KS2 Technologies at BLUEPRINT 4D

May 4-7, 2026 | Find us at Booth 410

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What's Waiting for You at Booth 410

We're not just showing up, we're putting on a show. Stop by Booth 410 to:

Take the Rockstar Readiness Assessment: A quick AI maturity check that gives you a personalized score and starts a real conversation about where your organization is headed
See the AI Wish List Results: Find out what the JDE community most wants AI to do, and see how your priorities stack up
Strike a Pose: Hit our photo booth and give your LinkedIn followers something worth scrolling past
Win a Guitar: Complete the AI Wish List Survey to enter, earn a second entry by completing the in-booth assessment, and show up to the Guitar Reveal to see if you're the winner

Meet Our Team

Eric Kuefler

President and Co-Founder

Eric co-founded KS2 to help clients maximize business value through technology, bringing over 25 years of IT Application experience across JDE/ERP, SaaS, PaaS, and Cloud.

As KS2's President, he leads with a relentless pursuit of excellence, ensuring every project delivers real impact on the client's bottom line. A lifetime innovator, Eric recently authored Enterprise Excel, a practical guide to automating, securing, and integrating Excel workbooks with real-time APIs and ERP systems.

Dan Shiendling, Jr

CEO and Co-Founder

Dan is an entrepreneur and co-founder of KS2 Technologies, a leading provider of transformational solutions leveraging Oracle ERP, Cloud, and IBM technology.

A lifelong consultant and servant leader, he brings deep engineering expertise across industries, including homebuilding, construction, transportation, energy, and manufacturing — guiding his team to deliver meaningful results for clients at every turn.

Ronnie Gilbert

Enterprise Technology Director

Ronnie Gilbert specializes in Oracle EnterpriseOne and Oracle Fusion implementations with a career dating back to 1993.

With deep expertise in CNC, Database Administration, and Oracle Cloud Infrastructure, Ronnie has been the technical lead on numerous projects ranging from rapid deployments to multi-year managed services contracts, spanning industries including distribution, retail, homebuilding, and land development. A certified Oracle Cloud Solutions Architect and Oracle DBA, he brings a rare combination of technical depth and hands-on leadership to every engagement.

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Sam Champagne

Sales Solution Architect

Sam Champagne has 8+ years of experience across EnterpriseOne, Microsoft Dynamics 365, and Oracle CPQ, with a specialty in the Homebuilding industry.

Having worked across every angle of the project lifecycle, from developer to functional lead to solution architect, Sam brings a uniquely holistic perspective to system architecture, implementations, and integrations that consistently deliver scalable, client-driven results.

Darryn Rose

Senior Financial Analyst

Darryn Rose has 21+ years of JD Edwards EnterpriseOne experience, with a keen focus on Finance across industries including Mining, Oil & Gas, and Manufacturing.

His career has been built entirely in ERP, giving him deep functional expertise across all key JDE modules, from Finance and Procurement to HR/Payroll and Contract Billing, complemented by strong technical proficiency in OMW, BI Publisher, and REST API. Darryn's ability to manage multiple clients simultaneously while consistently delivering results makes him a standout resource on any complex implementation.

Joe Iorio

Solution Architect

Joe Iorio has over 6 years of experience helping clients enhance their business processes through JD Edwards EnterpriseOne implementations.

Specializing in Homebuilding and Finance modules, Joe has contributed to implementations, upgrades, and support projects for notable clients, including Toll Brothers, Mattamy Homes, and Lewis Group of Companies — bringing a collaborative spirit and a passion for creative technical solutions to every engagement.

Every great JDE performer needs the right crew behind them.

At Blueprint 4D, KS2 Technologies is bringing real-world stories, hands-on experiences, and the expertise that turns your JD Edwards environment into a competitive advantage.

Come see what's possible when you've got the right team in your corner.

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Are You Going to BLUEPRINT 4D?

Our JD Edwards experts will be on the floor all week.

Whether you're exploring OCI, thinking about a UX overhaul, evaluating managed services, or just want a second opinion on where your JDE environment is headed, we'd love to connect.

Indicate your areas of interest on the form, and we'll reach out to schedule a time before the show floor gets loud.

What Would You Like to Explore?

Don't Miss Our Sessions

From CNC to OCI: How One JDE Customer Unlocked Performance, Savings, and Future-Proofing in the Cloud

In this session, we’ll share the story of a real-world JD Edwards customer who successfully upgraded to Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI), transforming their operations and reaping significant benefits.

We’ll walk you through the entire process, from initial assessment to migration, highlighting key decisions, challenges, and the lessons learned. You’ll see how OCI improved system performance, reduced infrastructure costs, and simplified ongoing management, all while future-proofing the customer's JDE environment.

If you're evaluating OCI, this is the session that replaces speculation with proof.

With Co-Presenter Joe Gagnon, Senior IT Manager: Whitmore Manufacturing, Industrial Chemical Manufacturer

Monday, May 4th at 9:45 CT Session details TBD - check the BLUEPRINT 4D schedule

Sam C Circle Headshot Sam Champagne, KS2 System Architect, will be delivering two sessions at Blueprint 4D, both featuring real customers, real results, and no fluff. Walk away with practical strategies you can apply in your own environment.

Reimagining JDE: A Real-World UX Transformation Using the Native Toolset

Join us for a deep dive into a real JDE UX Transformation project built entirely with the native JD Edwards toolset. Built entirely with no custom code, no third-party add-ons.

We’ll walk through how we redesigned a customer’s user experience using UX One pages, Watchlists, Notifications, and Personal Forms to streamline workflows, surface critical insights, and dramatically improve user productivity. You’ll see how these tools can be combined to create an intuitive, modern interface that empowers end users and reduces dependency on IT.

If you've been putting off UX improvements because they felt out of reach, this session will change your mind.

With Co-Presenter: Fruit of the Earth, One of the largest producers of Personal Care products

Thursday, May 7th at 11:00 CT Session details TBD - check the BLUEPRINT 4D schedule

Sam Champagne, KS2 System Architect, will be delivering two sessions at Blueprint 4D, both featuring real customers, real results, and no fluff. Walk away with practical strategies you can apply in your own environment.

Let's Meet Up at BLUEPRINT 4D

What's the One Thing You'd Want AI to Tackle in Your JDE Environment?

We're asking the JDE community, and bringing the collective answer to Blueprint 4D. Share where AI would make the biggest difference in your world, see how your priorities stack up against your peers, and enter to win a custom guitar for your two minutes.