GaOUG January Meetup

Join us for the GaOUG January Meetup! Begin the new year with some technical knowledge.

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Data Warehousing for Everybody: Oracle Autonomous Data Warehouse Cloud
Stewart Bryson, Red Pill Analytics

Probably the most complex systems in enterprises, data warehouses tend to be on-premises and require highly skilled personnel. That's the common perception anyway. But if you are a business user that just wants to analyze data quickly and efficiently, there is something out there in the cloud especially for you.

BIOGRAPHY
Stewart is the Owner and Co-founder of Red Pill Analytics, and has been designing and implementing BI systems since 1996. He is an Oracle ACE Director, is an internationally recognized writer and speaker in the Oracle Community, and co-host for the video podcast Real Time BI with Kevin & Stewart. He founded Transcendent Data, Inc. in 2004 to build a consulting practice around his considerable knowledge of best-practices and Oracle BI and DW products. In 2008, he joined Rittman Mead Consulting as the US CEO, and later as the global Chief Innovation Officer. In 2014, along with Kevin McGinley, Stewart founded Red Pill Analytics with the desire to affect a paradigm shift in Oracle BI and DI delivery.

Smart Contracts: Understanding Blockchain Technology Beyond Currency
Richard Scott, Decentralware

Smart contracts are truly a leap forward in Blockchain technology. Let's get together and discuss Smart contracts, DAOs (Distributed Autonomous Organizations) and ICOs (Initial Coin Offerings) . This is not an Investment seminar or a sales pitch. We will dive into the different types of smart contract features, platforms, and ideas.

Lastly, we'll cover the most important aspect of using any Blockchain technology, SECURITY!
We look forward to seeing you there. Bring your questions and ideas.

BIOGRAPHY
Richard Scott is the Founder of the South Fulton Bitcoin & Blockchain Meetup and has a background in the Telecom industry dating back to 1995 when he was one of the first Internet Service Providers in the state of Arkansas. Richard has a background in Software Programming, and has served in various leadership positions for renowned philanthropic organizations such as the Urban League, the Arkansas Minority Supplier Development Council and the Southern Christian Leadership Conference. Most recently, his career in Information Technology has been focused on the emerging technologies of Blockchain and Cryptocurrency. He serves as a Blockchain Technology Consultant in the healthcare, financial services and employment services industries.