Jim Loua

Jim Loua is a seasoned technology professional with extensive experience in server engineering, virtualization, and data center operations. Currently serving as a Senior Technology Architect at Oracle since March 2025, Jim previously held the position of Associate Architect at Acorda Therapeutics, where responsibilities included resolving data backup issues and expanding roles in disaster recovery and storage administration. Earlier career roles include Team Lead/Senior Server Engineer at Central National Gottesman, contributing to infrastructure optimization, and Senior Server Engineer at Aegon, where Jim led server migrations and maintained backup systems. Jim's career began as a Network Analyst at Transamerica, progressing through various roles within organizations such as Union Carbide and Ciba-Geigy. Educational qualifications include a B.S. in Chemistry from Iona University and an EMT-D certification.