Showing posts with label ace. Show all posts
Showing posts with label ace. Show all posts

Monday, April 19, 2010

COLLABORATE: Oracle ACE Dinner

Twitter to the rescue again.



I was at the OAUG 20th Anniversary Party where I consumed my usual 2 beers (albeit larger than normal beers), when I noticed this tweet by Brian "Bex" Huff.



With the help of a couple of very nice conference attendees, I was able to locate the establishment. They warned me that the restaurant might not allow me in as I was in my travel attire (flip flops), but they did. Pretty casual everywhere around here.

Anyway, this was my very first Oracle ACE gathering. I got to meet, among others, Iggy Fernandez, Sunil Ranka and Bex. I also met Vicki who is the Oracle representative who runs the program. She actually went to high school near me in Denver.

Although I may or may not have had too much to drink, I had a good time. Floyd Teter has introduced me to just about everyone in the world and I'm struggling to remember everyone's name. If my phone or camera would work, I could probably take a picture and quickly tag it with their name. I need a system.

Anyway, I had the steak which was delicious.



Looking at that picture though...the presentation doesn't look too appealing...I can't think of a couple of disgusting things that it looks like. But I was plyed with beer and didn't care much. Like I said, it was delicious.



I also got to meet Arup Nanda, who's New Features guides/tutorials I've used a million times to learn something new. Not really sure I belong with that crowd...but I'll take full advantage of the opportunity. :)

Monday, November 9, 2009

It's Official

I got my ACE profile posted on Oracle:



I tried to get them to use the entire photo, but alas it wouldn't happen:



Can't blame me for trying.

Tuesday, November 3, 2009

ACEs are Wild


They must be if they've included me.

Today I found out that I had been nominated and accepted into the Oracle ACE Program.
I believe my first exposure to the program was through Lewis Cunningham, a bit over 4 years ago. I then began to notice it in the OTN forums...you know, that little ACE next to a person's name?

I wanted one.

I won't say it's the only reason I blog or participate, I still believe that's just my personality.

But I am truly grateful for the award. (Yes, it's already on my resume).