Ericson Akatakpo

About Ericson Akatakpo

Senior Technical Program Manager at Oracle | Leading Large-Scale Cloud & AI Transformations for the EnterpriseSenior Technical Program Manager at Oracle driving the end-to-end execution of mission-critical, multi-million dollar programs within the Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) ecosystem. I specialize in translating high-stakes business vision into technical reality, leading cross-functional engineering, product, and partner teams to deliver scalable, secure, and innovative enterprise solutions that deliver measurable ROI and sustainable competitive advantage.With a decade of experience in technical program leadership, I excel in navigating complexity—orchestrating AI/ML integrations, large-scale data migrations, and cloud-native application development. My focus is on de-risking execution, optimizing delivery processes, and ensuring flawless alignment between cutting-edge technology and strategic business objectives.Core Expertise & Impact at Oracle: AI & Cloud-Native Program Leadership: Spearheading complex programs from conception to launch, leveraging Agile and hybrid methodologies to deliver predictive analytics, generative AI, and machine learning solutions on OCI that enhance decision-making and automate operations. Strategic Technical Roadmapping: Collaborating with VP and C-level leadership to define multi-year technology roadmaps, prioritize investments, and articulate clear technical requirements to stakeholders across the organization. Cross-Functional Team Leadership: Scaling and mentoring high-performing, globally distributed teams (onshore/offshore) of engineers, architects, and product managers, fostering a culture of technical excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement. Data-Driven Execution: Architecting and managing the delivery of robust data warehousing and analytics platforms, enabling actionable insights that inform product strategy and drive growth. Risk & Operational Excellence: Governing complex program portfolios; implementing robust risk mitigation frameworks, budget controls, and process optimizations that increase delivery velocity by [e.g, 15%] and reduce time-to-market.I am passionate about harnessing Oracle\'s powerful cloud and AI technologies to solve the most complex challenges for our enterprise clients. My mission is to empower organizations to achieve scalability, efficiency, and innovation.

Experience

1. Senior Technical Program Manager

   Oracle

   Mar 2022 — Present · Orlando, FL, US

Education

• Illinois Institute of Technology

  Master’s Degree, Computer Science

  2016 — 2017

• University of Nigeria, Nsukka

  Bachelor’s Degree, Electonic Engineering

  2007 — 2012