ExaTech & Multicloud Forum

Speakers

Ajay Arora

Managing Partner & CTO, Centroid

Ajay Arora leads Centroid's Cloud Strategy, Enterprise Architecture, and Technology Consulting teams. He specializes in bridging business and technology architecture to help clients navigate complex IT landscapes with strategic clarity.

With over 20 years of experience in IT and business, Ajay has extensive expertise in building and leading high-performing Enterprise Architecture teams. Before joining Centroid, he held leadership roles at Oracle, Greenplum (Pivotal), Broder Brothers, and Time Warner Cable. His industry experience spans automotive, retail, and beyond. Passionate about driving client success, Ajay thrives on transforming his deep technical and business knowledge into actionable solutions.

Michael McClure

Outbound Product Management Director, Oracle

Michael McClure is on the Mission Critical Database team at Oracle and is responsible for Exadata Database Service on Exascale Infrastructure, Exascale Cloud Infrastructure, Autonomous Database on Dedicated Exadata Infrastructure, Globally Distributed Autonomous Database, Base Database Service, and TimesTen for Kubernetes.

With over 30 years as an IT professional—including 8+ years as an Enterprise Architect in Oracle Sales—his background spans internal IT and consulting, working with startups, SMBs, and Fortune 2 companies across retail/e-commerce, government, utilities, telecom, services, and manufacturing industries.

Location

Dallas Cowboys Club

Five Cowboys Way #200, Frisco, TX 75034
Join us in The Quarterback Corner

Agenda

8:30 AM – 8:50 AM	Welcome Buffet Breakfast Start the day with a delicious buffet breakfast while networking with industry peers.
8:50 AM – 9:00 AM	Introductions & Forum Kickoff Get an overview of the day's agenda, key discussion topics, and what to expect from our expert-led sessions featuring speakers from our hosts—Centroid, Oracle, and AMD.
9:00 AM – 10:30 AM	Session 1: Oracle Database 23ai Explore Oracle Database 23ai’s AI Vector Search and its role in Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG). Learn how converged data and generative AI are transforming enterprise applications, automation, and decision-making.
10:30 AM – 11:45 AM	Session 2: Exadata Database Service on ExaScale Infrastructure Gain insights into the highly scalable and affordable Exadata Exascale Infrastructure, now available in Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) for any workload size and every Oracle Database customer. Learn how the latest advancements in Exadata X11M redefine performance, scalability, and efficiency for modern enterprises.
11:45 AM – 12:45 PM	Gourmet Buffet Lunch Enjoy a gourmet meal while connecting with fellow attendees, industry expert leaders, and your hosts.
12:45 PM – 1:45 PM	Session 3: Multicloud: Oracle Database @ Hyperscaler Get an overview of Oracle Database services across hyperscalers such as OCI, AWS, Azure, and GCP, including availability, deployment considerations, and engagement strategies. Understand where each service fits within the multicloud landscape and how to maximize its value with real-world insights and best practices.
1:45 PM – 2:15 PM	Q&A & Forum Wrap-Up Engage in an open discussion, get answers to your pressing questions, and hear final takeaways to apply to your organization.
2:15 PM – 3:30 PM	Dallas Cowboys Club Full Facility Guided Tour! Experience an exclusive, behind-the-scenes tour of the Cowboys facility, immersing yourself in the very place where the Dallas Cowboys train and work 355 days a year.