Meet the Speakers

• First Time DynamicsCon Speaker

Senior Application Consultant at Innovia Consulting Experienced Senior Consultant (17 years of Experience in Implementing ERPs) with a demonstrated history of working in the information technology and services industry. Skilled in Business Process, Requirements Analysis and Project Management.

• First Time DynamicsCon Speaker

Jennifer has over 25 years of experience in the content management industry. She’s worked as a VAR selling many technology solutions, establishing new partner connections and has experience in business development as well. As a Sales Director for DocLink by Altec, she helps prospects identify their pain points, and offering tailored solutions to meet their specific business requirements. Jennifer is graduate of UCLA. She is an avid horse rider and competes in show jumping competitions. She also loves to travel and has visited six out of seven continents.

• First Time DynamicsCon Speaker

I am an accomplished Senior Functional Consultant in ERP at CloudFronts Technologies, specializing in Supply Chain Management (SCM) and Commerce solutions. With an extensive background spanning over 3 years, I possess a wealth of experience in implementing and optimizing ERP solutions, particularly focused on enhancing SCM and Commerce functionalities.

• First Time DynamicsCon Speaker

Director of Solution Architect with over eleven years experience in Dynamics AX2009, AX2012 and D365FO. With more than 10 years of engineering experience, Jonathan’s architectural and consulting practices are influenced by his background in controlled environments, where compliance, process, and quality are core principles. Jonathan is a 3 time recipient of the Microsoft FTRSA award due to his streamlined solutions. Jonathan has designed solutions for a wide range of industries, with a focus on minimizing customizations to take advantage of core functionality.

• First Time DynamicsCon Speaker
• Premiering Content

Before becoming a Microsoft Dynamics Consultant 10 years ago, Michelle worked as an end user within Dynamics GP. Over the last several years, Michelle has focused on Dynamics 365 Business Central - from the program's inception as Project Madera to current day BC. She now works as the Director of ERP, designing implementations revolving around Business Central and leading the Business Central and Dynamics GP teams. As of 2021, Michelle is a Certified Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central Functional Consultant.

• First Time DynamicsCon Speaker

Ora Goldman guides the culture and strategy of Mekorma. She founded the company in 1990 and has been leading ever since. In her spare time, she enjoys walking with her dogs, hanging out with her three kids, exploring how to relieve human and animal suffering, and living purposely with presence.

• Microsoft MVP

Azure is a Senior Consultant at Hitachi in the Washington, DC area. Prior to joining tech consulting in 2022, she spent 9 years working in both clinical and commercial pharmaceutical manufacturing as a Bioprocess Engineer, discovering Power Automate in late 2019. Passionate about people and hoping to assume her final form as a bot, she's on a mission to educate and enable more women and underrepresented racial groups into tech, one Flow at a time.

• First Time DynamicsCon Speaker

Scott Boedigheimer is a growth-minded executive, angel investor, and recovering CPA based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Scott has over 30 years of experience in leadership, sales, and finance and is committed to helping growth-oriented companies accelerate their revenue. He has held several executive positions throughout his career, including senior leadership roles at several Microsoft Dynamics partners and related consulting firms, including Arctic IT, Turning Point Consulting, Avanade, Stoneridge Software, and Altara.

Andrew Kiser spent over a decade in Customer Service and IT Support roles before transitioning to his dream of being a writer and game designer. He is now the owner of Quills & Quests where, through fiction writings and games, he explores heroism as a means of self-improvement, promotes mental health awareness, advocates for fair play, and fosters creativity. He publishes Tableotp RPG adventures and is a professional Game Master, both online and in person, teaching seminars or running games for individuals or businesses looking for ways to unwind or for unique team building experiences.

• First Time DynamicsCon Speaker

Kris is the VP of Operations at Tigunia, he leverages his rich experience and multifaceted skill set to drive operational efficiency, champion innovation, and steer organization towards its strategic objectives. Speaker, Technologist, Mentor, Brother, Father and Husband.

• First Time DynamicsCon Speaker

Rod has been working with Business Applications since 1997, with many of those years being focused on ERP and associated technology implementation and integration. His experience covers all aspects of implementation, support, and integration – both technical and functional, as a user, an IT manager, a partner, a small business owner, and most recently as an employee of a multi-solution ISV.

• Premiering Content

I joined Microsoft in 2021 after 2+ years as a consultant with Microsoft Partners. Power Platform enabled me to make a career change in 2019 after 15+ years working in the broadcast industry where I was a SharePoint site collection admin and Power Apps Champion. I am passionate about the Power Platform, especially PowerApps and Power Automate. I co-organize the Washington DC Power Platform user group and I have spoken at many events both virtually and in-person.

• DUG Committee Member

Trish holds a deep-seated enthusiasm for fostering connections and communities within the technology sector. With more than 15 years of specialized experience in the Microsoft Dynamics channel, she is dedicated to engaging closely with clients to devise and implement software strategies that bolster enterprise effectiveness, compliance, and growth. Her profound understanding of the technology ecosystem, combined with her expertise in tailoring software solutions for a diverse range of customer segments, underscores her commitment to enhancing organizational performance and outcomes.

• First Time DynamicsCon Speaker

Microsoft Principle Technical Specialist - Global Black Belt - Field Service at Microsoft, 40+ years Delivering Field Service, CRM and ERP Solutions

• First Time DynamicsCon Speaker
• Premiering Content

With over 30 years of experience in developing collaboration software, process consulting, and channel sales, Bob has held sales and management positions at USWeb/CKS, Open Text, ReadSoft, Kofax, and KnowledgeLake. His teams have been instrumental in achieving incremental revenue results through the development of award-winning joint partner solutions and alliances. As a regular speaker at conferences and a blogger in the Financial Process Software industry, Bob's goal is to ensure that Partners and Customers thrive through engagements that drive significant ROI and ongoing revenue growth

• Veteran DynamicsCon Speaker

With Liberty Grove Software, assists organizations on their implementation of Microsoft Dynamics NAV and Dynamics 365 Business Central, as well as associated BI solutions and ISV products. Previously led Enterprise Reporting team for large pension fund investment organization and consulted for a major BI vendor in the implementation of BI and ETL solutions with its customers across North America. Major strengths include combining strong technical and analysis skills with the ability to understand and work with IT and business at multiple organizational levels.

• First Time DynamicsCon Speaker

Chris has 10+ years of project management, 7 years of ERP Implementation, and 2 years of Business Central Implementation experience both as an end user and as a consultant/partner.

• First Time DynamicsCon Speaker
• Microsoft MVP

Fausto Capellan, Jr is a Microsoft MVP in Business Applications, focused on the Power Platform: Microsoft Power Automate and Power Apps. He has worked with SharePoint both as an admin and as a developer for over 12 years. He is a frequent speaker at events such as Microsoft Ignite, Power Platform Summit, Microsoft Business Applications Summit, and SharePoint Saturdays. He is also a frequent collaborator at the Microsoft Power Automate Community forums assisting users with solutions.

• DUG Skill-Up Instructor
• First Time DynamicsCon Speaker

I’ve worked with XAL, Navision, Axapta, Dynamics AX, and Dynamics 365F&O since 1999. The focus areas have been Service, Maintenance, Retail, Project, Trade, and Logistics. At Dynaway I’m responsible for all presale activities, I'm the course instructor on Dynaway Academy, and I've implemented D365 F&O Asset Management and Dynaway EAM around the world together with an AX Partner or directly with the customer. I've participated in many Proof of Concept workshops, understanding customer requirements and explaining how these requirements will be handled within Dynamics D365F&O.

• First Time DynamicsCon Speaker

Shannon is a data and analytics witch with a background in global public health. She’s currently casting spells at Microsoft, creating learning materials for Power BI and Fabric. Shannon spends as much time as possible in the data community, participating in user groups and working with the fabulous Workout Wednesday team. Solving data puzzles, connecting brilliant minds to each other, and getting stuff done are some of Shannon’s favorite charms!

• Veteran DynamicsCon Speaker

Andrew’s extensive knowledge has been built from personal experiences with a wide range of companies. His Engineering background has been provided opportunities to work in a variety of operational and management roles. 23 years of Business Central/NAV experience means that he can provide a variety of perspectives. He has helped clients get the most out of their BC/NAV systems, through integrations, upgrades, and extensions that allow them to deal with their changing business environments. These projects range from integrations, financial operations, rentals, distribution and manufacturing.

• DUG Committee Member
• DUG Forum Superhero
• DUG Meetup Leader
• Veteran DynamicsCon Speaker
• Microsoft MVP

Past experience - Over 240+ NAV/BC Implementations in Manuf., WMS, F&B, Retail, Service, Chemical, Indust. Equip., and Rental/Service - Over 16 years as an Accountant and Operations in a variety of positions Awards - Microsoft MVP, NAVUG/BC All-Star, DUG Guardian Award Professional - IMA/CMA – 1988, AICPA – 1985, APICS – 2004 - DCI Summit – Programming Committee, Board of Advisor - Dynamics User Group (DUG) – NAV/BC Forum Moderator, Dynamicscon LIVE Content Committee - Directions NA – Content Committee Certifications - MCP – MB-800, - Dynamics Credentialed Professional

• First Time DynamicsCon Speaker

Jennifer Dorward is a Solution Architect with C5 Insight and Microsoft Certified in Power Apps, Power BI, Power Automate, Power Virtual Agents, Dataverse and Dynamics 365 CE/CRM. Jennifer has consulted on enterprise-level initiatives and strategies, managed full cycle CRM implementations, been hands-on with the full range of Dynamics 365 CE and Power Platform applications, while leveraging data for continual business process improvement.

• First Time DynamicsCon Speaker

David Dixon is a 26-year industry veteran, having led multiple digital transformation efforts. He is passionate about building high-performing teams, business process transformation, development and operations management, enterprise architecture, and in improving the human experience in the workplace. He lives in Chandler, Arizona with his three kids, and spends his free time playing various musical instruments and adventuring in the backcountry.

• Microsoft MVP

15 years of experience in Supply Chain and Manufacturing operational roles, 24 years of experience in pre-sales consulting. APICS certified.

• First Time DynamicsCon Speaker

Shannon Hofmeister joined DocuPhase as the Director of Partnerships in 2022. Her main focus building and supporting our partners like the DUG Community

• First Time DynamicsCon Speaker

Janet E Blake was introduced to Axapta 3.0 in 2006 by a friend who promised she “would never get bored” – and kept that promise. She has worked at two partners and is now at “the mothership.” She transitioned from consulting to learning and is now working “to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more” by learning.

• DUG Meetup Leader
• Premiering Content
• Veteran DynamicsCon Speaker

I am a marketing executive and coach specializing in growing B2B SaaS companies. I thrive on leading experienced marketers to drive the business forward and execute strategy. Expertise in messaging, lead generation, product marketing, email, and sales enablement. I make strategic decisions based on data and testing. At my core, I am a collaborative and decisive leader who excels in a fast-paced environment.

• First Time DynamicsCon Speaker

I started my career as an accountant and immediately found my love of data. Inspired by a data access transformation with a BI project I oversaw, I went on to helping companies experience their own data transformation as a technical consultant, and now help companies start designing their data accessibility strategies as a solutions engineer. Apart from work I love anything outside and recreate with Hiking, snowboarding and anything else that gets me into nature.

• DUG Committee Member
• DUG Skill-Up Instructor
• Premiering Content
• Veteran DynamicsCon Speaker

For over 20 years, Amber Bell has helped countless companies get more out of Microsoft Dynamics GP. She has spoken at conferences and events across the country and loves making each session a fun and exciting learning experience! She is excited to be a part of DynamicsCon and can't wait to see you in Denver!

• DUG Meetup Leader
• First Time DynamicsCon Speaker

With 20 years of leadership experience in digital transformation across several manufacturing industries, I have consistently delivered strong results by removing barriers, setting clear goals, and holding myself and my team accountable for achieving them.

• First Time DynamicsCon Speaker

Professional specializing in the Microsoft Power Platform development through plugins, JavaScript, and Power Automate.

• Veteran DynamicsCon Speaker

Currently a Sr. Sales Executive on the Microsoft Team at Avalara. Since joining Avalara in July 2019, Larry has worked with hundreds of Microsoft customers to develop tailored sales tax solutions specific to their compliance needs. Prior to joining Avalara, Larry was a Financial Advisor with Edward Jones for 3 years in the Greater Seattle area. Before Edward Jones, he was an Officer in the U.S. Coast Guard for 8 years and is a 2008 graduate of the U.S. Coast Guard Academy.

• Premiering Content
• Veteran DynamicsCon Speaker

Gonzalo Garcia is a Microsoft Dynamics AX Solutions Architect and Manager of Technology at for Ellipse Solutions. After working for almost a decade for both partners and end users, he has acquired a deep technical and functional knowledge of the Dynamics array suite of products. He believes that knowledge is one of the most important assets any implementation project can have and works tirelessly to make sure all stakeholders have a solid understanding of the platform.

• First Time DynamicsCon Speaker

I am almost awkwardly passionate about empowering business users to join their professional developer colleagues in designing software that's meaningful for their organizations through Microsoft's Power Platform and Dynamics 365 solution stack. Today I'm a Power Platform solution architect and technical specialist within Microsoft that specializes in helping the U.S. government unlock the potential of every member of their organizations to do more.

• First Time DynamicsCon Speaker

My passion is to help companies transform, improve and grow their businesses by implementing best in class technologies. As an acknowledged and proven Microsoft Dynamics 365 & business application authority, I have the unique ability to identify and solve business issues with innovative CRM solutions and industry best practices. I have an extensive track-record within the CRM & ERP consulting business. From pre sales, business development to technical and business solution delivery. This experience has put me in a perfect position to become a seasoned consultant.

• First Time DynamicsCon Speaker

Kate comes to UST from a high-paced marketing firm where her favorite client designed shoes for the working woman. From effective marketing strategy for startups to well-established companies, Kate learned to reach different audience groups and craft a message that resonates. She learned to strategically think through problems that arise and solve them with actionable items. Kate is a graphic guru, word wizard and lover of all things music and coffee. Kate is a graduate of the University of West Florida where she earned degrees in Public Relations and Marketing.

• DUG Committee Member
• Microsoft MVP

Hi My name is William McLendon, I'm an Microsoft Business Applications MVP, and a Solutions Architect with Hitachi Solutions, I have over ten years of experience supporting business objectives through information technology, My role at Hitachi is focused on helping our customers by digitally transforming their business processes with Dynamics 365/PowerApps.

• First Time DynamicsCon Speaker

Carson Fletcher is the Microsoft Partner Manager and Sales Engineer at QBuild Software. QBuild Software makes CAD-ERP integration software to increase engineering productivity. Since 2002, we have provided superior service to our customers and have assisted them in integrating their CAD and ERP systems. Our many years of experience and commitment to excellence have earned us the reputation as the best CAD-ERP integrator in the space.

• DUG Committee Member
• Veteran DynamicsCon Speaker

Senior Software Engineer for US Digital. Geek/nerd for many years (decades) who still loved all forms of programming (C#, SQL...) Dedicated family man who loves his family, woodworking, Lego, puzzles, and Mtn Dew Born and raised in Pittsburgh but now calls the PNW home

• DUG Committee Member

As a 10-time Microsoft Dynamics MVP (CRM) and a Certified Sales Professional, I enjoy sharing my knowledge and expertise with others and contributing to the growth and success of the Dynamics 365 community. As the host of PartnerTalks.com, a weekly LinkedIn interview sho.

• DUG Committee Member
• Veteran DynamicsCon Speaker

I began my Dynamics SMB journey in 1998, working primarily with GP but more recently adding BC here with my role at Cavallo. I'm proud to advocate for DUG via my Advisory Board role as I have full faith in where this group is headed and know end users & partners alike will find activities & events here incredibly fulfilling. I have many years in Dynamics event management under my belt, so to continue this advocacy here is indeed a privilege.

• DUG Committee Member

As the editorial director of MSDynamicsWorld.com (MSDW), Jason oversees all editorial content on the site and at our events, as well as providing site management and strategy. He can be reached at jgumpert@msdynamicsworld.com. Prior to co-founding MSDW, Jason was a Principal Software Consultant at Parametric Technology Corporation (PTC), where he implemented solutions, trained customers, managed software development, and spent some time in the pre-sales engineering organization. He has also held consulting positions at CSC Consulting and Monitor Group.

• First Time DynamicsCon Speaker

With an M.Sc. in Organization Innovation and Entrepreneurship, I've leveraged my expertise to work as a Function Consultant for 2 years. With more than 5 years of experience in ERP systems, my focus has been on optimizing supply chain management and finance operations.

• DUG Meetup Leader
• Veteran DynamicsCon Speaker
• Microsoft MVP

Asif is the founder and CEO of VisualSP (https://www.visualsp.com) and is focused on the areas of digital transformation and digital adoption. Asif advises CIOs at organizations around the world on how best to support and train their employees. Asif has been training and mentoring on Microsoft technologies since 2002. He has been a Microsoft MVP for 16 years as of 2022 and has authored several books over the years for Wiley publications. Asif resides in United States, but has performed speaking engagements in Germany, Netherlands, New Zealand, UK, Sweden, Ireland, Canada and more.

• Premiering Content
• Microsoft MVP

Geoff Ables is a thought leader on digital customer and employee engagement and a Microsoft MVP focusing on Dynamics 365, SharePoint, Teams and the Power Platform. Geoff's most recent book, "The LUCK Principle: Business Results at the Intersection of People and Profit," delivers fresh insight and inspiration into creating people-centric digital workplaces. His firm, C5 Insight, has twice been named an Inc 5000 company. Geoff is also an avid motorcycle and wine enthusiast and has appeared as a guest on TruTVs's, "The Impractical Jokers."

• Premiering Content

As a Principal Product Manager within the Microsoft Fabric and Power BI team and a former Dynamics 365 Black Belt at Microsoft - I've seen firsthand how valuable the data in Dataverse can be for the decision-makers. I've also worked through the challenges that are commonly faced by makers when bringing Power BI to Dataverse or vice versa. I'm passionate about how valuable these two tools are when used together and I'm always excited to share and learn with other makers on the Power Platform.

• Veteran DynamicsCon Speaker

Ken Sebahar is the President of Solution Systems, Inc., a Microsoft Partner focused on Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central. In 2023, Ken published The Business Central Terminology Guide which is available for free at Speaking Business Central.  Since 2019, Ken has been the co-host of A Shot of Business Central and a Beer. In 2007, Ken published “The Executive Guide to Implementing Accounting Software”, a reference style guide book for those involved with ERP implementation projects.

• DUG Meetup Leader
• Premiering Content
• Veteran DynamicsCon Speaker

At Evenica, Kelly leads the marketing strategy, Microsoft partnership, and brand alignment. Through strategic marketing planning she is articulating Evenica’s value of offerings, managing alliances and driving channel partnerships. Kelly oversees Evenica’s Microsoft partner strategy which includes understanding Microsoft programs and go-to-market approach, and how Evenica aligns itself to that momentum. Kelly's current focus is creating industry-specific sales plays and related content, to drive Dynamics 365 and Power Platform engagement for her sales team.

• DUG Meetup Leader
• First Time DynamicsCon Speaker
• Microsoft MVP

Malcolm believes technology has the power to transform the way we work, impacting not only our effectiveness, but also our efficiency.

• DUG Meetup Leader
• First Time DynamicsCon Speaker

I am an IT professional with over 20 years of GP experience. 13 as an end user and 7 years managing IT.

• DUG Meetup Leader
• DUG Webinar Presenter
• Premiering Content

Lokesh Patel has a winding path to his current role. Educated as a civil engineer, forged as a consultant, and voluntold into administering software, he has a varied background. Through all this, he survived and brings his experience as an admin, developer, and user together to form a great combination.

• DUG Committee Member
• Veteran DynamicsCon Speaker

Frank Vukovits is currently Principal Evangelist at Fastpath Solutions. He has over three decades of experience as an auditor and business software professional, and he has held many previous leadership roles in implementation and management of numerous ERP projects. Vukovits is one of the proud founders of the Microsoft Dynamics AX User Group (AXUG) and served as director of programming for AXUG for seven years, as AXUG grew from just an idea to the largest user group in the world dedicated exclusively to Dynamics AX.

• Veteran DynamicsCon Speaker

Tasha Anspach, Enterprise Engagement Lead at Dynamic Consultants Group, is a distinguished consultant with a deep acumen in D365 Business Central & Power Platform. Drawing from her experience in Dynamics SL support, ISV assistance, and crafting solutions for multifaceted industry scenarios, Tasha guides businesses towards transformative success. She is not only a beacon of sales and technological expertise but also harbors a whimsical passion for unicorns, symbolizing her unique approach to business solutions. Tasha champions organizations to realize their fullest potential through technology.

• DUG Committee Member
• DUG Meetup Leader
• First Time DynamicsCon Speaker

I am a Power Platform who is passionate about building community, have a podcast where I help spread awareness about the capabilities of Microsoft Power Platform, a Youtuber, a Microsoft Student Ambassador and a Power Platform developer at a Microsoft Partner Company.

• DUG Meetup Leader
• First Time DynamicsCon Speaker
• Microsoft MVP

Elif Item is a passionate advocate for training, a product expert in D365 space, an accomplished instructor in the classroom and online. She is an MCT (Microsoft Certified Trainer) and MVP (Microsoft Most Valuable Professional) and the CEO and founder of Item by Item. She is also a part of the planning committee for the DUG DFW User group.

• First Time DynamicsCon Speaker

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• Premiering Content

With over 20 years of experience in IT and business, I am a Global Black Belt Technical Specialist for Dynamics 365 Customer Service at Microsoft. I leverage my pre-sales and cloud computing skills to help customers in the Americas transform their customer engagement and service operations with Microsoft technology. As a Contact Center Technical SME, I provide world-class knowledge, skills, and abilities to local sales teams, and collaborate with them to secure wins that showcase Microsoft innovation across our cloud.

• DUG Meetup Leader
• DUG Webinar Presenter
• Premiering Content
• Veteran DynamicsCon Speaker
• Microsoft MVP

Brittany is an end-user turned Solutions Architect for D365 F&O who uses her Master’s in Accounting to bridge the gap between finance and technical teams. She strives to ensure client needs are heard, addressed, and resolved. When out-of-the-box solutions do not meet requirements, she designs comprehensive solutions that take business processes and end goals into account. Brittany focuses primarily on the financial modules of D365, delivering strong subject matter expertise in inventory costing, inventory transaction analysis, and inventory impact to financial statements.

• Veteran DynamicsCon Speaker

Herb Johnson is a Senior Consultant at Stoneridge Software. With 10 years of experience, Herb’s specialties include installs, upgrades, configurations, and customizations. Prior to joining Stoneridge Software, he was a consultant for Professional Advantage. Herb was also in the Marine Corps from 1983 to 1987, where he attended Computer Science School at the Marine Corps Base in Virginia.

• DUG Meetup Leader
• First Time DynamicsCon Speaker

Michelle has spent her career leading process improvements, system implementations, and finding ways for the back office to embrace new technology. She has worked at Ovintiv for over 15 years, leading many of the finance functions. She has a passion for efficiency and building high performing teams. Outside of the work she is a married mom of three amazing kiddos and one energetic fur baby.

• DUG Webinar Presenter
• First Time DynamicsCon Speaker
• Premiering Content
• Microsoft MVP

Experienced Power Platform Solution Architect & technical evangelist, empowering organisations through the right usage & adoption of technology to enable and support enterprise business growth

• DUG Meetup Leader
• Premiering Content
• Veteran DynamicsCon Speaker
• Microsoft MVP

Shannon Mullins is the CEO and founder of a BC Consulting Group and a Microsoft MVP of Business Applications. She has over 20 years' experience across a wide variety of disciplines and products, including accounting, information technology, professional services, insurance, healthcare, mortgage lending, distribution, manufacturing, project management and deployment and implementation of CRM and ERP systems. She currently resides in Nashville, TN and is an experienced international speaker and teacher.

• First Time DynamicsCon Speaker
• Microsoft MVP

Sarah is a proud geek who loves technology and to help solve problems. She has been working with the Power Platform and Dynamics 365 since version 3.0 and loves every time there is a new release with new functionality. She has been a Microsoft Certified Trainer starting with Dynamics CRM since 2007 and enjoys showing people how Power Platform and Dynamics 365 can help them work smarter, not harder. Sarah currently works as a Director of Power Platform Solutions specializing in both the Power Platform and Dynamics 365.

• First Time DynamicsCon Speaker
• Premiering Content

Financial solution expert with extensive experience in ERP implementations, business process reviews and technology improvements. As a Chartered Accountant with specialization in Information Technology, Carole is passionate about working through an organization’s business requirements and proposing solutions that improves its use of technology.

• First Time DynamicsCon Speaker

Ryan is a skilled sales engineer with extensive experience in the realms of GRC and IGA software, with much experience in the Dynamics space. Ryan has Fastpath implementation experience with GP, NAV, AX and D365. He brings a unique blend of technical expertise and strategic insight to empower organizations to understand how they can manage their ERP system in a compliant way. Ryan holds a degree in Management Information Systems from Iowa State University and has been with Fastpath for over 5 years.

• Veteran DynamicsCon Speaker

Carol Livingston has over 25 years of financial and accounting experience from Controller to CFO. She later became as an ERP consultant, project manager and director of professional services leading ERP implementation teams at several Microsoft partners. She has a BS in Accounting from Seattle Pacific University, CPA from Washington State (inactive) and is a Microsoft Certified Professional. She is currently the President/Owner of Dynamics Connections LLC which provides ISV Education to Dynamics partners.

• DUG Meetup Leader
• DUG Webinar Presenter
• Veteran DynamicsCon Speaker

I like to see myself as a hybrid practitioner, both a thinker and a doer, and being able not only to identify real opportunities at the fuzzy front end of the innovation process but also, design, develop and connect with users. Strong and diverse academic background with a Bachelor's of General Studies degree focused on Science and Mathematics from Indiana University South Bend. Masters degree in Emerging Media Design and Development from Ball State University Always warm and human.

• First Time DynamicsCon Speaker

Jon has been supporting Microsoft Dynamics 365 users for the better part of the last decade. He has extensive experience helping users address their data and analytics challenges.

• First Time DynamicsCon Speaker

Marcio Decat is a Principal Technical Specialist in Dynamics at Microsoft. As a specialist in Dynamics 365 Field Service, Marcio brings a unique perspective and valuable insights to any event. Marcio has a wealth of experience speaking at major events such as Microsoft Ignite, Microsoft Business Applications Summit, Microsoft Ready, and Field Service USA. Not only is Marcio knowledgeable in his field, but he also possesses exceptional storytelling skills and has a natural ability to engage and captivate his audience.

• DUG Committee Member
• First Time DynamicsCon Speaker

I have been using Dynamics (NAV and BC) for the last 8+ years. I have extensive experience in business process improvements/project management and EDI. I have a strong background in process reengineering, problem solving, user training and support documentation. I have changed EDI platforms for 2 different companies and have saved the companies money by bringing EDI inhouse.

• First Time DynamicsCon Speaker

Megan has been a partner marketer for the last 6 years. She works with Microsoft VARs, ISVs, and other technology partners to create shared vision and unique, impactful marketing campaigns with partners to drive a positive impact on the bottom line.

• First Time DynamicsCon Speaker
• Premiering Content

I have been in the Microsoft ERP space for over 16 years. I have been working with Microsoft GP in functional and technical roles helping clients get the most out of there GP system. I am always looking to find creative ways to leverage the full Microsoft Stack for my clients win.

• Veteran DynamicsCon Speaker

Over 24 years of GP experience Business process improvement expertise Significant focus on Mixed Mode Manufacturing & Distribution verticals Microsoft Certified Professional Accounting & Business educated

• First Time DynamicsCon Speaker
• Premiering Content

Rohan is CTO of Client Advisory at Synoptek to a portfolio of mid-market organizations. He provides technology leadership and governance including business applications, managed services, data insights and AI, and technology oversight to organizations in the engineering, wealth management, government, life sciences, insurance, legal, and non-profit spaces. His passion for creative problem solving with sustainable, profit-reclaiming, digital transformation has brought him the Technology Executive of the Year award at the International Business Awards & a Canada BEA 40 Under 40 listing.

• First Time DynamicsCon Speaker

Tim has been at Microsoft for 8 years. His current role is a Global Black Belt assisting customers achieve modern analytics that drive Customer Experiences. Prior to Microsoft he was a serial entrepreneur with a career that started in the Music Industry and evolved into systems integration with Great Plain and Microsoft CRM.

• DUG Meetup Leader
• First Time DynamicsCon Speaker

Sr. Solutions Architect with the Fasttrack team at Microsoft, with over 10 years experience with Dynamics AX/F&O as an end user, consultant and most recently with Microsoft.

• First Time DynamicsCon Speaker

Mark Bennett has over 25 years of leadership, strategic business and partner development, account-based marketing, and digital transformation solution development with companies like Solver, Microsoft, IBM, Great Plains, FRx and Oracle. As a Senior Partner Development Manager with Solver, Mark helps Partners realize the potential of Solver’s Solution to transform the Financial Planning & Analysis process with their customers. Through his focus on building intellectual and emotional buy-in he inspires executives and teams to collaborate to achieve beneficial Digital Transformation outcomes.

• Veteran DynamicsCon Speaker

Principal Technical PM at Microsoft, former Microsoft Business Applications MVP and Dynamics 365 Technical Architect specializing in Power Platform development.

• DUG Webinar Presenter
• Veteran DynamicsCon Speaker

Mark Hamblin is passionate about Dynamics 365 Business Central for manufacturing and distribution and has a deep technical knowledge of the platform.

• DUG Webinar Presenter
• Veteran DynamicsCon Speaker
• Microsoft MVP

AJ is a recovering consultant with 16 years of experience working with Business Central and NAV and a Microsoft MVP since 2018. He has been presenting sessions on Business Central, Power BI, sales and leadership topics at Partner and User-Group conferences since 2012. Over the years, he has served as a practice leader, presales specialist and product evangelist. AJ is a member of the Business Journals Leadership Trust and a recipient of multiple accolades, most notably the Directions North America Under 40 Excellence award, the BCUG / NAVUG All-Star and the Community Summit Legends Award.

• First Time DynamicsCon Speaker

Lindsey Kokosh is the Vice President of the VAR Channel & Program at Corpay. With over two decades of experience in finance and technology, Lindsey has held a key role in the Microsoft Dynamics channel since 2021. She holds a Finance degree from Arizona State University and an MBA in Global Management from the University of Phoenix. Lindsey is passionate about creating partner programs that deliver value for the organization, partners, and customers. Based in Arizona, she enjoys the sunshine, spicy cuisines, and spending time with her boxer, Lilly.

• Veteran DynamicsCon Speaker

"Never underestimate the resilience of someone who refuses to quit." - George Herman Ruth Meron Gebremedhin, a trained software engineer originally from Ethiopia, migrated to the United States in 2017. Over 14 years, she's worn various hats, including running an international business. In the U.S., she earned over 16 Microsoft certifications, inspired by her mentorship within the Microsoft community. She founded Pathfinders, a Power Platform organization, to support immigrants in the United States in achieving their tech goals.

• Premiering Content
• Veteran DynamicsCon Speaker

I’m Accounting Manager and a Certified Public Accountant with New View Strategies (NVS), a global consulting and training company that helps Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central (BC)/NAV user-clients optimize the business impact of their ERP platform.

• DUG Meetup Leader

BIO hereAccomplished & results-oriented senior technology leader with progressive experience & expert proficiency in presales technology, project leadership, enterprise technology solutions & business process re-engineering. Passionate about technology & people on every project!

• First Time DynamicsCon Speaker

Experienced and independent software professional with a demonstrated history of working in the supply chain industry, specifically forecasting, supply planning, and inventory optimization. Served in various roles including management, operations, sales, and account management/customer success management with a record of improvement. Dedicated to building rapport and maintaining loyal customer relationships through understanding needs and creating personalized solutions. Offering deep product knowledge with strong communication skills to help meet customer needs.

• DUG Meetup Leader
• DUG Webinar Presenter
• Veteran DynamicsCon Speaker

Robb is a 24-year veteran of the Navision, NAV, and BC world. He has spoken at Convergence, Directions and multiple User Group Conferences. He is an MCT, MCP, and a nonpracticing CPA.

• Veteran DynamicsCon Speaker
• Microsoft MVP

I have over 20 years of software development experience and 18 years of MS Dynamics/Power Platform implementation and product development experience.

• Microsoft MVP

Business Applications MVP and Dynamics 365 / CRM enthusiast, I've been an Architect and Developer for 16 years. In my spare time I build free add-ons available at WorkflowElements.com. I'm very active in the Microsoft Dynamics CRM Forum and have been recognized as a Microsoft Community Contributor.

• Premiering Content
• Veteran DynamicsCon Speaker

Tonya is an accomplished developer with over seven years of experience specializing in the creation of tailored solutions for Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central and Dynamics NAV. Her expertise encompasses designing and implementing customizations, seamlessly integrating systems through APIs, harnessing the power of the Power Platform, and crafting insightful reports. Her versatile experience spans from executing on-premise installations and upgrades to providing top-notch support for many customers in the cloud.

• First Time DynamicsCon Speaker

Brendan Coffey joined Mekorma in Spring 2023 as a Partner Engagement Manager working to foster relationships with Partners to deliver value to clients. Previous to that he spent 2 years as a national Practice Manager for the strategic consulting team at Insight, a leading Microsoft Services partner and before that he helped lead a fintech from start-up unicorn to IPO ready. He holds a Master's Degree in Organizational Development and is passionate about ethics and sustainability in business, cycling, and reading. Brendan currently lives in Denver CO with his four legged companion Bart.

• First Time DynamicsCon Speaker

Chris has 11 years of experience with Supply Chain Management and D365. He works for the top business applications partner, Sunrise Technologies.

• First Time DynamicsCon Speaker

Ed Martinez is a certified Project Manager Professional (PMP) with 14 years of program management experience in Technology implementation projects, providing consulting services for both public and private sectors supporting clients that range from small boutiques to fortune 500 companies.

• Veteran DynamicsCon Speaker
• Microsoft MVP

Heidi Neuhauser is a Director of CRM Projects at Reenhanced. She is a Microsoft MVP for Business Applications and is passionate about user adoption, out-of-the-box configuration tools, Dynamics 365 and the Power Platform.

• First Time DynamicsCon Speaker

I am a Product Manager with the Dynamics 365 AI ERP team at Microsoft, bringing over 16 years of experience in the ERP industry. My passion lies in leveraging the transformative capabilities of AI to enhance customer experience by streamlining their daily business operations. Through various AI capabilities in Dynamics 365 Project Operations, we are revolutionizing the landscape of business collaboration, fostering efficiency, and attaining unprecedented levels of operational excellence. Let us embark on this journey together towards a future of seamless and intelligent project management.

• DUG Webinar Presenter

I am a Dynamics PM at Microsoft, focused on infusing generative AI in the Customer Service area. I am based out of Atlanta, GA

• DUG Committee Member
• DUG Meetup Leader
• Veteran DynamicsCon Speaker

Started with Dynamics NAV 2013 as the IT manager handling an implementation. I was helping with bugfix, report writing, and minor adjustments to the system even before we went live. Since then, I functioned as both the application consultant and developer for my company while we continued to use Dynamics NAV. We have now upgraded to Business Central as of Feb. 2023. I no longer perform the development, but I'm still heavily involved in any system changes we make and how we move forward.

• First Time DynamicsCon Speaker

In 2021, Dylan pursued and accepted the opportunity to work at Coakley Brothers & Bothers Interiors as the Director of Systems & Continuous Improvement. Dylan specializes in developing, recommending & implementing solutions for process improvement. Other duties include database design, value-stream mapping, collecting data to identify root causes, document control & developing standard operating procedures that are aligned with business strategies.

• Microsoft MVP

David is the CTO of Colorado Technology Consultants based in Colorado and is recognized as a Microsoft MVP and a Microsoft Regional Director. David enjoys developing applications on the Microsoft platforms, specializing in system architecture and design. You can find David speaking and delivering training at user groups, industry events, and private company events around the world. David has been on the author team of multiple .NET, Dynamics, and Power Platform-related books. You can read his blog at blog.davidyack.com and find his training courses on 365.Training.

• First Time DynamicsCon Speaker

As Njevity’s Director of Sales and Marketing, Mike is responsible for generating new business opportunities as well as supporting our Customers and Partners. Through Njevity’s Partner Program, Mike’s team works with Dynamics GP Partners and Resellers who want to provide their customers with an exceptional Dynamics GP Cloud experience through our PowerGP Online Cloud Offering.

• First Time DynamicsCon Speaker

Senior B2B Marketer with a deep understanding of holistic marketing strategies and tactics. With a focus on sales enablement, content strategy, partner marketing, and demand generation, I pride myself on telling stories and creating experiences for every step in the buyer's journey. I a firm believer in out-of-the-box thinking when it comes to amping up your marketing game and I love to bounce ideas around with marketing peers. I've had the privilege of being in the channel for over seven years!

• First Time DynamicsCon Speaker

Brent Orred is a dynamic sales leader with over two decades of experience in driving revenue growth and fostering business success across various industries. and reputable companies, such as, Google, Dell and REEF. Currently serving as the VP of Sales for North America at Sana Commerce, a leading provider of B2B commerce solutions, Brent is dedicated to empowering businesses with innovative technologies to streamline processes and enhance customer experiences.

• Veteran DynamicsCon Speaker
• Microsoft MVP

Julie Yack, learner, mentor, author, trainer, advocate, photographer, globetrotter, 15x Microsoft MVP

• Veteran DynamicsCon Speaker

From the lakes of Minnesota to the beaches of Australia and the swamp of Washington DC, EDI has followed Karen around for nine years. She's passionate about making complicated technology, like EDI, easy peasy so customers and partners can do what they do best.

• First Time DynamicsCon Speaker

Andrea Hall led the IT/systems team on the client side for 20+ years before joining Innovia Consulting. She has worked with NAV/BC/CRM - and many other systems. She and her team successfully executed countless projects implementing, upgrading, and optimizing systems during this time. Through the school of hard knocks and then practice-practice-practice, they discovered the ways in which the client can and should participate in projects for the ultimate success story.

• DUG Committee Member
• Veteran DynamicsCon Speaker

Hello all! My name is Taylor Dorward and I am a Power Apps Consultant and Accessibility Evangelist in the Microsoft ecosystem. I have spoken at several conferences, including, Summit North America, DynamicsCon Live, DynamicsCom Virtual, and Directions NA. I enjoy discussing my passion for Power Apps and Diversity and Inclusion in the workplace - I hope you are able to join me for one of my sessions!

• Veteran DynamicsCon Speaker

Sr. Director, B2B Strategy, with 15 years of experience in electronic payment technology, encompassing ERP integration, payment security, channel partnerships, and sales. Since 2007, he has been actively working with Dynamics GP users to incorporate integrated payments and Accounts Receivable (AR) automation tools into their ERP system to maximize efficiency

• First Time DynamicsCon Speaker

Abhi Ghatak has over three decades of experience in Microsoft solutions, manufacturing & supply chain. Having held leadership positions in industry as well as technology, he specializes in aligning business goals and objectives with technology solutions. Over his career Abhi has provided technology consulting and advisory services to a broad cross section of manufacturing industries, focusing on process optimization, best practices and automation. Abhi has an extensive background in Microsoft technologies including D365 Finance and Supply Chain Management and CRM.

• First Time DynamicsCon Speaker

With over 20 years of experience in solution selling and channel management. Vaughan has been involved in demand and supply planning with Netstock for the last 10 years and is passionate about building strong relationships and adding value to both partners and their customers.

• First Time DynamicsCon Speaker

Providing clients solutions across the Microsoft Dynamics 365 platform to meet the client's unique requirements.

• First Time DynamicsCon Speaker

With over 20 years of experience in Microsoft Dynamics Eric van Hofwegen is an expert at providing business consultations to our customers and partner networks. He is passionate about assisting our partner and customer networks by analyzing business requirements, conducting workshops, delivering product specifications on customization, and modeling business processes.

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• Premiering Content
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A technical trainer at heart, I love sharing knowledge with people throughout the Dynamics 365 and Power Platform community. I enjoy bringing people together and working collaboratively to make awesome things happen. Professionally, I work for a Microsoft partner, Stoneridge Software, where I partner with clients to implement Sales, Customer Service, Customer Insights, Power Platform technology, and more! As a passion, I'm a co-host of the Dynamics Hotdish podcast - you can find our episodes on your favorite podcast platforms!

• Microsoft MVP

Microsoft Business Applications MVP since 2007. Architect. Coder. Author. Blogger. Speaker. Trainer. The Enabler. Specialist in all things difficult for Power Platform and Dynamics 365. If you cannot find me online committing code to github, tipping on https://crmtipoftheday.com, training at https://365.training, or talking on https://crm.audio, it must be a rare occasion when I sleep, spend time with the family or travel from A to B.

• First Time DynamicsCon Speaker

Michael Dodd has been working with the Power Platform since 2003 (when it was Microsoft Business Solutions CRM v1.2). He has been consulting customers in the public and private sector since 2005. He has experience building solutions for Sales, Customer Service + Power Pages in the private sector, and xRM solutions for public sector such as DHS, USDA, DOT, and BARDA at HHS

• DUG Committee Member

With over 15 years in the Microsoft Channel and 1000's of implementations, servicing D365 Commerce, F&O, Business Central, and others. Understanding the eco system allows me to drive success and guide the customer and our team through the digital transformation.

• First Time DynamicsCon Speaker

Marvin has over 25 years of experience working with Microsoft Dynamics ERP systems. Marvin has a CPA/CMA Designation and is a graduate from the University of Manitoba. While implementing projects at various companies, Marvin has worked with a wide variety of ISV’s/Extensions, including Manufacturing, Multi-Entity, AP Automation, Document Management, Bank Reconciliation, and Warehouse Management. Marvin is Microsoft certified in MCNPS, MCTS, MBSS, MBSR, SA with cross-platform knowledge in Dynamics 365 Business Central and Dynamics GP ERP.

• DUG Meetup Leader
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"🌟 Customer Success Manager | Valued Consultant | Relationship Builder 🌟 I'm committed to helping companies elevate their operational, financial, and technological processes. My expertise centers around harnessing the power of Microsoft Dynamics NAV and Business Central ERPs. These transformative solutions have the potential to redefine how businesses operate, and I'm thrilled to be a part of this journey. Let's connect, collaborate, and explore the endless possibilities of growth and success. Together, we can achieve more than we ever could alone.

• First Time DynamicsCon Speaker

Rose works for Solver as a Senior Solutions Engineer based out of Toronto, Canada. She is responsible for working with prospects to tailor and present the right Solver solution to achieve their business objectives. Rose has 3+ years of experience as a Solutions Consultant implementing financial reporting, budgeting, and CPM software. Prior to joining Solver, she spent 2+ years as a Senior Pre-Sales lead in the maintenance space for manufacturing, health care and retail industries. She is passionate about dancing, cooking and Formula 1.

• First Time DynamicsCon Speaker

Moving from a healthcare background to the technology sector, I presently hold the position of Customer Engagement Consultant at PS Hummingbird. Having completed the TechFluent program, I've benefited greatly from the guidance of mentors and collaboration with peers. Now, I'm honored to join their ranks as a speaker. Within my current role, I harness technology to optimize operations and boost productivity, employing a range of tools found within the XrmToolBox suite.

• DUG Meetup Leader
• Veteran DynamicsCon Speaker
• Microsoft MVP

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• Veteran DynamicsCon Speaker

Technology | Business Development | Microsoft | Dynamics365

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Shawn Dorward (Vice President at sa.global) is a business and technology professional focusing on efficiencies and maximizing the return on projects and technology investments. Shawn proudly serves the Dynamics Community and can often be found presenting at community events around the US and online. He regularly shares his tips and experiences via his personal blog site, LifeHacks365.com. LifeHacks365.com provides tips and tricks for Dynamics 365 products, such as Dynamics GP & Business Central (BC), as well as Office 365 products, such as Excel & Outlook.

• First Time DynamicsCon Speaker

I am a father, software engineer, and architect at Avanade Deutschland GmbH, currently living in Germany. My interests range from technology to travel. I am also interested in entrepreneurship, reading, vlogging and programming.

• Premiering Content
• Veteran DynamicsCon Speaker

John is known for his leadership, which facilitates strong teamwork and positive working relationships. John has more than 20 years of experience with Microsoft Dynamics GP as a consultant, user, IT support, and controller. His breadth of experience includes working with hundreds of ERP implementations. He has extensive experience with SQL and performance tuning, report writing using Excel, SSRS, and other tools. On the functional side, John has expertise in the distribution modules, including inventory, sales order processing, and purchase order processing.

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• Premiering Content
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Anne Krupke is a Senior Product Marketing Manager at Microsoft who specializes in Dynamics 365 Finance and Supply Chain management. She has been an avid community member throughout her Dynamics career and is a veteran presenter at DynamicsCon Live.

• DUG Committee Member
• DUG Meetup Leader
• First Time DynamicsCon Speaker

Experienced Dynamics CE/CRM consultant with 14 years of experience with Dynamics 365 in the finance, retail, and construction landscapes

• First Time DynamicsCon Speaker

My name is Vladimir Danoski. I am currently working as senior X++ developer at Cittros. With more than 4,5 years of experience with AX, I have worked on various clients and with different kind of tasks, varying from data correction jobs to complete integration of D365 F&O with some legacy/third party systems.

• First Time DynamicsCon Speaker

- Software Architect/Engineer with experience in all phases of software development within the Dynamics 365 and Power Platform ecosystems - Ability to translate business vision into successful technical design and implementation - Ability to diagnose and avert potential issues - Technical leadership and mentoring ability - Excellent communication skills

• First Time DynamicsCon Speaker

Mikko is a seasoned software business veteran with 20 + years of experience in the field. Mikko wants to understand how technology changes our lives and the world we live in. Passionate about sports and cooking.

• DUG Webinar Presenter
• Veteran DynamicsCon Speaker

Dag Calafell is the Director of Technology Innovation at MCA Connect, a 13x Microsoft Partner of the Year. With over 16 years in the IT industry, Dag is passionate about helping businesses overcome manufacturing and supply chain challenges and applying technology to deliver the best value for customers and employees. Dag specializes in business analysis and process improvement and is an expert in Microsoft Dynamics 365, Data/AI, and Azure technologies.

• DUG Webinar Presenter
• First Time DynamicsCon Speaker

Carol Sikes is a D365FO manufacturing expert with over 20 years of experience. She has worked in the field as a process engineer and manufacturing manager, and in consulting as a functional consultant for production and supply chain. She is currently a Senior Functional Consultant for D365 F&SC with Argano. Prior to becoming a consultant, Carol taught math to teenagers, so she enjoys sharing knowledge of D365 with everyone she meets!

• Veteran DynamicsCon Speaker

Scott Jorgens and Marvin Burnett are members of the leadership team at Endeavour Solutions, the largest Dynamics GP and Business Central partner in Canada. GP Support North, is the dedicated GP consulting team within Endeavour, which is continuing to actively grow its Dynamics GP client base and consulting team organically and via acquisitions. Endeavour also has a strong Business Central practice and CRM consulting team. Marvin Burnett is the Director of ERP Consulting and brings a wealth of experience as a CPA and lead architect for GP, GP to BCl, and custom Business Central ERP installs.

• First Time DynamicsCon Speaker

Tristan is a talented IT professional who excels in Presales Solutioning and delivering captivating demonstrations that showcase the power and potential of Microsoft solutions. He is proficient in Microsoft Dynamics 365 Customer Engagement, notably Dynamics Marketing, Sales, and Customer Service, as well as Power Platform and other Microsoft solutions. He is always curious to learn new technologies and share his expertise with others. Tristan is appreciated by his colleagues, clients, and managers for his innovative thinking, effective communication skills, and customer-oriented mindset.

• First Time DynamicsCon Speaker

I am a Senior Application Developer working on Dynamics CE, Power Platform, and Azure. By day, I work on Microsoft. by night, I work on Linux and open source. I love computers and love software development.

• DUG Skill-Up Instructor
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• Veteran DynamicsCon Speaker
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I currently work as a Senior Manager at Protiviti in their Technology Consulting practice helping deliver security, audit, risk, and compliance solutions to our clients. I have a deep technical background in Microsoft cloud business applications including Dynamics 365, Power Platform,and the Azure suite of solutions. I currently act as a subject matter expert surrounding Microsoft cloud security, auditing, and compliance topics and develop thought leadership material for public consumption by presenting at conferences/webinars, writing books/whitepapers/blog posts, and hosting podcasts.

• First Time DynamicsCon Speaker
• Microsoft MVP

With more than 20 years of experience in IT and with a diverse path I've developed an awareness of what are the business key drivers that allow technology to be impactful. Very agile and adaptive to rapid changes and involved in the community, I've gained great knowledge about the potential the Power Platform brings to different organizations. Dynamics CE, Power Apps (Canvas and Model-Driven), Dataverse, Power Automate (flows), Power Pages, Microsoft Copilots, AI Builder... Yeah, I've worked on that ;-)

• DUG Committee Member
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• Veteran DynamicsCon Speaker

Veteran ERP implementer, 12 years as a consumer at UK manufacturers and 12 years as a consumer in the USA variously managing the project, heading IT, production control, materials management or engineering. Then 27 years as a consultant with manufacturing, distribution, and/or retail clients. History as CFPIM APICS, ASQC and PMP certified PMI educator. 18 years working with AX, 365 FO&SCM. Regular speaker at national and local user groups.

• Veteran DynamicsCon Speaker

Leanne has been working with Microsoft Dynamics Business Central (formerly NAV/Navision) since 1998. She has been a consultant, trainer, and developer. Her experience includes working for partners as well as an end user in the food manufacturing industry. Leanne has worked with every version of NAV from 2.5 to 2018 and Business Central, from business analysis through to implementation/training/support. Leanne is involved with the NAV/BC User Groups and has been a presenter at the Summit and DynamicsCon conferences. She is currently engaged as a Project Manager on the Upgrades team.

• Veteran DynamicsCon Speaker

Mark Polino is a Certified Public Accountant with related certifications in financial forensics and information technology. He has worked with ERP systems for more than 20 years with last 6 years focused exclusively on system security. Mark is the author or co-author of 20 books related to ERP systems and ERP security and he speaks regularly on security-related issues.

• First Time DynamicsCon Speaker

My career ranges over 25 years in marketing and sales. As a Sales Leader, I pride myself in always working for companies where I believe in the product and like the people I work with - when you can trust the product and team, you can apply your full-focus to delivering value to your clients. If you are struggling to understand who has access in your ERP system, where the risks are with that access, or who changed data in your system, contact me through LinkedIn or email me directly at christiansen@gofastpath.com to discuss how we can help.

• First Time DynamicsCon Speaker

Rick Wood is Regional Director of Business Development at Ellipse Solutions where he has worked for 4+ years. He has held multiple roles in Business Development and Channel Management as a Dynamics User, VAR, and ISV, and has spent most of his 17+ years in the software industry focused on the Microsoft Dynamics Channel.

• Microsoft MVP

Luc has been working in IT for the past 23 years. With over 15 years of experience as a consultant, he's been involved in countless Office 365, SharePoint, Power BI and Power Platform projects. The context of intervention he has worked in has allowed him to develop a significant technical skill set and a substantial understanding of numerous business models. Business Applications MVP, he runs the Montreal Business Applications User Group and has delivered countless of sessions around the world, always presenting on cutting edge Microsoft technology.

• DUG Meetup Leader
• Veteran DynamicsCon Speaker
• Microsoft MVP

Ashley started her career in Digital Marketing but found a love for connecting business processes with technology when she started using Dynamics as an end user. After learning how to customize version 2011 in a broom closet, Ashley decided to make Dynamics her full-time career and chase jobs, speaking opportunities, user groups, webinars, and networking opportunities. Ashley joins friends in hosting the Dynamics Hotdish podcast, sharing knowledge and expertise on Dynamics 365 and the Power Platform. Ashley earned the Microsoft Business Applications MVP award in early 2022.

• First Time DynamicsCon Speaker

Kelly has been working in tech sales and marketing throughout her professional career and is enthusiastic about launching new products and managing cross-functional teams. For the past year, she has been working at Own, where she mainly concentrates on the Microsoft business portfolio and go-to-market marketing initiatives. Apart from her professional life, Kelly enjoys living in Manhattan, New York, with her husband and their labradoodle.

• DUG Committee Member
• Veteran DynamicsCon Speaker

Having been in B2B technology for 25+ years, Mary truly enjoys helping customers, partners, and team members overcome challenges and achieve their growth goals. My passion for B2B tech marketing in the financial sectors began when I experienced first-hand the challenges related to manual, inefficient processes faced by many back-office teams at small and mid-sized companies. Having started in the Dynamics community as a GP user, I love seeing the relationships and partnerships continue to grow!

• First Time DynamicsCon Speaker

Champion for D365 / CRM since 2008 DC Power Platform User Group Member 2020 to current CRMUG Reston, VA Chapter Leader 2017 to 2022 Experience with Process Automation, User Adoption, Product Management, Customer Success, Modernization, and Implementations. I reside in Florida with my husband and two doggies.

• First Time DynamicsCon Speaker

5+ years of successfully leading a process improvement and automation agency, specializing in RPA using MS Power Automate (and the suite by Softomotive prior to 2020). Over a 100 projects delivered to more than 50 clients worldwide either personally or via a directly managed team of developers. Over 5 million EUR in accumulated savings reported by clients due to these projects. Personally trained over 10 RPA developers to work with the Power Platform and related software.

• First Time DynamicsCon Speaker

Liz Hysell is an Account Executive with Yooz and joined the team in 2021. She has helped US and Canadian businesses streamline and automate their entire AP processes by dramatically lowering invoice processing times, and creating customized, easy-to-use invoice and payment workflows. Liz is an alumnus of Concordia University Texas with a BBA in Marketing, an avid home chef and accomplished musician.

• Premiering Content
• Veteran DynamicsCon Speaker

When it comes to solving tough problems with Business Central, Cynthia Priebe has built a reputation as a go-to resource. Accounting automation, finance functions, & a deep knowledge of all things BC, Cynthia helps clients find The Righter Way™, of frequently more than one, to work in BC! Selected to write exam items for the first MB-800 exam, she is also a frequent presenter, published author, a Microsoft Certified Trainer & Certified Business Central Functional Consultant. Cynthia loves sharing her knowledge in ways that make the complicated understandable.

• DUG Committee Member

Bryan embarked on his consulting journey with GP in 2002. For over a decade, he worked with 2 Microsoft Partners in Vancouver, BC implementing & supporting GP. Bryan's expertise spans diverse sectors, including forestry, mining, distribution, not-for-profit, and government. Transitioning to a start-up Management Consulting firm, he delivered ERP software selection services & implementation support. Concurrently, Bryan served as the go-to consultant and trusted advisor for key GP customers. In April 2016, he decided to focus solely on GP, building a dedicated team around this specialization.

• First Time DynamicsCon Speaker

I have been using and supporting Microsoft products and services for 20+ years. The last 12 years specifically as a Microsoft full time employee. 6 years in GP support and then 6 years of Business Central support. I have been working with Business Central SaaS since it was first introduced as Project Madeira. My focus in both products has been on the technical side of things. I love to work with Security, Integrations, Power Platform, Excel, APIs, Workflow and anything else that technically integrates or falls under the full Business Central stack.

• Veteran DynamicsCon Speaker

Michael has been a member of the Paradigm team since its inception and has more than 30 years of professional experience in accounting, technology, tax and auditing. During his previous position as product engineer for Paradigm Technology Consulting, Michael had exposure to many industries and has used this experience to provide well founded solutions to the business issues. Michael has been a frequent speaker at many industry events and has authored a number of magazine articles that have been published.

• First Time DynamicsCon Speaker

Gretchen LaBelle works at Microsoft where her role is focused on global technical skilling for Dynamics 365 and Power Platform. Prior to Microsoft, she was in leadership at Microsoft partners and was awarded Microsoft MVP four years. Gretchen's passion for creating economic opportunity through Microsoft careers led her to build the #PowerAppsAfrica Challenge, which is a 3-week game and hackathon to attract and skill talent in Microsoft Power Platform. She recently joined the board of TechFluent where she is excited to help accelerate careers Microsoft AI and Business Applications.

• Veteran DynamicsCon Speaker

Madison is an experienced consultant with a passion for helping businesses maximize their efficiency through technology. She has a strong background in ERP software, business analytics, and reporting, with expertise in tools such as Power BI, Jet Reports, and Power Apps. Madison has helped clients across industries identify pain points in their current systems, diagnose complex problems, and implement executable strategies to optimize their operations. In her current role she focuses on implementing AI Analytics solutions.

• DUG Meetup Leader

Justin is a Technical Sales Director and Microsoft. Justin leads the Global Black Belt team focused on helping empower Microsoft's most strategic customers with Microsoft Business Applications.

• First Time DynamicsCon Speaker

Paige is the Customer Support Team Lead for Njevity, Inc. and a non-practicing accountant who has been working with Microsoft Dynamics GP for over 15 years. She has a degree in Accounting with a focus in MIS from Oklahoma State University. Prior to joining Njevity, Paige was the Controller of a restaurant group that utilized Microsoft Dynamics GP, where she was responsible for managing finance, payroll, and accounting information system functions. Paige has implemented and supported Dynamics GP across various industries.

• DUG Webinar Presenter
• First Time DynamicsCon Speaker

I'm part of the team that is building applications in Dynamics 365 that help our customers better serve and care for their customers.

• Microsoft MVP

Liz's 13-year journey in Microsoft Dynamics & the stack led her through various roles in training, sales, delivery, & management. With an MBA & a BS in HRD, her love for training sparked in college. After 3 years as an independent consultant, she founded a nonprofit. Now, she's with DUG, spearheading TechFluent to democratize tech opportunities. Let's make tech fun & accessible for everyone!

• Veteran DynamicsCon Speaker

Nick is an independent Power Platform specialist, trainer and coach. Nick has delivers presentations, workshops and collaborates on Power Platform, Power Pages, and Dynamics CRM/365 worldwide. From 2021 to 2023, Nick worked as a Senior Content Developer at Microsoft where he worked on content for Power Pages, Power Automate, and the Power Platform. Nick has been awarded the Microsoft Most Valuable Professional (MVP) award from 2017 to 2021 and is a Microsoft Certified Trainer (MCT) since 2019. Nick is also a competitive Powerlifter for Team Canada.

• Veteran DynamicsCon Speaker

I am a driven technology leader with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) as a focus of my technology profession. I have over 14 years of experience as a Business Analyst, Project Manager, Consultant and Team Leader on multiple full-cycle ERP implementations for Dynamics 365 Business Central / NAV, and Dynamics 365 Finance & Supply Chain. Gino has spent his career working for both end users as well as for a respected Microsoft Partner.

• Premiering Content

Nick is an expert in web technologies and runs a web and mobile development company that specializes in rescuing struggling software projects.

• DUG Committee Member
• DUG Meetup Leader
• Veteran DynamicsCon Speaker

An active member of the Microsoft Dynamics Community for the last 24 years, working for Microsoft and organizations who support user groups, Liz is passionate about helping people excel in their careers by leveraging the power of community through education and networking. A born and raised in rural North Dakota, the passion for community is part of her everyday life.

• Veteran DynamicsCon Speaker

Dedicated leader in strategic partnerships and technology sales responsible for driving growth in the Microsoft Dynamics channel for more than 15 years. Proven expertise in leveraging business automation software for Microsoft Dynamics to ensure enhanced operational efficiency. A dynamic public speaker passionate about sharing insights on the intersection of AI technology unique to Microsoft Dynamics. Committed to driving awareness innovation, lead generation and fostering collaborative solutions in the rapidly evolving business landscape.

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• Veteran DynamicsCon Speaker
• Microsoft MVP

Cecile Dinh is a Microsoft Certified Professional, trustworthy, collaborative, dedicated, adaptive professional passionate in helping individuals integrate technology to meet evolving business needs. SPECIALTIES: 25+ years in Microsoft Dynamics GP. Involved in implementation, data requirement analysis, train users, provide technical support, installation and upgrade. Certified in D365 Business Central online and learning Microsoft Power Platform.

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• Veteran DynamicsCon Speaker
• Microsoft MVP

Hi! It's great to meet you!! My name is Mary. I started off as a F&O super user for a MFG company, got into consulting, self-learned Business Central (Also a BC MVP 😎), become obsessed with the Power Platform, and now I specialize in making BC and Dynamics even better with the Power Platform. I love being involved with the community and helping others find a home in the Dynamics community.

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28-year BC/NAV Consultant, MVP, MCT, MCP. My goal is to empower companies to get the most out of BC/NAV. Identifying what users really need/want in BC is the blueprint. Preparing a comparison of user's needs versus BC 'out-of-the-box', lays the foundation. Configuring BC to meet the user's requirements equates to plumbing and electrical for the system. My developer skills help to make sure developers put a roof on correctly! Then I can manage the project and provide communication to keep work on track, on time and on budget.

• Veteran DynamicsCon Speaker

Brian Lynch is a Senior Dynamics Solution Specialist for SPS Commerce helping Microsoft Dynamics users solve EDI/XML integration challenges. Brian joined the Dynamics Community in 1997 and has held various roles in consulting, product management, presales and sales. Brian is active in the Dynamics GP, BC and FSCM communities through user groups, in person events and online.

• DUG Meetup Leader
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Jeffrey is passionate about serving others and leverages his 30 years of hands-on experience developing solutions and processes for inventory planning and management within the distribution and manufacturing industries. Founding member of RockySoft and was instrumental in the company’s success from its inception. He served in multiple concurrent functions (Business Development, Service, Leadership) to develop world-class supply chain software and services and functioned as CEO for 18 months, becoming one of the most respected supply chain planning software brands in North America.

• Veteran DynamicsCon Speaker
• Microsoft MVP

Justin Carter is a Microsoft MVP in the Business Applications space since 2013, focused on Dynamics AX/365 F&O and Power Platform implementations. He has been in the Microsoft Dynamics space since 2007 and focused heavily on Commerce and Supply Chain verticals. If you ever see him out and about at the conferences, never hesitate to say and ask whatever questions you may have. If he doesn't have the answer, he can point you to someone who can. He enjoys time with his family, tennis, travel, home renovation activities, fermenting beverages (beer/wine), and playing music (vocals/guitar).

• Veteran DynamicsCon Speaker

CPA with 25+ years selling, implementing, and supporting Dynamics GP. Now the Director of Research & Development at Njevity, enjoying creating new functionality for Dynamics GP.

• First Time DynamicsCon Speaker

I've been a full stack developer for quite a long time in multiple industries. I love to travel, bar hop, cook, and binge on multimedia.

• First Time DynamicsCon Speaker

As Nolan Business Solutions' General Manager of North America, Patty's passion is assisting our clients in growing their businesses by providing the right resources to simplify the growth process. With a background as an auditor and a controller who also earned a CPA license, she expertly combines her financial expertise with her software consulting skills to guide organizations in improving their financial processes with cutting-edge technology.

• First Time DynamicsCon Speaker
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Henrik is a Veteran in the NAV and Business Central world. Henrik has worked with clients in a plethora of industries and geographic locations and sizes. Henrik is proud to be known as a dinosaur ...

• Veteran DynamicsCon Speaker

Ian Jensen is a developer and architect who has been working with X++ for the past decade, and .NET development for the past 15 years. He has also worked on problems in ALM, administration, and most recently (of course) AI.

• Microsoft MVP

Practicing Dynamics 365 PSA, Field Service and Sales and related technologies. Working with CloudFronts Technologies LLP. in Mumbai, I have a penchant to dive deeper into Dynamics 365 CRM and an unsettling curiosity to explore new stuff by each passing day. :)

• First Time DynamicsCon Speaker

Senior Consultant at Microsoft Federal working with Dynamics 365 and the Power Platform since 2015. Loves cats and hockey.

• Premiering Content

Long time technology lover with over 10 years of retail experience, both on the buying and planning side. Numerous key experiences within logistic and operations teams through the retail industry. In depth understanding of data and how to concisely and creatively document findings. Proficient in all thing’s product and inventory, Knowledgeable in Dynamics F&O and implementations from the end user point of view. Passionate for working with end users, to make every solution the best it can be. Eager to listen, learn and grow from my amazing team, and clients alike.

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I have been with Park 100 Foods for 27 years and have been working Microsoft Dynamics NAV for over 20 years. I manage the system, design and develop many reports, pages and tables. I am married to my beautiful wife, Anita and we have 4 children and 3 grandchildren. I am an avid sports fan. I enjoy baseball, basketball and football. And after my family and my God, my true passion is music. I play guitar and bass guitar, sing and write music. We also love to travel.

Lori Lamkin has spent most of her career building tools for developers. She was the Group program Manager for C/C++,C#, and Team Foundation Server and was key to building the DevOps tools business. Lori held various roles in Team Foundation Server for Visual Team Services, now called Azure DevOps. In that role, Lori led a team that built Microsoft’s DevOps platform in Azure and drove Microsoft to internally adopt modern development practices using VSTS. She was one of the key leaders driving the acquisition of GitHub, Lori is now the Corporate Vice President for AI Sales.

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Dan is a CPA with over 30 years experience in the ERP industry. He has worked in many roles allowing him to understand the complete industry. The experience of marketing, sales, presales, consulting & training allows him to provide a unique perspective to prospects & customers. Specializing in Dynamics 365 F&SC & Power BI, helping customers and partners understand their pains with reporting & analyzing the data they have. He has helped them identify solutions so they can gain value from their data. He is a frequent speaker and presenter at Microsoft & other related industry conferences .

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As a Senior Global Black Belt Technical Specialist at Microsoft, I help organizations digitally transform, modernize, and create brilliant experiences to serve customers and citizens. With 19 years of consulting experience and multiple certifications in Power Platform, Dynamics 365, and Azure, I am a trusted advisor and a technical leader in the CRM domain.

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Robin Finnell is a Functional Consultant who's passionate about the power of change management. She has over 13 years of experience in the Microsoft space, in both D365BC and D365FO and is a Prosci certified Advanced Change Practitioner/Trainer.

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The Dynamics 365 Lady. Autism is her superpower. A woman who loves technology and peicing things together. Rachel is a FastTrack Solution Architect, former MVP, and community advocate at Microsoft. She maintains a blog at https://Dynmaics365Lady.com You can find her YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/c/Dynamics365Unboxed Tune into Top of Mind with Anne and Rachel every Wednesday on LinkedIn at 12:00 Pacific Time at https://www.linkedin.com/company/tom-with-anne-and-rachel/

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I wear a lot of hats and love each one for different reasons! Want to chat about employee or customer engagement? User Adoption and Training? Personas, Business Process Design, Analysis or Project Management Initiatives? Please catch up with me for a quick chat! My credentials include a Masters in Management, Bachelors of Science in Business Management, a Six Sigma Green Belt and I'm an EOS Integrator. I'm looking forward to meeting you!

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I have been working with Microsoft CRM since Beta = 20 years. I have worked at 2 major partners and have been at Microsoft for 7 years. I am a Dynamics Service Global Black Belt (GBB) and specialize in Field Service, Project Service and Customer Service.

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David Gersten has 25+ years of experience in Business Process Solutions including Enterprise Resource Planning and Customer Relationship Management solutions. As a Senior Manager, Emerging Ecosystems, David is responsible for building and managing relationships with Microsoft, Acumatica and Sage Intacct, both direct and through our VAR channels, while identifying and strategizing on future markets for Paystand to consider expanding into. David brings to Paystand 14+ years of expertise managing sales, marketing, ISV and strategic relationships in the ERP VAR channel.    He is currently a Past-President of the Southern California (SoCal) chapter and a Past-Vice President of the Americas of the International Association of Microsoft Channel Partners (IAMCP). David also participated on the Partner Engagement Board for Microsoft’s Worldwide Partner Conference and is highly active in Dynamics User Group communities. He is an Alumni on the Advisory Task Force of Voices for Innovation, focusing on data privacy, payments, fraud, and PCI Compliance.  David has presented at many community events, including DirectionsNA, DynamicsCon, Community Summit, Microsoft Inspire, and other conferences. 

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As a long time user in the Dynamics D365/AX world I have seen a lot over the years. I enjoy sharing what I have learned over the years with others. As a local D365 User Group Leader I had the opportunity to not only share what I know but learn from others. In today D365 world things are changing faster than ever. Sharing what we know is a way to give back and personally gratifying. A fun fact about me is when not living the D365 dream you can find me with my daughter attending Llama shows.

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Accomplished Software Developer Engineer (MCPD .NET 4.0, Azure and Dynamics CRM Certified Developer) specialized in Object-Oriented Design and Analysis with experience in the full life cycle of the software development process, according with Agile’s manifesto, including Initial Requirements and Architectural envisioning, modeling, development, release and support.

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With 20+ years of experience in Email Marketing, Monica has worked at various email service providers and on the brand side. From paid advertising to retention and everything in between, she is well versed in all areas of digital marketing. In her free time, Monica enjoys spending time with her elementary school son and her dog, a beagle rescue.

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Wayne Walton has been in the Dynamics space since CRM 3.0. He has experience in many industries and verticals, and has implemented systems for global, enterprise customers.

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Justin Carter has been in the Dynamics space since 2007 and a BizApps MVP since 2014. He has been involved with the Microsoft certification exam development and MCT training materials since 2013. He has a passion for delivering quality implementations, but more importantly, enabling customers to take things to the next level and grow their business by innovating with the newest technologies, not just using them. This requires customers to be an expert in how to find educational content (learn to fish), not just being training by someone else who already did that (buying a fish at a store).

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Wim Coorevits leads the Dynamics 365 and Power Platform community team at Microsoft. He and his team drive product-centric content creation, evangelism, community engagement, advocacy, and events - all designed to grow our vibrant community. Prior to this role, Wim worked in product strategy, thought leadership, and strategic storytelling roles across Microsoft Viva, Dynamics 365 and Power Platform. Throughout his career Wim has honed a unique skill, combining deep technical expertise with business acumen and customer empathy to build world-class product experiences.

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Getting Alicia out of the Dental industry was like pulling teeth, but 10 years into her eOne career she is still putting smiles on thousands of customers’ faces. Alicia has a passion for helping customers become more efficient in their daily tasks, by using SmartConnect to automate manual data integration between systems and Popdock for reporting, virtual integration and migrations.

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I have 24 years of NAV under my belt and currently moving into the BC world. I started off working as a consultant through an ISV, and now am at the client side where I started as their NAV engineer and moved into the Dir. of IT role.

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Working in tax technology for 30 years and now helping companies ease the burden of indirect taxes throughout their entire technology ecosystem.

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Erica Hakonson is the CEO and Founder of Maven Collective Marketing, the leading Marketing Partner for Microsoft Partners. Recognized as the Female Entrepreneur of the Year, Silver Award by the international Stevie Women in Business Awards, Editor's Choice by the CanadianSME National Business Awards and Top Small Business Female Executive Bronze Award by DataBird Business Journal, Hakonson is a MarTech expert who has provided insights and strategies for Microsoft Partners to navigate the vast MarTech landscape and effectively optimize digital presence.

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Chad Schadewald, Power Apps Developer and Support Engineer at Strabo Partners. Chad has developed multiple Power Apps that improve quality control and warehouse processes by utilizing power automate flows to enhance app functionality. He also has developed D365 mods for a Customer Relations Center website replacement, sales and marketing security enhancements, and multiple business events.

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Excited to share the importance of streamlining operations in a fast-paced industry. With over 6 years of experience in accounts payable, I have seen firsthand the challenges of manual processes and the transformational power of automation.

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As a Channel Program Director at KwikTag by Paymerang, Tiffany is focused on the management and execution of partner programs with KwikTag. With more than 15 years in the Microsoft Dynamics scope, Tiffany channels her extensive marketing experience to generate new partnerships for KwikTag. Tiffany enjoys spending time with family at the pool or beach, soaking up the sun! Tiffany is a University of North Texas alum, Go Eagles!

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Started working with Microsoft business products with AX 3.0 in 2006. Worked with Axapta 3.0, AX 4.0, AX 2009, AX 2012, Dynamics 365. Passionate about a range of technology - Machine Learning and AI, Big Data, Reporting, Distributed and Cloud processing, Test automation.

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Steve is a Microsoft MVP specializing in Business Applications. He works with Business Central, Power Apps, Power Automate, Microsoft Azure, Dynamics GP, .NET, and SQL Server

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I currently work at Ellipse Solutions, a Microsoft Gold Partner that specializes in Dynamics 365 and related products. I leverage my 20 + years experience in information systems and Dynamics 365 to help businesses improve their computing environments. I also love to exercise my creative skills to create and deliver engaging and informative Dynamics 365 content. I am passionate about building strong relationships, providing excellent customer service, and supporting the growth and success of Ellipse Solutions and the Microsoft Dynamics 365 community.

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I have worked in software development for 28 years. I was introduced to Dynamics CRM 2011 in 2011 and recognized quickly the power of the flexibility of the platform. Except for a couple of years to be the head architect at a large healthcare organization I have worked with Dynamics CRM and the Power Platform since then.

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OSU graduate with a BA in Humanities (Women's Studies) 10+ year user/analyst in the AX/D365 F&O space, starting with AX2009 Background in manufacturing; specifically Inventory, Costing, BOM's & Master Planning Trading my inventory for encumbrances, I now work for the City of Columbus (Public Sector) on our D365 Support & Solutions team.

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Hi! I am Brad, a Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central Enthusiast from the United States! I have a strong, deep-rooted passion for the Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central application and the tight-knit community. I started working with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central (“Navision”) in ancient times, the late 90’s, when it first appeared in the United States market. In my time with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, I have worked for both “Partners” and “End Users” in almost every role.

• Veteran DynamicsCon Speaker

Chris has almost 25 years’ experience in Supply Chain Software, including roles in Professional Services, Sales Leadership and Solution Consulting. Chris is based in the UK but, as Vice President, Solutions Management, Chris engages with customers, partners and prospects across the globe to collaborate and consult on their advanced shipping and compliance management strategy and operations.

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Mariano has 25+ years of global experience helping companies harness technology to solve business challenges and enhance human capability. His impactful contributions to Microsoft's tech communities earned him the MVP award in 2008. He's an avid content creator, with numerous blogs, videos, and global event presentations to his name, such as at the Microsoft Business Applications Summit and DynamicsCon. Currently, as the CTO of Mekorma Enterprises, Inc., a Microsoft Dynamics ISV, he champions the merits and advantages of the Microsoft Power Platform to stakeholders.

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Jay leads a dedicated team in developing multi-ERP software solutions for Accounts Payable. He has served in sales, marketing, and consultative roles for over four decades, including 12 years at Microsoft. When off-duty, Jay is an accomplished pilot for the Civil Air Patrol. He also loves extreme snowmobiling, playing guitar in a band, and racing cars.

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Dian Taylor is a 4x Microsoft Business Applications MVP and Dynamics 365 (CRM) Presales Director at RSM. She has been involved in solution designing, implementing, configuring and customizing several complex scenarios in various industry sectors. D365-CE modules: Sales, Custer Service, Field Service, Project Operations & Omnichannel for Customer Service. Besides Dynamics 365, Dian works with Power Platform components like Power Automate, Power Virtual Agent, etc. She has also created several courses on LinkedIn Learning.

Jessica is a Senior Partner Marketing Manager focused on the Microsoft channel marketing strategy at Avalara. She has worked in the Microsoft channel since 2014, helping a variety of VARs and ISVs in developing channel marketing strategies including integrated marketing campaigns, webinars, content, and nurture programs for SMB and Enterprise clients in industries such as manufacturing, distribution, and retail. Residing in the suburbs of Detroit, MI, when not at work, you can catch Jessica in her garden or tirelessly trying to keep up with her two busy teenagers, a four-pound papillon chihuahua mix pup, and two cats.

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Emily Boiteau is an experienced Solution Architect at C5 Insight with a passion for people-centric digital solutions. With over 8 years of experience, Emily has led successful CRM implementations in various organizations, helping them streamline their business processes and improve customer engagement. When taking a break from (trying) to keep up with the latest and greatest technologies, Emily can be found enjoying craft beer, going for a hike or traveling around the globe.

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Hey! I'm Connor. I'm a citizen-developer turned Power Platform Solution Architect. I used to work in the Audio Visual industry as an audio engineer. My Power Platform journey began when I started helping a company with their inventory system. Using PowerApps, I was able to build my own inventory management system - solving multiple short comings of the existing system. Fast forward to today, and I'm a full time solution architect at CongruentX. I'm passionate about education, and I love bringing new people into this community!

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With 20+ years in accounting and Microsoft Dynamics, Kristen Hosman, founder of Mount Evans Consulting, tailors accounting systems for small businesses. An accomplished accountant and four-time Microsoft MVP, Kristen actively contributes to the Dynamics community. Serving on the Dynamics User Group (DUG) advisory committee, she has earned accolades such as four GPUG All-Star nominations, a Granite Award, and a Dynamics 365 All Star Award nomination. As a Microsoft Certified Dynamics 365 Business Central Functional Consultant, Kristen excels in complex projects, showcasing domain expertise.

• Veteran DynamicsCon Speaker
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My name is Christopher Gill and I am a learn-it-all with a combined 20 years of experience in Cloud Design and Administration, Enterprise Architecture, DevOps, and App management. I currently hold a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science from St. Bonaventure University and maintain over 30 technology industry certifications. I am passionate about learning and growing a community of experts and am frequently found on social media sharing best practices and experiences helping others be successful in their Datacenter and Cloud management journeys.

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Alex Camperi is a Sales Director at Corpay, a leading corporate payments company dedicated to empowering businesses of all sizes with simplified vendor payment solutions. Corpay's innovative approach enables AP teams to minimize risk, increase efficiency, and spend less, resulting in significant bottom-line benefits.

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Michael Dionisi is a Senior Consultant at LIDD. His main responsibility is to document the development of ERP solutions tailored to the specific requirements of the firm’s clients. His work plays a crucial role in LIDD’s ability to deliver a coherent and comprehensive software architecture to clients.

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Jessica Burkhart leads the D365 F&O development team at Strabo. With years of experience as a developer and manager, Jessica focuses on development project excellence. Her team delivers solutions optimized for individual customers that empower the end user. When not working on development, you can find Jessica skiing, traveling or camping in the Colorado backcountry.

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With over 35 years of IT experience in both private and public sector, Douglas joined Transport Canada (TC) in 2014. He has been involved in several major transformation projects as Manager at TC, with a focus on modernizing of technology in support of inspections and regulatory enforcement, breaking IT silos, and leveraging Power Platform at the department. After winning the National Creativity and Transformation Award, Douglas founded the Power Apps Centre of Excellence (PACE) in 2020. PACE has won multiple federal awards and become a leader in the Government of Canada for PowerApps.

• Veteran DynamicsCon Speaker
• Microsoft MVP

I am a Microsoft MVP and a Director on the Managed Application Services team at RSM working on Dynamics 365 for Finance and Operations. I focus on Retail, Commerce and Point of Sale support and customizations, including payment integrations. I lead and manage a team that helps clients streamline their business processes and achieve greater growth in the retail market. I provide technical and functional support to help diagnose and solve customer problems, while also providing ways to improve the client’s business further. I am a Colorado native, where I live with my wife and 3 kids.

• Veteran DynamicsCon Speaker

Career IT leader who now consults with growing companies as a fractional CIO. I've worked internationally on ERP projects for the (at the time) Fortune 1 company in the world. The last several years of my career were spent at mid-market companies using NAV / BC. I fell in love with both BC and the dynamics of smaller companies and have built my consulting company to help these growing organizations. I lived and worked in Belgium for three years and speak a little Flemish!

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I am a Certified Functional Business Central consultant, and have been with Tess Team since February 2022.

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Nancie Calder, an Executive at Avanade Inc., leads the global D365 Customer Engagement Practice (CRM), leveraging over three decades of experience. Previously a freelance IT consultant, she held diverse roles from outsourced CIO to Program Lead, showcasing her versatility and dedication to technology-driven business impact.

• Veteran DynamicsCon Speaker

I'm a proven, and passionate, solution sales professional focused on business applications. I have spent the past 17 years doing everything from support and implementation through global sales strategy and leading teams within the Microsoft Dynamics ecosystem. With a primary goal of continuous self-improvement, I enjoy absorbing business processes, immersing myself in industries, diving deep on cognitive buying behavior, and learning how to better lead teams.

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Chad is currently the Power Platform Lead at Alithya. He works with prospects and customers to identify areas in their businesses where they can digitally transform to make their businesses more competitive, profitable, and productive. His main job function is to demonstrate and provide estimates on how Dynamics 365 Customer Engagement and the Power Platform can help solve real-world problems. When he’s not at his home office in Colorado, he’s out hiking, biking, and eating his way to new adventures.

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Mark is passionate about saving people time and has spent his career applying process improvement and technology to make others' jobs easier. A 20-year veteran of the Microsoft Dynamics world, and now with Continia Software, Mark strives every day to help BC / NAV customers eliminate paper and manual activities with industry-leading document automation and expense management solutions. Connect with him on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/markrhodes-mba/, invite him for a beer at the conference, or visit him in Colorado to go skiing.

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Tanya Henderson is the founder of Tess Team . Tanya has been an entrepreneur for over 25 years and is passionate about ERP solutions and Power Bi Reporting. Tanya is a solution architect, consultant and trainer who is a Microsoft Certified Professional in Dynamics GP, Dynamics BC and Power BI. She believes in the giving back as an active community Leader through philanthropy in the Salt Lake City region and the Microsoft Technical community.

• First Time DynamicsCon Speaker

Senior Solution Architect at Microsoft with 18 years of IT experience in managing all facets of Microsoft Dynamics ERP implementation projects. 14 years in Microsoft Dynamics ERP experience with several end to end implementations using different versions of Microsoft Dynamics ERP (AX 2009, AX 2012, D365 for F&O).

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Process Automation Princess. SharePoint Siren. Karaoke Queen. A woman who codes, but teaches others to build apps and automation with zero code. April is a Power Platform Developer Advocate at Microsoft with a love and passion for the Power Platform. She maintains a blog with M365 and Power Platform related topics that you can find at https://www.sharepointsiren.com and YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/c/aprildunnam. You can follow her on twitter https://twitter.com/aprildunnam and find her on GitHub at https://github.com/aprildunnam

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I love automation and low code technology. Putting it all together, sharing with the community, and learning from others is what it's all about. #LessCodeMorePower With a background in mechanical engineering and operations, I pivoted into IT and fell in love with Dynamics 365, managing an internal CRM at a large manufacturing company. I trained "citizen developers", empowering them to use the Power Platform independently. Through all this I have kindled a passion for the entire Power Platform, and now I get to help many companies transform their businesses working as a consultant.

• Microsoft MVP

As an trainer and consultant and an experienced Corporate Controller with a specialty in Microsoft Dynamics NAV and Business Central, my passion is to help companies get more out of the ERP software they already own. As a seasoned accounting professional, I have experience in finance, global accounting, international business practices, business management, ERP implementations, internal audit, tax and mergers and acquisitions. Microsoft MVP Microsoft Certified Trainer Microsoft Credentialed Professional

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I work as a consultant in Powe platform and Dynamics 365.I am an enthusiastic for learning new things and making solution easier for our clients.

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Over 19 year of Dynamics 365 F&SCM implementation and support experiencing. Currently with Microsoft Dynamics 365 F&SCM CPS aks FastTrack helping customer in implementation.

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Lachlan Cash serves as the Principal Program Manager for the Dynamics 365 ERP engineering team at Microsoft. With a 22-year tenure at Microsoft, Lachlan has experienced various product evolutions within Microsoft Dynamics. Before joining Microsoft, he was involved in developing and implementing business applications for other ERP software companies. His diverse roles at Microsoft have included Marketing, FastTrack, and Engineering, aiding implementations across numerous industries such as retail, distribution, automotive, mining, pharmaceuticals, consumer goods, logistics, and manufacturing.

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With over 25 years as a Controller and Consultant, Dave is a proven Dynamics BC|NAV and business professional with broad experience in the planning, architecture, management, and implementation of Microsoft Dynamics Business Central/NAV. Dave is also proficient in the management of operations and finance functions, and the design, development and implementation of accounting and operating business processes and policies. Dave is a frequent trainer and presenter at various conferences with high approval ratings.

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Since joining Leapwork as principal sales engineer, Nick has helped enterprise businesses unleash the power of test automation - ensuring that they can quickly overcome the challenges and consequences of poorly tested software.

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I worked in the last 20 years with Microsoft technologies, contributing to solid .NET applications in the financial industry and ERP. Last 9 years I worked with Microsoft’s version of ERP for small businesses, also known as Business Central and its precursor Dynamics NAV. My community contributions are an attempt to help those that, just like me, searched and found solutions online or at conferences.

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Dynamics GP | Business Central | Power BI Enthusiast and Team Lead Bullhorn GP/BC Connectors Product Manager Experienced Accountant & ERP Systems Implementation and Reporting Expert

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Lenore Flower is an enthusiastic “data plumber” and co-organizer of the Power BI Washington, D.C. user group. Her technical experience includes Power BI, SQL, Azure Analysis Services, and a range of other tools to help D365 users meet their reporting and analytics ambitions. A passionate advocate for the "boring but essential" stuff, Lenore loves helping colleagues, customers and students learn how to build and optimize their own reports and data plumbing in addition to implementing those tools herself.

• Veteran DynamicsCon Speaker
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Shawn, VP at sa.global, a Dynamics Partner of the Year Finalist, is a six-time Microsoft MVP, GPUG All-Star, and "Dynamics Legend." Leading Fulcrum Group, he oversees the Project Management Office and Dynamics product groups, ensuring seamless integration. Beyond leadership, Shawn shares insights on his blog, Life Hacks 365, demystifying complex concepts for businesses' efficiency and future planning.

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Adam Berezin is a co-founder of MSDynamicsWorld.com (MSDW) and has served as CEO since its inception in 2008. Adam is responsible for the strategic direction of the company, overseeing all business development efforts, and the creation of ISV and partner demand generation programs. In 2009, Adam created the first virtual trade show for the Microsoft Dynamics ERP and CRM community, Decisions, which ran for several years and grew to 55 sponsors and more than 3,000 attendees from 128 countries.

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I have been living and working with Dynamics for 15 years. Recently led the re-implementation upgrade to D365 SCM and CE. I learned some things of what to do and more than a few of what not to do. Users need to stick together and help each other.

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Alan Garcia is a Field CTO at Own, a leading data protection platform for cloud applications. He has over 29 years of experience in consulting, developing, and managing CRM solutions for various industries. He is a Microsoft MVP for Business Applications, a recognition for his technical expertise and community leadership. Alan is an author, speaker, and mentor who shares his insights and best practices on topics such as Dynamics 365, Power Platform, and backup and recovery.

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Nicole is a Senior Solution Architect on the FastTrack team at Microsoft. She has 15 years of experience in Supply Chain Management and is especially passionate about all things related to Warehouse Management!

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Kylie Kiser is a Power Platform enthusiast who has been working with Microsoft technologies for over 10 years. She is passionate about the community and shows this through blogging, presenting, and hosting events. She leads a thriving user group based in Washington, DC. Kylie is also a Microsoft Business Applications MVP!

• First Time DynamicsCon Speaker

Microsoft Dynamics 365 and Power Platform Certified Solution Architect, leading integration projects at C5 Insight, a renowned US partner with over 20 years of experience. Pablo has been recognized by Microsoft as Most Valuable Professional for 11 years, enthusiastically teaching and sharing knowledge with the community. He has +14 yrs of experience working with Dynamics, delivering multiple implementations for different industries in the US, Europe, LATAM, and the Caribbean.

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Margaret has been working as an EDI Specialist with Lanham Associates for 3 years. Her prior background includes end user EDI management and E-Commerce Operations.

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Kent is a Senior Manager and leader of the Power Platform CoE at Crowe LLP. He has over 10 years of consulting experience focusing on software implementation and customization. He has spent the past 6 years focused on building Power Platform solutions to accompany Dynamics 365 Finance & Supply Chain implementations.

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Dave has over 20 years of implementation experience with Dynamics GP and more recently with Business Central. Dave specializes in working through complex scenarios and streamlining difficult processes. Dave has been a presenter at numerous conferences for many years.

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Candyce Edelen is a seasoned entrepreneur with plenty of road rash earned by co-founding two fin-tech companies, one of which made the Deloitte Fast 50 list in 2004. She launched PropelGrowth in 2007 and enjoyed 10 years of growth from inbound leads and referrals. In 2018, she pivoted to a new target market. Needing a way to find sales leads quickly, she experimented with LinkedIn and landed on a strategy that allowed her to book 125 sales calls and make $438K in sales within 6 months. 100s of sellers are now using her strategy to consistently and predictably build sales pipelines.

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Throughout my career, I've assisted product-based companies in addressing real-world business challenges through software solutions. This includes developing e-commerce platforms, third-party products and services, custom software development, and process design. In doing so, I have collaborated with these companies directly and through valued partner communities.

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Dave has been developing database applications for over 30 years. A Microsoft Certified Trainer (MCT) since 2001, he has taught many classes from Intro to Programming to Advanced SharePoint Development. Dave is a seven time Microsoft MVP and runs three user groups, MAD SharePoint, madsharepoint.com, the Mid Atlantic Cybersecurity Experts MeetUp, meetup.com/MACEME, and the Baltimore Cloud Meetup, meetup.com/Baltimore-Cloud. Dave does SharePoint training and application development for DSA, Inc. and has these certs: MCSD App Builder, MSCE for SharePoint, and MCSA SQL Server certification.