With over 17 years of Oracle experience, Valerie specializes in database development, database security, and data solution management. She is responsible for providing data and reporting solutions for critical University functions including the schedule of classes, degree printing, catalog, and campus wide student reporting. Predictive analytics for enrollment, graduation rates, and retention are other tasks that she oversees. She holds a BBA and MBA in Management Information Systems from the University of New Mexico. As a novice to APEX she is eager to share her experience with this new tool to other beginners.