Mia and Tony discuss TBA’s successful modernization of its Oracle EBS physical inventory count process. Hear how scanner-enabled mobility has improved inventory accuracy, reduced effort, accelerated processes, and generated substantial ROI across the organization.
Mia Urman & Michelle Skamene tells us what Take 2 is all about and what you can expect from future conversations.
What’s the strategy? Upgrading, hybrid, or migrating to Oracle APEX. A Forms Modernisation Assessment helps customers evaluate their options, identify quick wins, and plan a safe, realistic path forward.
Tim & Mia discuss Essbase’s role inside ADW, how REST enablement and OIC are connecting systems, and how organizations can improve decision-making with Dodeca.
Debra & Mia discuss how organizations are balancing on-premise systems with cloud applications, and share practical ways for EBS customers to prepare for the AI revolution — even if they’re still on-prem.
Michelle & Mia connected live after AI World to chat all things ‘AI Everywhere’ with the drop of the new #26ai Oracle Database.
Kay & Michelle discuss the Oracle AI Database and how LiveLabs helps people to learn, build, and innovate hands-on. Meet the voice behind @iamkaymalcolm, a platform empowering women to thrive in corporate spaces.
Mia & Debra explore how on-prem EBS customers can take advantage of Oracle’s AI services through the cloud, covering EBS and ECC views, APEX integration, and real-world use cases using AI.
Michelle & Dimitri discuss living and breathing innovation. Dimitri shares his vision for a “conscious house”, where sensors, AI, art, and sustainability create a synergy that responds to and enhances human happiness.
Mia & Lillian sit down to talk about something we don’t always associate with finance and operations: creativity. Lillian also shares her top finance AI use cases.
Mia caught up with Abi Giles-Haigh pre-UKOUG Discover2025. Abi shared what topics she’s most excited about at this year’s event, and useful tips and tricks for first-time conference speakers.
Recorded live at UKOUG, Mia & Kate Mead geek out about their interest in AI. Kate shares her insights and the useful resources she recommends for anyone looking to learn how to incorporate AI.
Mia & Sai discuss what CTOs must have in mind in order to be able to solve evolving business challenges using the most effective platforms available.
Jon, a prolific blogger and founder of Oracle APEX Developer blogs, shares his favorite AI tools for improving development workflows, from Ghost Text, to Codex and more.
Abi talks openly about how autism impacts the way she sees the world, how she’s overcome challenges in the tech world, and how autism is her superpower that brings added value to her work.
AuraPlayer’s Erica Goldberg interviews Mia on the highlights from the world of Oracle and AI over 2025, and where AuraPlayer is seeing impact for Oracle innovation in 2026.
Jeff, PM at Oracle, talks about the newly released Oracle MCP Server, explaining what it means for developers, DBAs, and enterprise AI workflows.
Michelle asks Jeff what Oracle MCP means for Oracle EBS customers, and also, what we might expect when APEX 26.1 gets added to the mix.
Gary discusses his career journey and how it’s shaped his approach to innovation. Gary shares core principles for success, including why business users are such a critical part of the process and how technologies like AI should support business goals—not drive them.
Sai & Mia discuss how AI is changing the way organizations innovate and why security needs to remain a priority.
Mia & Debra share personal stories and practical insights, while exploring how guidance, mentorship, and early exposure to STEM help shape confident leaders and drive the future success of Women in Technology.
Mia & Marc reflect on the incredible evolution of APEX over the years, and Marc shares insights on how AI is impacting the innovative development and functionality of APEX.
AuraPlayer’s David Brystowski sits down with Michael, former Oracle Forms PM, to reflect on the evolution of his career and why APEX is a natural choice to future-proof your Oracle Forms investments.
Michelle sits down with long-time friend and Oracle ACE Director Adrian Ping for a thoughtful, sometimes unsettling, and often funny conversation about AI, creativity, and the future of developers.
Mia & Gerald reflect on two decades of the Oracle ACE Program, how it has developed over time, and what it means for the community today. Hear about the new Apprentice level: it’s target audience, expectations, and first steps for those thinking about getting involved.
In this second segment in honour of International Women’s Day 2026, WIT leaders and Oracle ACEs discuss why it’s so difficult for women to ask for help, and how they decide where to focus their time and influence.
In this final segment in honour of International Women’s Day 2026, our panel of WIT leaders and Oracle ACEs provide answers to this “rapid fire” question – “In what ways do you personally gain by being a part of this community?”
In this episode, Mia & Marc, Senior Software Development Manager for Oracle Application Express (APEX), discuss the natural move from Forms to APEX evolution and share advice and best practices for Forms customers looking to prepare for the future.
Mia and Suhas, former SVP at Oracle Health, discuss how AI is reshaping healthcare—enhancing patient outcomes, accelerating innovation, and redefining how care is delivered. If you’re curious about AI and healthcare innovation, this is an episode you won’t want to miss.
Mia & Ouamar, Performance Engineering Director at OctoPerf, explore the importance of QA testing and delve into some of the most common misconceptions organizations hold today.
Mia and Gerald, Oracle VP of Developer and AI Initiatives, discuss the importance of focusing innovation not just on what’s possible, but on what actually works in real-world environments, and how Oracle’s innovation teams balance that while continuously launching new capabilities.
In this special Ascend 2026 episode, Mike Jones (OATUG Education Director), Gustavo Gonzalez (current OATUG president), and Mia Urman (Oracle ACE Director) break down what makes OATUG’s Ascend conference so valuable for the EBS community and how to make the most of your time on site.
In this special episode, Sara Beth Good (KEO of Kscope), Elizabeth Ferrell (ODTUG President), Lillian Buziak (ODTUG VP), and Mia Urman (Oracle ACE Director and long-time ODTUG member) share their insights on WIT, innovation, and how to make the most of your time at Kscope26.
Oracle APEX Product Manager Monica Godoy joins Michelle to talk about what Forms-to-APEX modernization actually looks like in the AI era.
AuraPlayer’s Chief Architect, Yam Shal-Bar and DXC’s Global Oracle Partner Manager, Lynn Rollins, discuss how AI is impacting enterprises today. Lynn talks about the risks of connecting AI directly through the database and how specialized MCP is built to ensure full control and governance.
Mia and Tony discuss TBA’s successful modernization of its Oracle EBS physical inventory count process. Hear how scanner-enabled mobility has improved inventory accuracy, reduced effort, accelerated processes, and generated substantial ROI across the organization.
David Buch
Senior Products Manager
David, our Senior Products Manager, is a highly experienced professional specializing in product definition, innovations, and development, with broad customer understanding, and skillful people management. He has over 20 years of R&D work experience, and continues to excel in his expertise. When he is not working, David enjoys spending his time as a professional tuba player joining symphony orchestras and chamber ensembles.
Elizabeth Pearl
Relationship Manager
Before joining AuraPlayer, Elizabeth completed a Masters degree in Education and worked as a teacher. Elizabeth’s role as Customer Relationship Manager combines both her passion for technology and her deep desire to educate others. On a daily basis, Elizabeth takes the valuable insights she gained as a teacher and uses them to rise within the world of tech. She uses her skills of active listening, organization, preparation, and clear communication to enhance the wonderful relationships she has with both coworkers and customers.
Elizabeth is originally from the United States but currently resides in England. In her spare time, she loves exercising, spending time with her family and friends, and playing volleyball.
Nathalie Wasserman
CFO & Operations Manager
Natalie is proud to be AuraPlayer’s Operations and Chief Financial Officer. She takes pride in her work, and loves being a part of the AuraPlayer family. Prior to working at AuraPlayer, Nathalie worked at various companies as an accountant. She attended the University College London (UCL), where she graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in economics and business. She then went on to pursue a Master’s degree in Political Economies in Eastern Europe.
Gwen Edwards
VP Business Development
An expert in helping businesses seize their potential and grow, Gwen is committed to take AuraPlayer to the next level. With over 30 years of experience in the high technology sector and working with Fortune 500 companies, she works as an advisor for growing businesses to help enhance their value and reach their business objectives. She’s a dynamic member of our team, leveraging her sales and marketing, and P&L experience to our current and future product suite.
Gwen also serves on a several private company boards in Silicon Valley, and is an active member of the angel investment network, Golden Seeds.
Yossi Nakash
CTO & Co-Founder
A true developer, Yossi has been developing and coding in Java / J2EE, C++, .Net, and C# for over 20 years, focusing mainly on the RD side of things. Entering the Oracle World about 10 years ago, Yossi immersed himself in the world of Oracle SOA, Weblogic, EBS and EBS Mobile, as well as the Java side of things.
Prior to joining Mia to found AuraPlayer, Yossi held the role of RD team leader at RadView and was a Java developer at Motorola.
