The JDE Connection

• Ep 62 – Quest Emerging Leaders Program

  In this episode, hosts Chandra and Paul dive into the Quest Emerging Leaders Program (ELP), a nine-month initiative designed to cultivate and enhance leadership skills for mid-career professionals in the Oracle ecosystem. Joined by ELP participants, Karla Pappas, Eric Maxon and Arul TT, the conversation explores their diverse backgrounds and personal journeys through the program. The guests reflect on key elements such as one-on-one mentoring, capstone projects, and the value of networking with peers from different Oracle platforms, highlighting how these experiences challenged them to step outside their comfort zones, develop self-awareness, and embrace continuous learning. From discovering various leadership frameworks to building confidence and learning to rely on each other's strengths, the episode showcases how the program transcended professional development and fostered genuine camaraderie. 01:25 What is the Quest Emerging Leaders Program 03:00 Guest Introductions 08:36 What has the experience been like for each of you? 21:52 What was your favorite component of the program? 28:30 Introvert, Extrovert, or Omnivert 34:50 Did it meet your goals? 38:44 Did this program change the way you look at leadership? 47:41 Would you recommend this program? 54:13 Midwesternism Resources: For more information on the Quest Emerging Leaders Program or to register for the next cohort: https://questoraclecommunity.org/quest-emerging-leaders-program/

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• Ep 61 – BLUEPRINT4D 2025 Promotion

  In this episode hosts Chandra and Paul dive into all things Blueprint 4D, Oracle’s major JD Edwards-focused conference taking place June 9–13 at the Venetian in Las Vegas. They walk listeners through a day-by-day preview of the event, highlighting keynotes—including talks by Chris Laping, Gary Grieshaber and Paul Houtkooper —Oracle roadmap sessions, and an array of customer-led presentations on topics like AI, orchestrations, cybersecurity, and process automation. Special attention is given to networking opportunities like SIG meetings, roundtables, executive forums, a live recording of The JDE Connection, and a new series of “pit stop” technical Q&A stations, as well as the always-popular Exhibitor Showcase. 01:23 What’s happening with JDE? 02:18 Announcement of The PeopleSoft Connection Podcast 05:35 Monday June 9th highlights 09:33 Tuesday June 10th highlights 21:10 Wednesday June 11th highlights 31:46 Thursday June 12th highlights 41:31 Friday June 13th highlights 44:37 "Pit Stops" 46:11 Midwesternism of the Day Resources: For more information on BLUEPRINT4D or to register: https://questoraclecommunity.org/events/conferences/blueprint4d/ If you have concerns or feedback on this episode or ideas for future episodes, please contact us at [email protected].

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• Ep 60 – Application, Action, Row and Column Security

  Hosts Chandra and Paul walk listeners through the Security Workbench, breaking down the differences between inclusive and exclusive security, emphasizing why organizations should plan security strategy thoughtfully for scalability, maintenance, and performance. They also share practical details about how some companies manage access at the application, action, row and column security. The episode provides hands-on guidance about application, action, row, and column security—explaining real-world scenarios on how to limit access to specific applications, buttons, data records, and sensitive information. 06:00 Why Security Workbench Matters 06:46 Inclusive vs. Exclusive Security 09:05 Application Security Overview 14:58 Action Security Overview 17:42 Row Security Overview 22:56 Column Security Overview 26:53 Midwesternism of the Day Resources: Security Administration Guide: https://docs.oracle.com/en/applications/jd-edwards/administration/9.2.x/eotsc/toc.htm If you have concerns or feedback on this episode or ideas for future episodes, please contact us at [email protected].

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• Ep 59 – JDE Security – Lessons, Naming, and Dreaming States

  Hosts Chandra and Paul continue their deep dive into JD Edwards (JDE) security with guests Andrew Ostdiek, Matthias Freitag, and Nimesh Patel. The conversation kicks off with the importance of naming conventions when managing User Defined Objects (UDOs) and how early oversight in this area can prevent disorganization and headaches down the line. The panel shares candid stories and lessons learned, emphasizing the need for governance, simplicity, and structure to avoid chaos and maintain effective security management as JDE capabilities expand. As the episode unfolds, the group discusses the increasing pressure of audits, evolving security roles, and best practices for tackling the constant changes that JDE environments demand. They stress keeping security models as straightforward as possible to make troubleshooting and implementing new requirements manageable—highlighting that complexity can become an obstacle. 06:35 Why Naming Conventions Matter 10:22 Governance: It’s Not just for Data 14:50 Continuous Security Evolution 16:33 The Cost of Complexity 19:05 Audit Pressure is Real 28:20 Have you achieved your Security Dream State? 36:35 Midwesternism of the Day Resources: Security Administration Guide: https://docs.oracle.com/en/applications/jd-edwards/administration/9.2.x/eotsc/toc.htm If you have concerns or feedback on this episode or ideas for future episodes, please contact us at [email protected].

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• Ep 58 – JDE Security – Who Owns It?

  Hosts Chandra and Paul kick off a multi-part series focused on security within JD Edwards (JDE) environments. Joined by guests Andrew Osick, Matthias Freitag, and Nimesh Patel, the conversation dives into real-world approaches to security ownership, role structures, and the critical importance of segregation of duties (SOD) across different organizations. The panel discusses how security responsibilities are often shared among business analysts, CNC teams, IT, and business stakeholders, emphasizing that there’s no one-size-fits-all model and that company-specific needs and compliance requirements dictate unique setups. The discussion also highlights the challenges and evolving best practices related to user defined objects (UDOs), including how organizations balance flexibility for end users with maintaining control and compliance. 07:35 Security Panel Introductions 11:56 Security – Who Owns It 24:41 Security Models – Role Based/Process Driven or Otherwise 29:03 UDO Security – A Different Paradigm 40:14 Midwesternism of the Day Resources: Security Administration Guide: https://docs.oracle.com/en/applications/jd-edwards/administration/9.2.x/eotsc/toc.htm If you have concerns or feedback on this episode or ideas for future episodes, please contact us at [email protected].

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