ASCEND! with OATUG and OHUG - All Oracle Users Welcome!
Get your front-row seat to everything Oracle—technology, applications, and more! Join hosts Mohan Dutt (OATUG) and Carrie Hollack (OHUG) as they dive into the world of Oracle with insights for users, vendor associates, and individual members throughout the year. In today’s fast-moving age of AI, join our vibrant community at the very center of some of the most exciting innovations of technology and applications in our time. Meet fascinating peers in candid podcast interviews, guided by Mohan and Carrie—both seasoned Oracle experts with years of user group leadership. Listen and learn how to unlock the full value of Oracle products for your organization while building meaningful connections across the community. Tune in and Ascend to new heights in your Oracle user and partner experience—available wherever you get your podcasts. Conversations are facilitated by Deborah Grant, Editor-at-Large of OATUG’s Insight Magazine. Join OATUG at www.oatug.org.
Episodes
Everybody, here's the Ascend 2025 Wrap Up Show!
For those who attended Ascend 2025 - remember, you can access recordings of the over 200 sessions via your conference app, including many AI sessions covering a wide scope of user experiences, through September 15, 2025.
In this episode, our hosts Carrie Hollack and Mohan Dutt are joined by Mike Jones, Director of Education at OATUG, and Deborah Grant, Editor-at-Large of...
Tune in to the latest episode of "Ascend with Kerry and Mohan" for an inside look at the upcoming Ascend 2025 conference in Orlando, June 8 - 11th! Join Jason Genovese, IT Director at Garland Independent School District and ERP expert, as he shares his insights from the OATUG Customer Support Council, highlights must-attend E-Business Suite sessions—including strategy, enterprise command centers, AI integration, and data migration—...
In this engaging episode of Ascend! with Carrie and Mohan, we sit down with OATUG President Brian Pellegrin and OHUG President Tim Stofka to discuss the dynamic landscape of our Oracle user groups and the pivotal role of community in today’s hybrid work environment. They provide a comprehensive overview of what attendees can expect at Ascend 2025, taking place from June 8–11 at the luxurious Rosen Shingle Creek Resort...
Beth McLaughlin, Director of Organizational Change Management at UHY’s Transformation Practice, shares sharp insights on navigating organizational change. Discover what it takes to lead with clarity in chaotic times—and how attending Ascend 2025 can give you the foresight and tools to stay ahead.
We’re joined by Nadia Bendjedou, Vice President of Product Strategy for Oracle E-Business Suite, and Mike Jones, Director of Education at OATUG—plus so much more! Don’t miss this episode packed with insider insights on Oracle, educational sessions, and hands-on workshops coming to Ascend 2025, happening June 8–11, 2025.
In this episode, Carrie and Mohan interview Manjula Ganapathi, ERP Solutions Architect at the Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory, and Sara Bragg, VP of Partner Success at Flexspring, about their contributions to the Oracle community. Manjula and Sara both share their Oracle journey and highlight the importance of user groups in fostering collaboration and innovation, particularly for making the most o...
Ascend! with Carrie & Mohan is soaring into Season 2, Episode 9, and this one’s packed with insider insights!
We’re thrilled to welcome Paul Ingallinera, Learning Technology Leader and HCM expert at OHUG, along with Ravikanth Prabhu, Oracle ACE and OATUG Board Member, for a reflection on the power of the Oracle users community.
Curious about the Ascend conference experience—from speakin...
Join us today for an exciting episode featuring our regular hosts, Carrie and Mohan, and special guest Manish Naik, Industry Principal and Director of Industry Solutions at Infosys, and an Oracle Ace Director! Together, they’ll dive into the topic of Emerging Leaders—one of OATUG’s most active groups—and explore the critical pillar of professional development.
It’s not enough to just know technology; we ...
Join us for a fun 2024 year-end reflection on some of the amazing happenings in the Oracle universe this year, featuring special guest Kate Helmer, Oracle Ace Director and Senior Director at Huron. We’ll discuss the impact of AI, how rapidly the world has changed for Oracle users everywhere, and the opportunities these changes bring—all with a sense of awe at where AI will lead us and, most importantly, where we will ...
Join Carrie, Mohan, and Mike Jones, Director of Education at OATUG, as they share how you can become a speaker at the world-renowned Ascend Conference! Ascend 2025 will take place in Orlando, Florida, from June 8-11 at the Rosen Shingle Creek Resort. Connect with Oracle users from around the globe, elevate your career, and gain recognition by presenting to your peers. Accepted speakers enjoy an impressive resume boost...
Join hosts Carrie and Mohan as they explore the world of the Oracle ACE Program with two extraordinary guests: Jennifer Nicholson, the driving force behind the Oracle ACE initiative, and Mia Urman, an inspiring Oracle ACE Director. Discover the secrets to becoming an Oracle ACE, the impact of community contributions, and how this program empowers Oracle leaders worldwide. Whether you’re an Oracle enthusiast or just cu...
In Episode 4 of Season 2 of the“Ascend! with Carrie & Mohan” podcast, we’re joined by Gustavo Gonzalez—Board of Directors member of OATUG, CTO at KNEX, and Oracle Ace Director—to explore the incredible impact an international community of Oracle users can have on you and your organization. Tune in to hear how the annual Ascend conference brings together a global network of experts, innovators, and peers to share knowledge, solu...
Get the inside scoop on Ascend 2025 from OHUG and OATUG event experts Michelle Trias and Linsey Wisdom-Weeks as they unveil exclusive details about the highly anticipated Ascend conference, June 8 - 11, 2025, at the stunning Rosen Shingle Creek resort in Orlando. You'll get all you need to beat the clock and get ready for the largest Oracle users conference in the world, well in advance.
Discover what sets Ascend apart from other ...
OATUG and OATUG’s podcast production “Ascend! with Carrie & Mohan” brings you an exciting Part 2 of our Ascend 2024 recap, and a whole lot more! We had so much fun recording this information-packed episode, and we’re super excited to share it with you.
Mia Urman, CEO of AuraPlayer, and Oracle Ace Director, has many fascinating stories to te...
Mohan and Carrie invite Mike Jones, Education Director, to discuss the July 8-12, 2024, “Best of Ascend” LIVE broadcast and reflect on the June 17-20, 2024 Ascend conference in Las Vegas. Now through September, you can still register to access the vast library of Ascend 2024 session recordings PLUS participate in the entire “Best of Ascend” LIVE week July 8 - 12. Sign up now at https://www.oatug.org/attend/ascend2024!
Guests James Lui, Principal Information Technology Analyst at Metropolitan Water District of Southern California and Erik Benner Vice President of Enterprise Transformation at Mythics Inc. are hosted by Carrie and Mohan, and together we delve into the intricacies of AI. Don’t miss Part 2 of this exciting conversation! Attend Ascend 2024 to explore new career directions in the Oracle universe, with AI sessions that will blow your mi...
Are you ready to have some fun while learning a lot in the process? Join us as we welcome Ragan Cohn, Executive Director of OATUG, and Janice D’Aloia, Executive Director of OHUG, who will share exciting details about Ascend 2024.
Ascend 2024 is the perfect blend of work and play. Rejuvenate at Caesar’s Palace in Las Vegas, where you can immerse yourself in enriching learning experiences to enhance your career. Connect with fascina...
What's up with AI, y'all? Everyone wants and needs to know, that's for sure. Listen to the Oracle experts talk about it, and find out how you can gain perspective on essential AI strategies by attending the Ascend 2024 conference in Las Vegas at Caesar's Palace, June 17th to 20th.
Listen in on a super informative conversation between Bill Dunham, President of Oracle Applications & Technology Users Group (OATUG), Tim Stofka, President of the Oracle HCM Users Group (OHUG), hosted by Mohan Dutt, representing OATUG, and Carrie Hollack, representing OHUG. Bill Dunham and Tim Stofka will give you a guided tour of the most exciting benefits of attending Ascend 2024. And there are so many of them! Tune in to fin...
What a privilege to have Nadia Bendjedou, Vice-President of Product Strategy, E-Business Suite at Oracle as our guest, together with Mike Jones, Director of Education at Oracle Applications & Technology Users Group. Hosted by Mohan Dutt, plus Deborah Grant facilitating, this episode is chock full of information about Oracle's participation at the Ascend 2024 and a whole lot more. Stay tuned to the very end for insights you won'...
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