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Michael Ferrante

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Oracle Technologies, Forms-APEX Practice Director at Talan - Oracle Technologies (formerly Insum)
📍 Merritt Island, Florida, United States

As Practice Director at Talan, Michael Ferrante leads Oracle modernization initiatives, leveraging over two decades of experience. He specializes in migrating organizations from Oracle Forms to APEX and cloud architectures. His background includes studies in Professional Aeronautics and extensive experience as a former Senior Principal Product Manager at Oracle.

Michaels background is rooted in advanced technology, having served as an Avionics Sensor Systems Technician in the USAF during Desert Shield/Storm. His interests include aerospace and national space programs, stemming from his early career experiences and ongoing passion for the field.

Unique fact: He was a high-speed camera technician for NASA, capturing Space Shuttle launches and working on the films "Armageddon" and "Space Cowboys".

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Experience
39 Years
Current Role
Oracle Technologies, Forms-APEX Practice Director
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
Merritt Island, Florida, United States
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Priorities

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Legacy System Modernization
His entire role focuses on guiding clients in migrating from legacy Oracle Forms environments to modern Oracle APEX and cloud-native solutions.
Oracle Forms & APEX
With a background as the former Product Manager for Oracle Forms and now an APEX Practice Director, he is a leading expert in the evolution between these technologies.
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Career

Work history

11-2025
Oracle Technologies, Forms-APEX Practice Director
Talan - Oracle Technologies (formerly Insum)
12-2012
Senior Principal Product Manager
Oracle
11-1999 - 12-2012
Senior Principal Support Engineer
Oracle
2-1993 - 11-1999
High Speed and Broadcast Camera Technician
NASA
10-1986 - 7-1992
Avionics Sensor Systems Technician
USAF
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Media appearances

An Oracle Forms Update with Michael Ferrante. Featured in YouTube
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Talan Welcomes Michael Ferrante, The Oracle of Forms, to Lead the Next Chapter in Modernization. Featured in Talan Blog
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Education
1988 - 1990
Professional Aeronautics
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
1986 - 1986
Advanced Avionics
Lowry Air Force Base Technical Training School
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