KPMG at OpenWorld 2011

Angela Carter is a partner at KPMG LLP's Performance and Technology Advisory practice where she assists her clients in developing and executing enterprise business and system change strategies that will allow them to achieve their financial and operational process objectives. She is the national leader for Oracle Advisory services for KPMG and is responsible for the strategy and growth of the firms' service portfolio and alliance with Oracle. She has 19 years of experience in working with companies across a variety of industries to implement their strategies by aligning their financial, operational, and performance management processes and systems with an emphasis on competitive advantage, cost reduction, profit improvement, and risk reduction.

Through her current and previous roles, she has taught courses and presented numerous times including at key associations such as ISACA, FEI, OAUG, Oracle OpenWorld, Gartner, and CFO Horizons. She has a BA in Economics/International Finance from the University of Colorado.

Angela is active in a variety of professional and civic activities including KPMG's Network of Women (KNOW) , Silicon Valley Leadership Group, Northern California Junior Achievement — Volunteer, and San Jose Repertoire Theater — Trustee.

She has two young children, loves to do anything outdoors; as well as travelling the globe.

Christian Hambach is a Senior Manager in KPMG's Midwest IT Advisory Services (ITAS) practice with over 15 years of experience helping global organizations gain results through information technology and business process initiatives. Christian specializes in business transformation, management and ERP delivery experience, and has significant experience within a shared service environment (outsourced and internal).

Christian has significant experience leading ERP implementation and advisory engagements. He has significant experience on Oracle E-Business Suite R12 and R11i Applications. He has managed all aspects of full life cycle engagements across multiple geographies including North America, Europe and Asia, including Chart of Account and organization design. He incorporates over 26 years of experience within financial, manufacturing, and hospitality and travel industries.

Mike Costello is a Managing Director with KPMG’s IT Advisory Services, is a member of the ERP and Business Intelligence Leadership Team and Market Lead for KPMG’s Coastal and Mid-Atlantic region. He has extensive experience teaming with C-level executives, functional and technology leadership supporting business transformation and information technology projects. Mike has cross industry and public sector experience working with clients on IT strategy initiatives, operational effectiveness, ERP and BI solution strategy and implementation, outsourcing, application hosting, and production operations, IT enabled shared service centers, and business process transformation initiatives supported by Oracle Technology and custom developed solutions.