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Full Name
Chad Wappes
Full Name
ACE Associate
Top Level Details
Community ACE
Job Role
President of NZOUG and Senior Developer at ACC
Company
NZOUG and ACC
Country
New Zealand
Top Expertise
WebCenter Content
Focus Area
Community
About Chad
Chad Wappes is an Oracle ACE Associate and a passionate advocate for the global Oracle community. Based in Aotearoa New Zealand, Chad serves as President of the New Zealand Oracle Users Group (NZOUG), where he leads community initiatives, organises meetups, and promotes knowledge sharing across the region. With a broad technical background, Chad brings hands-on expertise in Oracle WebCenter Content, Oracle Identity Cloud Service (IDCS), Oracle Integration Cloud (OIC), and patching and maintaining Oracle Databases in the cloud. He blends this deep technical knowledge with a strong commitment to education and community building, making complex enterprise solutions accessible to a wider audience. Chad is a frequent contributor to Oracle blogs and social media, and is known for his clear, practical insights on Oracle APEX, cloud migration, integration, and platform administration. He is particularly passionate about helping organisations unlock value through thoughtful implementation of Oracle tools and services. A firm believer in the intersection of technology, culture, and community, Chad also champions the integration of Te Ao Māori values into the tech space, encouraging inclusive and future-focused dialogue across the Oracle ecosystem. When he’s not speaking at events or supporting Oracle professionals across Aotearoa, Chad is mentoring newcomers, promoting innovation, and fostering open collaboration in the spirit of manaakitanga.
Expertises
Community
WebCenter Content
Agile
Oracle APEX
Oracle Integration Cloud (OIC)
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Links
Latest Contributions
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What Oracle Analytics + AI Actually Means (Without the Marketing Fluff)
Feb 14, 2026 - Blog post -
AI/ML
Analytics Cloud
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
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Autonomous AI Lakehouse: The Future of Data, Analytics, and AI on Oracle
Dec 20, 2025 - Blog post -
AI/ML
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Data Warehouse
Analytics and Intelligence
Data Lake Service
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Oracle Fusion Applications with Embedded AI: Smarter, Faster, Built In
Dec 18, 2025 - Blog post -
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Human Capital Management (HCM)
Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)
Supply Chain
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The Future of Oracle and AI: What’s Next for Our Community
Dec 08, 2025 - Blog post -
AI/ML
Oracle APEX
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Future Think Tank: NZOUG Edition
Nov 28, 2025 - Presentation - in-person or virtual - New Zealand Oracle User Group
Machine Learning in Oracle Database
Fusion Cloud
Fusion Apps
AI/ML
Autonomous Database
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Highlights from Oracle AI World 2025
Nov 26, 2025 - Blog post -
AI Infrastructure
AI/ML
Hybrid Multicloud Management
Database 26ai
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Oracle Autonomous Database: The Self-Driving Future of Data
Aug 29, 2025 - Blog post -
Autonomous Database
AI/ML
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AI in the Oracle Ecosystem: What It Means for Us
Aug 19, 2025 - Blog post -
AI Infrastructure
AI/ML
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Unleashing the Power of Oracle Analytics: Smarter Insights, Better Decisions
Jul 29, 2025 - Blog post -
Analytics Cloud
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AI in Aotearoa: What It Means for Oracle Professionals
Jul 19, 2025 - Blog post -
AI/ML
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AI in Aotearoa: What It Means for Oracle Professionals
Jul 19, 2025 - Blog post -
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
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Why Oracle, and Why Multi-Cloud?
Jul 04, 2025 - Blog post -
Hybrid Multicloud Management
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Fuel Your Future: Oracle’s Race to Certification 2025 Is On!
Jul 03, 2025 - Blog post -
Certificates
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Oracle Innovation: Powering the Future of Enterprise Technology
Jun 28, 2025 - Blog post -
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Oracle APEX
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Rethinking Data: What a Modern Data Platform Means for NZ Organisations
Jun 18, 2025 - Blog post -
Cloud Data
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