise, leadership, and dedication continue to inspire, educate, and strengthen the worldwide Oracle community.
Explore the profiles below to learn more about their diverse journeys—shaping industries, advocating best practices, and sharing knowledge from Database Management to Cloud, JD Edwards, APEX, Java, Analytics, and beyond!
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Meet the November & December 2025 Oracle ACE Associates & Pros
Ajay Narayan – United States | Cloud
Ajay is a pillar-certified Cloud Architect and recognized industry leader, driving digital transformation for global enterprises. A frequent speaker and thought leader, Ajay champions large-scale, secure digital transformation worldwide.
Alok Priyadarshi – India | EPM
Alok specializes in enterprise package implementation and advanced Oracle EPM solutions. He excels at driving financial transformation projects, using FCCS and Groovy scripting to optimize clients’ reporting, data governance, and automation in the APAC region.
Arun Bavera – United States | Database & Infrastructure
With deep expertise in Oracle Exadata, ZDLRA, and infrastructure cloud services, Arun enables high-availability enterprise Oracle environments. Through lifecycle management, automation, and cost optimization, his strategies have reduced infrastructure costs while increasing performance and security in critical environments.
Ayush Karir – India | APEX
Ayush is an Oracle APEX Developer dedicated to building practical, real-world apps and sharing his hands-on knowledge with the global APEX community through tutorials, demos, and performance tips.
Babu Chalamalasetti – United States | Fusion Apps
A passionate leader in AI-driven enterprise automation, Babu has two decades of experience spearheading large-scale Oracle ERP implementations worldwide. He actively leads the #OAIUG LinkedIn group, promoting collaboration and technical knowledge-sharing across the Oracle ecosystem.
Bruno Henrique Tarnowski – Brazil | Database & Community
Bruno works with Oracle CDB/PDB, Data Guard, and large mission-critical systems spanning multiple industries. He serves on the board of GUOB – Oracle Users Group Brazil—advancing community knowledge and resilience.
Bud Shaw – United States | JD Edwards
Bud brings over 25 years of experience supporting JD Edwards customers, empowering hundreds of organizations to maximize their investment.
Christian Woerz – Switzerland | Java
Christian is a Java developer, seasoned speaker, and TypeScript expert. He shares advanced programming insights both on stage and via his YouTube channel, supporting continuous learning across the developer community.
Devendra Rajput – United States | Cloud
Devendra is a visionary leader with 20+ years of experience, specializing in mission-critical Oracle Exadata, RAC, and multi-cloud deployments. Renowned for advancing automation, performance optimization, and mentoring global teams.
Harsh Dave – Canada | EPM
Harsh is a passionate EPM specialist, experienced with every Oracle EPM Cloud application, consistently giving back via blogs, webinars, and knowledge-sharing at community events.
Jayachandra Raju Suraparaju – United States | Cloud – ACE Pro
Jayachandra is a Cloud Database Architect and RMOUG Board Member, championing end-to-end cloud migration and integration. An international conference speaker and blogger, he is a recognized expert in Oracle and performance engineering.
Jonathan Vila Lopez – Spain | Java
International speaker, Java Champion, and developer advocate, Jonathan co-founded several major developer conferences and is a longtime leader in fostering code quality and innovation in the Java ecosystem.
Jordy Rodriguez – Colombia | Java
Software Architect and founder of 4SoftwareDevelopers, Jordy delivers practical Java and backend content to Spanish-speaking developers through engaging videos and real-world guidance.
Knut Gottling – Germany | Database
With a background in engineering and information security, Knut developed award-winning Oracle IoT/AI platforms for renewable energy. His latest successes have been recognized as Oracle AI Success Stories.
Liang Wang – Switzerland | Database
A DBA and developer with 20 years’ experience, Liang is passionate about automation, DBaaS, and continuously adapting to new technologies in database management and cloud.
Lisa Tran – United States | Community
With 25+ years’ experience, Lisa is a senior business analyst and JDE developer known for her expertise in orchestrations, UDO tools, and her commitment to educating and supporting the JDE community.
Lucia Hustatyova – Slovakia | Database – ACE Pro
A triple Oracle Certified Master with 17+ years of IT experience, Lucia is renowned for designing and optimizing complex Oracle database architectures. She is an international speaker, author, and active advocate for knowledge sharing and innovation.
Luiz Real – Brazil | Java & Community
Luiz is a seasoned Software Engineer, community leader, and educator with a Master’s in Computer Science. He empowers professional Java developers through strategic mentoring and event organization at SouJava and DevConverge LATAM.
Mario Alberto Garcia Giraldo – Spain | Community
With over 19 years in JD Edwards technology, Mario is a Senior Technical Consultant and Orchestrator expert. Driven by a belief that no problem is impossible, he specializes in adapting complex JDE technologies to real business challenges and is a dedicated trainer and problem-solver for his clients.
Md Arif Hossain – Bangladesh | APEX
Md. Arif is an Oracle enthusiast known for developing BI and MIS solutions using Oracle APEX, PL/SQL, and ORDS. He runs a YouTube channel with hands-on tutorials and is passionate about making Oracle technologies simpler and more practical for learners across the APAC region.
Mohammed Shafi Shaik – India | Cloud
An Oracle Fusion Financials expert with 11 years’ experience, Mohammed helps organizations streamline financial operations, focusing on scalable and compliant solutions. He shares knowledge through LinkedIn and Oracle forums, connecting theory with real-world scenarios for consultants and end-users alike.
Muhammed Mishab Pp – India | APEX
Muhammed Mishab is a skilled Oracle APEX Developer specializing in building scalable, intuitive enterprise applications. Passionate about continuous learning and innovation, Muhammed is active in knowledge sharing and always open to new collaborations within the Oracle APEX community.
Osman Dinc – Turkey | Database
Osman is an Oracle DBA with 10 years’ expertise spanning Oracle, Exadata, and automation, known for infrastructure optimization and performance tuning. Osman is passionate about sharing his knowledge through his blog and open-source contributions.
Patrick Haston – United Kingdom | Fusion Apps
With more than 20 years in Oracle ERP and database solutions, Patrick has led government-scale E-Business Suite deployments, established strategic user groups, and authored multiple books on ERP success. Now, through his consultancy, he supports organizations across the UK in achieving post-implementation value.
Piyush Prakash – India | Cloud
Piyush has nearly 15 years of dedicated Oracle EBS, Cloud, and PaaS experience. Skilled at managing complex upgrades, migrations, and cloud architectures, he champions continuous learning and innovation. He’s also a strong advocate for knowledge sharing and community networking.
Pratheek Talla – New Zealand | Community
An Oracle Cloud SME, Pratheek has delivered enterprise solutions for New Zealand’s public sector and is active as secretary and board member of NZOUG. He’s passionate about digital enablement, analytics, and driving Oracle adoption across the region.
Rafeeq Abdulla – Oman | APEX
With 33+ years’ industry experience, Rafeeq is an Oracle veteran specializing in database, APEX, WebLogic, ERP, and integration solutions that bridge Oracle with external messaging, mapping, and workflow technologies. He delivers business intelligence and process automation for enterprise clients.
Rajesh Vohra – United States | Fusion Apps
Rajesh is a technology leader with proven expertise in Fusion implementations, specializing in Oracle Integrations, APEX, and cloud solutions. A product manager and mentor, he is passionate about solving complex problems and growing talent within the Oracle ecosystem.
Robert Gideon – United States | Fusion Apps
Robert is an Integration Lead with nearly 20 years’ experience in Oracle EPM, Data Management, and Essbase. He excels at delivering complex, cross-industry solutions bridging IT and finance while leading technical and functional teams.
Ryota Yoda – United States | AI
Ryota is a software engineer specializing in full-stack AI agent systems for the cloud. He designs infrastructure-to-application solutions in financial services while also supporting startup partnerships and business strategy in the US market.
Sagar Devkar – India | Database
An OCP-certified Lead Database Developer, Sagar is experienced in banking and insurance domains, specializing in product engineering, automation, and turning raw data into business value. He has a strong track record in streamlining processes and enabling agile development.
Saravanan Balaji – India | Database
Saravanan is a skilled Oracle DBA and Fusion Middleware expert, proficient in performance tuning, high availability, RMAN, and multi-platform database management. He actively mentors peers, contributes hands-on solutions to the community, and embraces open-source and cross-platform technologies.
Sivakumar Venkatachalam – India | Database
Sivakumar blends hands-on Oracle Core DBA expertise with EBS and APEX implementation skills. Through his open-source Oracle script repositories and technical blog, he shares deep insights and best practices for high availability, migration, and performance optimization.
Srinivas Nadella – United Kingdom | AI
A Solutions Engineer and Strategic Accounts Leader with over 15 years of multi-cloud experience, Srinivas delivers OCI transformations for strategic clients—focusing on serverless architectures, Autonomous DB, and integrating AI/ML to accelerate digital innovation.
Tingzhong Huang – China | Database
With 20 years in Oracle databases, Tingzhong is an expert in architecture, performance tuning, troubleshooting, and migrating/ upgrading systems for finance, telecom, and energy industries.
Vatsavay Prudhvi Raju – India | Cloud
Prudhvi is passionate about connecting technology, analytics, IoT, and AI/ML to solve real-world problems. He is a strong advocate for community, language exchange, and empowering others through technical education and open networking.
Venkataramana Muthadi – India | Cloud
With 18 years in IT, Venkataramana specializes in secure, modern cloud (OCI, Azure) and disaster recovery architectures. His expertise spans cloud application design, HA/DR, and complex cross-platform migrations, supported by OCI Architect certifications.
Vimal Manimozhi – India | AI
An Enterprise Applications Leader with 20+ years of experience, Vimal has led multiple transformation programs, focusing on ERP, digital roadmaps, and AI. He’s a sought-after presenter, co-author, and blogger on Oracle innovations and process optimizations.
Xing Ning – China | Database
With 15 years’ Oracle DBA experience, Xing specializes in performance tuning and complex recoveries, having supported the healthcare, telecom, and manufacturing sectors in ensuring high-availability, mission-critical environments.
Congratulations to all our new Oracle ACEs!
Your expertise, passion, and dedication make the Oracle community stronger, more connected, and more innovative every day. We welcome your leadership and look forward to your future contributions.
Learn more and connect with Oracle ACEs on the Oracle ACE Directory .
Interested in becoming part of the Oracle ACE Program? Become an Oracle ACE!