Bert Foster

Solution Engineering Director at Oracle

Seal Beach, California, United States

About

Experience

  • Solution Engineering Director at Oracle

    Leading a team of talented Solution Engineers in our ERP & EPM business in North America.

  • Solutions Engineer at Oracle

    Principal Solutions Engineer 2018 Senior Solutions Engineer 2016 - 2018 Staff Solutions Engineer 2015 - 2016 Associate Solutions Engineer 2013 - 2015 ROLE Trusted customer advisor; articulating the value of Oracle Cloud applications to help organizations drive innovation and business transformation. Partnering directly with customers of all sizes during pre-sales, implementation, and post go-live to ensure their success and delight. • 75 Cloud wins in 5 years. • Lead Solutions Engineer in healthcare and higher education; performed in the role of an architect, consultant, and strategist for some of Oracle’s largest customers. • Teamed with development organization on key initiatives such as Finance360 and Global Community of Practice, which are driving future product direction. INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE Wide range of industries including Communications, Diversified Industries, Entertainment, Financial Services, Healthcare, High Tech, Higher Ed, and Strategic Accounts. ORACLE PRODUCT EXPERIENCE ERP Cloud: Financials, Projects, Procurement EPM Cloud: Planning & Budgeting, Financial Close & Consolidation, Account Reconciliation, Enterprise Data Management ORACLE AWARDS & RECOGNITION • FY18 & FY17 – Customer Engagement & Execution – North America Applications Sales Engineering • FY18 Q2 – Transformational Deal – North America Applications Sales Engineering • FY17 & FY15 – “Top Gun” Top 10% Performer – North America Applications Sales Engineering • FY15 – Customer Leadership – North America Applications Sales Engineering • FY15 Q1 – Sales Consultant of the Quarter – Southern California Mid-Market Organization

  • Technology Risk Consultant at Crowe Horwath LLP

    Performed consulting, quality assurance, and audit projects in the IT area. Client base reflected numerous industries including: energy, financial institutions, healthcare, higher education, manufacturing, and non-profit.

  • MBA Candidate at University of Southern California - Marshall School of Business

    Full-time MBA program

  • Solution Engineering Manager at Oracle

    Senior Solution Engineering Manager 2022 - 2024 Solution Engineering Manager 2018 - 2022 Leading a team of ERP & EPM Cloud Solution Engineers supporting the upmarket sales organization in North America.