Community

Building the EPM community,
one connection at a time.

Honestly, the best part of my career isn't the implementations. It's the people. I've had the genuine privilege of co-founding CANOTUG and EPM Coffee Chat alongside some of the most knowledgeable, generous, and passionate professionals in the EPM space. I learn from these people constantly, and building these communities is my way of paying it forward. This space gave me so much, and I want others to have the same access to great minds and open conversations that I did.

Oracle

Oracle Customer Connect

Contributor

Oracle's official peer community platform. Where customers, partners, and practitioners share knowledge, best practices, and product feedback directly with Oracle.

About Oracle Customer Connect

Oracle Customer Connect is Oracle's primary community hub for product users worldwide. It's where EPM practitioners ask questions, share solutions, vote on product ideas, and connect with Oracle product managers directly. I contribute regularly to the Oracle EPM community. Sharing technical solutions, answering community questions, and staying close to the Oracle product roadmap.

My Involvement

  • Contributing technical answers and solutions in the Oracle EPM Planning, FCC, and PCM forums
  • Sharing best practices and workarounds with the global Oracle EPM practitioner community
  • Engaging with Oracle product managers on roadmap discussions and feature requests
CANOTUG

CANOTUG

Co-Founder

The Canadian Oracle Technology User Group. A community of Oracle practitioners across Canada connecting through events, knowledge exchange, and advocacy.

About CANOTUG

CANOTUG bridges the gap for Canadian Oracle professionals who want the benefits of an active user group community without the need to travel internationally. From Toronto to Vancouver, CANOTUG creates touchpoints for Canadian Oracle users across all product lines.

Community Activities

  • Canadian Oracle user group events and meetups. Virtual and in-person
  • Local chapter activities bridging practitioners across provinces
  • Advocacy for Canadian-specific Oracle implementation challenges and requirements
TOUG

TOUG

Member & Contributor

Toronto Oracle User Group. The local Oracle community connecting Database Architects, Infrastructure Architects, and Oracle technology professionals across the Greater Toronto Area.

About TOUG

TOUG is one of Canada's most active Oracle user groups, focused primarily on Database Architects, Infrastructure Architects, DBAs, and Oracle technology specialists across the Greater Toronto Area. While TOUG's core audience is technical Oracle infrastructure professionals, it's also where I connect with the broader Oracle ecosystem and stay close to the community that underlies all Oracle Cloud platforms including EPM.

My Involvement

  • Participation in TOUG events focused on Oracle Database and Infrastructure architecture
  • Staying connected with the Oracle ecosystem that underpins Oracle Cloud EPM
EPM Coffee Chat

EPM Coffee Chat

Co-host

An informal, recurring gathering of EPM practitioners. A low-pressure forum for real conversations about the tools, challenges, and careers in EPM.

About EPM Coffee Chat

EPM Coffee Chat was created as a counterpoint to formal conference sessions. A place where practitioners can speak frankly about what's working, what isn't, and what they're learning. No vendor pitches. No slide decks. Just EPM professionals talking shop.

What to Expect

  • Regular virtual meetups with rotating topics driven by community interest
  • Open discussion format. Questions welcome from all experience levels
  • Networking with Oracle EPM practitioners from around the world
  • Regular guest appearances from product managers and industry experts
Speaking & Events

On stages and podcasts.

I speak at conferences, appear on podcasts, and organize events with practitioners passionate about the EPM/CPM space.

Podcasts

Guest appearances on EPM-focused podcasts discussing Oracle Cloud, Vena, and the future of FP&A.

YouTube Channel

Practical Oracle EPM and Vena tips, walkthroughs, and real project lessons on the FMEPM YouTube channel.

LinkedIn

Regular technical posts, community updates, and EPM insights reaching thousands of professionals.

Oracle Cloud Customer Connect

Contribute to the Oracle EPM Community by sharing knowledge and expertise

Oracle User Groups Worldwide

Participate in Oracle User Groups worldwide and the broader Essbase/EPM ecosystem community.

EPM Coffee Chat Podcast

Co-host of the EPM Coffee Chat. Regular candid conversations with EPM practitioners, consultants, and community leaders worldwide.

In the Community

Recent appearances.

Speaking, presenting, and connecting with the EPM community. In person and online.

Join the community.

Connect with me on LinkedIn to stay updated on EPM Coffee Chat dates, CANOTUG events, and Oracle Customer Connect contributions.

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