The API’s the limit: Why automation and integration will propel you to application and data warehouse success in the cloud

Stuart Sumner is Editorial Director of Incisive Media's technology-focused titles: Computing and Delta. He oversees all content across print, web, tablet editions, rich media and events - including the IT Leaders' Dining Club and Computing Summits. During Stuart's tenure Computing has transformed from a print-reliant business to a bleeding edge multi-channel brand with an industry-leading events portfolio. Previously he spent 10 years as a programme manager in the IT industry, working for companies such as the BBC, COLT, Nortel Networks and Equant. As a journalist he has also worked for Time Out and IPC Media. He is a regular technology pundit and contributor to the BBC News Channel, as well as a published author.

Andrew is an enterprise technology writer, editor, publisher, strategist and consultant; illuminating digital transformation in the connected world and educating businesses on the opportunities and challenges presented by cloud and edge computing, the Internet of Things, automation, AI, and Big Data. He is a former Editor and Publisher of Internet of Business and now oversees Incisive Works’ enterprise technology thought-leadership content creation, including multimedia digital experiences, whitepapers, webinars, videos, and podcasts

Ian drives Application Integration, Data Integration and Digital Experience business development for Oracle in Europe, Middle East and Africa helping customers and partners embrace the next wave of innovation and digitalisation. His focus is on driving customer success centred around iPaaS, Hybrid Application Integration, Data Integration, SOA modernisation, API Economy, Digital Assistants and cloud services. Prior to Oracle, Ian worked for Pega Systems and several mobile platforms and mBaaS start-ups. Ian has a strong enterprise consulting background having worked for Andersen Consulting and Openwave Systems, where he held various senior management positions in Europe and Asia.

Vikas Sharma is a seasoned customer focused IT solutions leader with 20+ Years’ of experience in Cloud Computing, Systems & Applications Integration, Enterprise Architecture, Solution Architecture, IT Strategy, Insurance Policy Admin Systems.  He is an experienced Oracle Practice Lead, successfully initiated and built technical centre of excellence, mentored, developed teams and individuals.  He has an entrepreneurial spirit in partnering with business function leaders to collaborate on strategic initiatives driving revenue-generation goals through technology improvement and process simplification. Successfully designed, developed and delivered a wide range of projects utilising INSIS, Oracle Cloud Infrastructure, Oracle Integration Cloud, JAVA Cloud Service, Database Cloud Service, SOA, J2EE and BPM for market leading organizations in Insurance, Banking & Financial Services, Media, Public Sector, Energy and Pharmaceutical industries.