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Viscosity's Oracle ACE Directors to Headline AI and Data Innovation at UTOUG Training Days 2026
Experts to discuss breakthroughs in Agentic AI, AI-Ready Data Platforms, and Code-First APEX Development
Published on Mar. 2, 2026
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Viscosity North America, a leading Oracle consulting firm, announces that four of its esteemed Oracle ACE Directors will join the speaker lineup at the upcoming UTOUG Training Days 2026 conference in Sandy, Utah. The annual event organized by the Utah Oracle Users Group will feature sessions from Rich Niemiec, Charles Kim, Craig Shallahamer, and Gary Gordhamer, covering the latest advancements in artificial intelligence, cloud architecture, and database management.
Why it matters
As organizations increasingly rely on AI and data-driven technologies, the UTOUG Training Days conference provides a platform for industry experts to share their insights and help attendees navigate the evolving technical landscape. Viscosity's participation highlights the firm's commitment to driving innovation and equipping Oracle users with the knowledge and tools to succeed in the modern data ecosystem.
The details
Rich Niemiec will lead sessions on Agentic AI and the Vector Database, decoding the "Private Agent Factory" and "Unified Hybrid Vector Search" concepts. Charles Kim will present on building an AI-ready data lakehouse using Oracle's autonomous AI database, while Craig Shallahamer will demonstrate how to uncover complex fraud patterns using graph analysis and code-first APEX development. Gary Gordhamer will address core database management pillars, including "Out of Place" patching and Centrally Managed Users.
- The UTOUG Training Days 2026 conference is scheduled for March 26–27, 2026, in Sandy, Utah.
The players
Viscosity North America, Inc.
A leading Oracle consulting firm recognized for technical innovation.
Rich Niemiec
Chief Innovation Officer at Viscosity and Oracle ACE Director.
Charles Kim
CEO of Viscosity and an Oracle ACE Director.
Craig Shallahamer
Applied AI Scientist and Oracle ACE Director at Viscosity.
Gary Gordhamer
Managing Principal Consultant and Oracle ACE Director at Viscosity.
The takeaway
Viscosity's participation in the UTOUG Training Days 2026 conference underscores the firm's expertise in driving innovation and equipping Oracle users with the knowledge and tools to succeed in the evolving data and AI landscape.
