Why and How to Switch from Oracle to PostgreSQL.
Duration: 60 minutes
Date: 17th December 2024
Time: 12:00 (noon) EET | 11:00 CET
Join us for an insightful webinar as we delve into the intricacies of migrating from Oracle database to Postgres. We will look at:
- Understanding your database estate
- Identifying and prioritizing the migration targets
- Defining the ROI
- Defining the migration backlog
- Iterating through migration sprints
Whether you're embarking on a migration journey or seeking to optimize an ongoing effort, this webinar will provide you with practical insights and strategies to define your migration scope, maximize ROI, and navigate the complexities of Oracle Migration effectively.
EnterpriseDB (EDB) and Cloudway have teamed up to offer seamless Oracle migration solutions, combining EDB’s expertise in PostgreSQL with Cloudway’s advanced cloud integration services.
Presenters
Mostafa Zakaria
Sales Engineer at EDB
Mostafa Zakaria is a seasoned pre-sales engineer with over two decades of experience in the database and open-source technologies space. Having been with EDB for three years, he brings an extensive background in PostgreSQL, having worked with the database in various capacities since 2001. His expertise spans across database administration, system architecture, and cloud-native solutions, with a deep focus on helping organizations optimize and scale their database environments. Mostafa is dedicated to delivering high-impact technical solutions that drive customer success, leveraging his passion for open-source technology and his proficiency in PostgreSQL to help businesses navigate complex data challenges.
Pythagoras Papadimitriou
General Manager at Cloudway
Pythagoras Papadimitriou studied Mathematics at the University of Athens and holds a PhD in Computer Science from the University of Manchester, along with an MBA from Heriot-Watt University. He has worked with major IT companies such as Intrasoft, Nortel Networks, Sun Microsystems, HP, and Oracle. As CEO of HP, he facilitated a strategic investment agreement with COSCO for Greece. He served as a member of the Board of Directors of the Hellenic American Chamber of Commerce from 2012 to 2014 and has been a board member of The Smile of the Child since 2020. He founded Cloudway in Greece and Austria in 2023, where he currently serves as General Manager.
Ton Machielsen
Senior Sales Engineer at EDB
A results-driven sales engineer with extensive expertise in software sales, cybersecurity, cloud computing, and data analytics. With a proven history of exceeding sales targets, I have collaborated with some of the world's leading companies. My specialization includes enabling customers to migrate databases to the cloud, securing cloud infrastructures, and innovating use cases for RAIN RFID.
I have honed my skills at esteemed organizations such as EDB, Lacework, Impinj, and IBM, excelling in presales, the sales process, MEDDIC methodology, and technical strategy. Passionate about open-source software and community contribution, I thrive on exploring new technologies and embracing market-disrupting solutions with adaptability and precision.
