JD Edwards Events

Charles Anderson

AI architect

Charles Anderson is a frequent ERP Suites presenter, helping organizations modernize JD Edwards through cloud architecture, artificial intelligence, and enterprise infrastructure. With more than 20 years of experience deploying Oracle JD Edwards EnterpriseOne, Charles regularly shares practical strategies for cloud migrations, AI platforms, and designing secure, scalable environments on Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI), Amazon Web Services (AWS), and Microsoft Azure.

Brian Connor

Director of JDE Security

Brian Connor is one of ERP Suites' leading presenters on JD Edwards security, compliance, and risk management. With more than 31 years of JD Edwards experience, Brian helps organizations strengthen security controls, reduce risk, and build compliance strategies that support both business operations and regulatory requirements.

His expertise includes JD Edwards security, role-based access control (RBAC), Segregation of Duties (SoD), enterprise security architecture, audit readiness, and risk management. Brian regularly shares practical guidance on security best practices, compliance initiatives, and strategies for protecting JD Edwards environments while maintaining operational efficiency.

Throughout his career, Brian has led numerous JD Edwards security transformation projects for organizations across a variety of industries, helping customers modernize security, improve governance, and prepare for audits with confidence.

Frank Jordan

Director of JDE Technology

Frank Jordan is one of ERP Suites' most frequent technical presenters, leading sessions on EnterpriseOne architecture, AI, orchestrations, CNC, and emerging Oracle technologies. With more than 30 years of JD Edwards experience, Frank helps organizations understand how to modernize their environments through practical demonstrations, real-world customer examples, and implementation best practices.

His expertise includes JD Edwards Configurable Network Computing (CNC), EnterpriseOne technology, orchestrations, artificial intelligence, web and mobile technologies, Linux, Windows, IBM i (AS/400), Unix, and enterprise platform architecture. He is also the co-author of Advanced Tuning for JD Edwards EnterpriseOne Implementations.

Shawn Meade

Information Security Officer

Shawn Meade is a frequent ERP Suites presenter on cybersecurity, cloud security, and enterprise risk management. With more than 20 years of experience in the IT industry, Shawn helps organizations understand how to protect critical business systems through practical security strategies, governance, and compliance best practices.

His expertise includes information security, cloud security, cybersecurity strategy, PCI, HIPAA, HITRUST, security assessments, and enterprise risk management. Shawn regularly shares actionable guidance on strengthening security programs, reducing organizational risk, and protecting enterprise environments in an evolving threat landscape.

Manuel Neyra

VP of AI & Products

Manuel Neyra is one of ERP Suites' leading AI presenters, helping organizations understand how artificial intelligence can be applied to JD Edwards to automate business processes, improve decision-making, and drive meaningful business value. With more than 30 years of JD Edwards experience, Manuel regularly presents on AI strategy, AI agents, Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI), and the future of enterprise technology.

His expertise spans AI product strategy, product development, Oracle Cloud Infrastructure, serverless technologies, DevOps, containers, and modern data platforms. At ERP Suites, Manuel leads AI strategy and product innovation, helping organizations build practical, secure AI solutions that integrate with JD Edwards and support long-term modernization initiatives.

A recognized thought leader within the JD Edwards community, Manuel has presented at more than 20 combined BLUEPRINT and INFOCUS conferences, 10 Oracle OpenWorld events, and numerous regional user groups around the world.

Drew Robb

AI Advisor

Drew Robb helps organizations understand how artificial intelligence can transform JD Edwards and everyday business processes. He regularly presents on AI agents, generative AI, enterprise automation, and the practical steps organizations can take to successfully adopt AI.

His expertise includes artificial intelligence, JD Edwards, Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI), Amazon Web Services (AWS), cloud-based AI services, and enterprise automation. Drew focuses on helping organizations identify high-value AI opportunities, understand emerging technologies, and confidently begin their AI journey with practical, real-world strategies.

David Schenz

VP of Operations in Leadership

David Schenz helps organizations align business strategy, managed services, and enterprise technology to maximize the value of their ERP investments. With more than 20 years of experience in finance, operations, and enterprise technology, David regularly presents on managed services, business transformation, operational excellence, and the organizational strategies that support long-term modernization.

His expertise includes managed services, business operations, financial strategy, enterprise technology, reporting and analytics, human capital, and organizational development.

Mo Shujaat

VP of Advisory & Applications

Mo Shujaat helps organizations modernize JD Edwards by combining business process improvement with the latest EnterpriseOne technologies. With more than a decade of consulting experience, Mo regularly presents on JD Edwards modernization, orchestrations, automation, digital transformation, and strategies for helping organizations get more value from their ERP investment.

His expertise includes JD Edwards EnterpriseOne, orchestrations, business process optimization, system architecture, ERP implementations, and digital transformation. Mo focuses on helping organizations streamline operations, automate manual processes, and build practical modernization roadmaps that deliver measurable business outcomes.

Josh Tibbs

Senior Director of Technology

Josh Tibbs helps organizations build secure, reliable, and high-performing enterprise technology environments. With more than 25 years of experience in infrastructure, networking, enterprise architecture, and information security, Josh regularly presents on cloud infrastructure, hosting, technology strategy, and the security considerations that support modern enterprise systems.

Sandeep Prasad

Senior JDE Technical Developer

Sandeep Prasad helps organizations extend and modernize JD Edwards through integrations, automation, and custom development. With more than 15 years of experience delivering enterprise ERP solutions, Sandeep regularly presents on JD Edwards Orchestrator, Business Services, Groovy scripting, integrations, and business process automation.

Kevin Van Horn

Managing Director of Advisory Services

Kevin Van Horn helps organizations modernize JD Edwards by combining decades of EnterpriseOne expertise with emerging technologies like artificial intelligence and automation. With more than 35 years of JD Edwards experience, Kevin regularly presents on AI agents, business process automation, enterprise modernization, and practical strategies for helping organizations get more value from their ERP investment.

Drawing on experience as both a JD Edwards customer and Oracle consultant, Kevin helps organizations connect business goals with technology solutions that improve efficiency, streamline operations, and prepare for the future.