In this episode of Grey Beards, we're joined by co-host Rob Lockard, a seasoned professional with over 40 years of experience in the IT space. Throughout his career, Rob has accumulated a wealth of knowledge and insights, which he generously shares with us today.

When: Mar 13, 2024 04:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Topic: Grey Beards #16 With Roger Cornejo and Robert Lockard

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Rob's journey in IT began in 1987 when his boss dubbed him their Oracle Wizard and handed him a stack of Oracle tapes to load on the VAX. Since then, Rob has worked tirelessly as an Oracle database designer, developer, and Database Administrator, along with managing various projects. His contributions have been recognized with awards, including the prestigious 2015 Oracle Developers Choice Award for Database Design.

Beyond his professional endeavors, Rob has been a passionate advocate for secure design practices, sharing his expertise through presentations across the globe, as well as blogging, and webcasts. As he transitions into retirement from his role as a professional Oracle DBA, Rob reflects on the strategies, tactics, and mindsets that have kept him relevant in the industry and offers insights to help others navigate the ever-evolving IT landscape.

Join us as we delve into Rob's fascinating career, his experiences in Financial Intelligence and Cyber Crimes, and his passion for vintage aircraft, sailboats, photography, and technical diving. It's a conversation filled with wisdom, humor, and valuable lessons for anyone looking to thrive in the IT industry.

Join us as Roger Cornejo and Rob Lockard welcome true royalty in the Oracle technical community, Julian Dontcheff, to our podcast! Julian is the Distinguished Product Manager for PL/SQL and JSON at Oracle Corporation, with a wealth of experience and knowledge in the retail, banking, telecom, and high-tech sectors. He's been a consultant and database architect for several Fortune 500 companies and global IT projects, making his insights invaluable.

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When: Feb 29, 2024 10:15 AM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Topic: Grey Beards #15 with Julian Dontcheff

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At 'Grey Beards,' we bring together the best minds in the Oracle Database community to exchange knowledge and experiences in a lively, entertaining, and educational setting. Whether you're a seasoned veteran or just starting out in tech, you'll find a wealth of wisdom and inspiration from our community of developers, DBAs, and other 'grey beards', including some of the biggest names and most respected figures in the Oracle world.

From hilarious war stories of past projects to insights on critical mistakes and how to avoid them, you'll leave this discussion with a wealth of knowledge and a fresh perspective. So, join us for an unforgettable experience, where we'll enjoy each other's company, raise a glass, and celebrate our collective successes and failures. The 'Grey Beards' discussion is where tech professionals come to connect, grow, and have a blast!

Join us on the next episode of the "Grey Beards" podcast for an exclusive conversation with Jeff Smith, a true legend in the tech world!

Live via Zoom Wednesday, November 8th, 2023 at 4PM ET.

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🔹 Who is Jeff Smith?

Distinguished Product Manager at Oracle Corp

Database productivity and tools advocate

Renowned speaker at tech events worldwide

Blogger, tweeter, YouTuber, author, StackOverflow contributor

The guy who's been in the tech game since Oracle database versions 7.3 and 8.0.6

Jeff's mission is to help you save time while working with Oracle Database and to add a dash of fun to your tech journey.

But there's a twist! Jeff's blogs and online content come straight from him, and he's not an official Oracle spokesperson. He's all about sharing knowledge with a sense of humor.

Join us for an engaging discussion as Jeff shares his journey from R&D to product management, his passion for making database development a breeze, and his quest for maximum productivity. Get ready for insights, stories, and a few laughs along the way.

Don't miss this episode of "Grey Beards" where we explore the tech world with Jeff Smith.

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When: Jun 13, 2023 04:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Topic: Grey Beards #11 with Jonathan Lewis

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Jonathan Lewis is a world-renowned expert in Oracle database performance tuning. He has authored several books and is highly regarded in the Oracle community for his expertise in optimizing Oracle databases and diagnosing performance issues. Jonathan Lewis has been working with Oracle databases for many years and has shared his knowledge through his books, articles, and presentations at conferences. His contributions have helped many Oracle professionals enhance the performance and efficiency of their database systems.