Oracle Academy Tech Chat

In this second episode of Stack Your Career Sandwich: Building Your Career Portfolio as a College Student, host Tyra Peirce continues the conversation with Lino Persi, Senior Vice President of Worldwide Java Customer Success at Oracle, focusing on how students can turn their experiences into real career opportunities. They explore how to stand out—even without traditional internships—by leveraging...

In this first episode of Stack Your Career Sandwich: Building Your Career Portfolio as a College Student, host Tyra Peirce sits down with Lino Persi, Senior Vice President of Worldwide Java Customer Success at Oracle, to explore how students can go beyond academics to build a strong, well-rounded career foundation. Together, they discuss the importance of intentionally "stacking" experiences—such...

In this episode, we talk with a veteran IT leader about the career path that shaped their success and what inspired them to enter tech. We cover how they've stayed relevant through constant change—career planning, lifelong learning, and building skills that last. They share lessons from setbacks, what they'd do differently, and advice for students starting out in today's fast-moving IT world.   --...

Willie Mcrae, Oracle Academy Principal Instructor, joins us to discuss Oracle Academy AI resources for educators and their students, including two new workshops on embedding generative AI in Oracle APEX applications and using AI to create SQL in APEX.

Oracle Hospitality's Deanne Wofford joins host Tyra Peirce to discuss how Oracle Academy is helping educators and students unlock new opportunities in hospitality management. Discover the essential role of technology in today's hotels, the benefits of digital learning resources, and practical tips for building career-ready skills. Perfect for faculty, students, and anyone passionate about the futu...

In this episode of Oracle Academy Tech Chat, we welcome Janet Kamau, Marketing & Field Engagement Director for Oracle Africa to discuss her career journey and expertise in tech marketing. Janet shares her personal career path, outlining what led her into the dynamic world of tech marketing, and provides listeners with firsthand perspectives on the ever-evolving opportunities for tech professionals...

In this episode Lorilyn Owens, director of Innovation Programs and Member Services, talks about the new Oracle Academy Community, a dedicated online space for Oracle Academy members and ambassadors. This vibrant community will empower participants to connect, share best practices, and access resources tailored to their academic and professional journeys. Tune in as we provide a comprehensive overv...

In Part II of this episode we explore how Oracle's latest AI-driven database tools are revolutionizing teaching and learning in higher education. Tailored for global faculty and students, the episode demonstrates how artificial intelligence makes database operations more accessible, intuitive, and relevant to real-world applications. Faculty will discover strategies to integrate AI-powered tools i...

Part I In this episode of the Oracle Academy Tech Chat Podcast we explore how Oracle's latest AI-driven database tools are revolutionizing teaching and learning in higher education. Tailored for global faculty and students, the episode demonstrates how artificial intelligence makes database operations more accessible, intuitive, and relevant to real-world applications. Faculty will discover strate...

In this episode of Oracle Academy Tech Chat, we welcome Shashika Ramsany, Oracle Consulting Sales Director for Banking & Insurance in the Africa Region. Shashika shares insights from her career journey at the intersection of technology and financial services, offering a unique perspective on the evolving landscape of fintech. Listeners will gain valuable firsthand knowledge about the pathways, cha...

In this episode, we'll talk about Security and Control with Exadata We'll explore how organizations can benefit from cloud innovation while keeping full control over their data — a critical challenge in today's digital world.   ----------------------------------------------------   Episode Transcript:   00:00:00:00 - 00:00:44:19 Unknown Welcome to the Oracle Academy Tech Chat. This podcast provide...

In this podcast, Dusa Vukovic, Principal of the Grammar School for Computer Science, Oracle Academy Teacher and Oracle Academy Instructor speaks from her experience using Oracle Academy materials in the classroom, as well as an instructor for Oracle Academy. She speaks about practical things teachers will discover while using Oracle Academy curriculum in their classrooms. -------------------------...

In this Episode Orlaith Lawton speaks with Oracle ACE Roberto Capancioni about the importance of APEX and why it is the world's most popular low-code application platform. ------------------------------------------------------ Episode Transcript: 00:00:00:00 - 00:00:35:14 Unknown Welcome to the Oracle Academy Tech Chat. This podcast provides educators and students in-depth discussions with thought...

In this Episode Tyra Peirce speaks with speaks with Oracle ACE Satwik Reddy about how businesses leverage Oracle APEX to build powerful applications without the need for extensive coding. ------------------------------------------ Episode Transcript: 00:00:00:00 - 00:00:35:04 Unknown Welcome to the Oracle Academy Tech Chat. This podcast provides educators and students in-depth discussions with tho...

Unlocking the Role of an Account Cloud Engineer at Oracle What does it take to bridge technical expertise with real-world customer impact? In this episode, we dive deep into the role of the Account Cloud Engineer (ACE) at Oracle—a unique position that sits at the intersection of technology and customer engagement. Often misunderstood as solely technical, ACEs play a vital role in presales, partner...

In this episode host  Oracle Academy Program Manager Benelux & DACH Rik Bleeker speaks with Oracle expert Thomas Minne on the crucial intersection of Artificial Intelligence and data security, explaining why the Oracle Database is foundational to both. Drawing on his 15 years as a DBA and current role in Oracle's EMEA CTO office, Thomas shares practical strategies for implementing AI responsibly w...

AI is driving a remarkable transformation throughout the industry, delivering unprecedented productivity gains and enabling rapid insights from vast amounts of data. In the second of a two-episode season premiere, Tirthankar Lahiri, SVP of Mission-Critical Data and AI Engines, discusses how Oracle AI Vector and embedded machine learning search are harnessing the power of AI to unlock value from en...

AI is driving a remarkable transformation throughout the industry, delivering unprecedented productivity gains and enabling rapid insights from vast amounts of data. In this two-episode season premiere, Tirthankar Lahiri, SVP of Mission-Critical Data and AI Engines, discusses how Oracle AI Vector and embedded machine learning search are harnessing the power of AI to unlock value from enterprise da...

In this episode host Tyra Peirce chats with Rolando Carrasco, an Oracle ACE Director based in Latin America. Rolando and Tyra speak about Multi-tenant cloud. What it is, what it isn't, and when it should be used. --------------------------------------------------------------- Episode Transcript: 00:00:00:00 - 00:00:34:01  Unknown  Welcome to the Oracle Academy Tech Chat. This podcast provides educ...

In this episode host Tyra Peirce speaks with Oracle development data center manager Ryan Lucas. Ryan tells Tyra about the key components of a data center, and what it takes to run a data center. --------------------------------------------------------------- Episode Transcript:  00:00:00:00 - 00:00:34:09   Unknown   Welcome to the Oracle Academy Tech Chat. This podcast provides educators and stude...

Do you want to be a data engineer? In this episode, host Alba Joven speaks with Oracle Autonomous Database specialist Javier de la Torre Medina about what it takes to become an AI data engineer. Episode Transcript: 00:00:00:00 - 00:00:34:15 Unknown Welcome to the Oracle Academy Tech Chat. This podcast provides educators and students in-depth discussions with thought leaders around computer science...

In this episode host Bekere Amassoma speaks with Annick Sakho, Director, Government Affairs Africa about today's rapidly evolving digital landscape and how access to technology education is a crucial factor in driving economic growth, innovation, and job creation. ---------------------------------------------------------------- Episode Transcript: 00:00:00:00 - 00:00:35:11 Unknown Welcome to the O...

In this episode host Lorna Juma speaks with recent construction management graduates, University of Nairobi, Lewis Miringa and Joyce Ojamong about real-world applications of P6 in construction projects. Learn how Primavera P6 has shaped the careers of two recent Construction Management and explore the increasing role of tech in construction.     ----------------------------------------------------...

In this episode host Lorna Juma speaks with Dr. Lawrence Nderu on Unpacking the Database-AI Connection and Why It Matters. If you're an educator, student, or tech enthusiast curious about the backbone of artificial intelligence systems, this episode is your gateway to understanding the vital role of databases in artificial intelligence and machine learning.   --------------------------------------...

In this episode host Tyra Peirce speaks with Scott Stroz, MySQL evangelist about how Data and AI work together.   -----------------------------------------------------------   Episode Transcript:   00;00;09;02 - 00;00;34;16 Welcome to the Oracle Academy Tech Chat. This podcast provides educators and students in-depth discussions with thought leaders around computer science, cloud technologies, and...