Journey Across Continents: Parag Chapre's Love for Microsoft Dynamics ERP and the Art of Continuous Learning
FULL SHOW NOTES https://podcast.nz365guy.com/484 What happens when you combine multicultural experiences, love for food, family, fun, and a passion for Microsoft Dynamics ERP? You get Parag Chapre, our guest on today's show. A senior consultant at DXC Technology, Parag's journey has spanned continents – from the streets of India to the hustle of Europe, and now the shores of Australia. He… Continue Reading...
A Big Bang? Going Live with Dynamics 365 or Power Platform with Andrew Bibby
#150. What does it take to have a successful go live event for your Dynamics 365 or Power Platform application. Neil Benson sat down with Andrew Bibby, a seasoned expert in Microsoft Dynamics 365 and Power Platform business applications. In this episode, Andrew shares his insights on the crucial process of preparing for and executing a successful go live. From addressing technical difficulties… Continue Reading Andrew...
Leveraging Tech to Counter Living Costs: A Conversation with Mike Carlton
FULL SHOW NOTES https://podcast.nz365guy.com/483 What if you could leverage technology to outsmart the escalating cost of living? Join us on this riveting adventure as we talk with Mike, a director at PWC and a dedicated family man from South Wales. Living with his wife, four children, and an assortment of pets, Mike's life is as colourful as it is engaging! His non-tech lifestyle at home… Continue Reading ‘s Article...
The Journey of Creating Opportunities in Tech with Ayotunde Ayoola and Mark Smith
FULL SHOW NOTES https://podcast.nz365guy.com/482 What if you could transform your organization into a digital native? Join us as we converse with Ayotunde Ayoola, a Principal Consultant and Product Lead hailing from Nigeria who is leading this digital revolution. With his team at Stringify, Ayo assists organizations in undergoing crucial digital transformations, introducing the power of… Continue Reading ‘s Article on...
Customer Service Admin Modernization: A Conversation with Microsoft's Tina Ding
FULL SHOW NOTES https://podcast.nz365guy.com/481 Picture this: You're a customer service admin needing a modernized approach. What if there were improvements in customer service administration, security role management, and agent productivity features, all at your fingertips? This episode with our guest, Tina Ding, Senior Program Manager at Microsoft, brings this transformation to life! Tina… Continue Reading ‘s...
Bert Verbeek's Journey: From Economics Student to MVP and His Vision for the Future of Tech and Innovation in the Netherlands
FULL SHOW NOTES https://podcast.nz365guy.com/480 Get ready for a journey from the humble town of Barnveld in the Netherlands to the forefront of technology and industry innovation with our esteemed guest, Bert Verbeek. Admired for his path from economics to becoming a technical solution architect and an MVP in 2023, Bert also opens up about his personal life, his love for renovating his home… Continue Reading ‘s Article on...
Breaking Free from the Tyranny of the Deliverable with Andrew Welch
#149. Andrew Welch is the Chief Technology Officer at HSO. Andrew is an expert in IT strategy and has a wealth of experience advising customers on their big strategic technology decisions. He is also an author, Microsoft MVP, and a regular presenter at conferences. Joining us today, Andrew shares valuable insights on the importance of IT leadership, cloud ecosystems, data platforms, artificial… Continue Reading Andrew...
Mastering the Power Platform and Exploring AI with Antti Pajunen and Jukka Niiranen from Ford Forever
FULL SHOW NOTES https://podcast.nz365guy.com/479 Are you ready to master the Power Platform and take your digital literacy to new heights? Join us as our special guests, Antti Pajunen and Jukka Niiranen from Ford Forever, take you on a journey of exploration and discovery, sharing insights from their personal and professional lives and their work with the Power Platform. From Antti’s tales… Continue Reading ‘s Article on...
Mastering the Power Platform and Exploring AI with Antti Pajunen and Jukka Niiranen from Forward Forever
FULL SHOW NOTES https://podcast.nz365guy.com/479 Are you ready to master the Power Platform and take your digital literacy to new heights? Join us as our special guests, Antti Pajunen and Jukka Niiranen from Forward Forever, take you on a journey of exploration and discovery, sharing insights from their personal and professional lives and their work with the Power Platform. From Antti’s… Continue Reading ‘s Article on...
From Bees to Business Central: An Excursion with Kerry Peters, Tech Leader and Sustainable Farmer
FULL SHOW NOTES https://podcast.nz365guy.com/478 Get set for a lively chat with our very special guest, Kerry Peters, the passionate CEO and co-founder of New View Strategies. Not just your traditional tech leader, Kerry enthralls us with tales from her hobby farm in Indiana, where she nurtures a fascinating assortment of honeybees, cats, chickens, and an array of wildlife. Join us as we… Continue Reading ‘s Article on...
Unlocking the Secrets to Scaling and Standardizing Power Platform Apps with Ryan Jones
FULL SHOW NOTES https://podcast.nz365guy.com/477 Get ready to unlock the secrets of scaling and standardizing Power Platform Apps with our guest, Ryan Jones, a Partner Director of Product Management at Microsoft. Imagine managing thousands of apps like a farmer tending to a herd of cattle, instead of doting on them like beloved pets – that's what we unravelled in our enlightening chat with… Continue Reading ‘s...
Payments in Power Pages or Show Me The Money
What you hear in the opening is a sound clip titled “money count bills”. Not sure about that, sounds more like soliders marching on gravel. Why did I pick that sound? Because it was available in the sound effect library I have already paid for. If I didn’t have to pay for things, I would have definitely included Pink Floyd. Classic. Or Jerry McGuire saying “Show me the money”. In this episode…...
Exploring Dynamics 365 Business Central and the Power Platform with MVP Gulshan Shubham
FULL SHOW NOTEShttps://podcast.nz365guy.com/476Ready to unravel the world of Dynamics 365 Business Central and the Power Platform? Join us as we delve into an insightful conversation with our distinguished guest, Gulshan Shubham, a triumph in the field and a proud recipient of the MVP award in 2022. Currently a Senior Advisory Consultant at IBM, he originates from India, a fact that flavours… Continue Reading ‘s Article on...
Amazing CRM & ERP Apps in Manufacturing with Shawn Tabor
Get ready for another captivating episode of Amazing Apps! In this episode, Neil Benson engages Shawn Tabor, Director of Consulting Services at Hitachi Solutions, in an insightful conversation about the dynamic realm of Microsoft Business Applications and its role in the manufacturing and service industries. Explore Hitachi's product landscape, investment strategies, and the art of identifying… Continue Reading ‘s...
Unraveling Dynamics 365 and Successful Project Recovery Techniques with Hugo Herrera
FULL SHOW NOTES https://podcast.nz365guy.com/475 Ever feel like you're stuck in a failing project with no way out? Fret not! Hugo, our guest for this episode and a seasoned solution architect, gives us a deep-dive into the art of project recovery. With two decades of experience in the tech industry and an unrivaled passion for Microsoft Technologies, Hugo shares invaluable insights on how to… Continue Reading ‘s...
Power Platform pipelines or Azure DevOps pipelines for ALM? with Benedikt Bergmann
147. When should you use Power Platform pipelines and when should you use Azure DevOps pipelines to deploy your Power Platform or Dynamics 365 applications? That's the question that Benedikt Bergmann answers in this episode of Amazing Apps.Benedikt is a Power Platform consultant known for his expertise in Application Lifecycle Management (ALM). Neil and Benedikt delve into the world of ALM,… Continue Reading Benedikt...
The Multifaceted Life of Mahender Pal: Tech Consultant, Author, Family Man
FULL SHOW NOTES https://podcast.nz365guy.com/474 Get ready for an engaging fireside chat with Mahindra, a groundbreaking Principal Consultant at Himbap and Dynamics CRM MVP since 2010. He has the honour of being the first MVP from India in the Dynamics CRM space and his story is an enriching one. From a humble beginning in the world of technology in 2007, Mahindra's ascent to an MVP in 2010… Continue Reading ‘s...
Exploring the Future of Tech and Automation with Microsoft's Vice President of Power Automate Stephen Siciliano
FULL SHOW NOTES https://podcast.nz365guy.com/473 Ready to supercharge your understanding of AI and automation? Prepare to be enlightened by Stephen Siciliano, Microsoft's Vice President of Power Automate, as he navigates us through the thrilling world of tech, highlighting the significant advancements since our last chat in 2019. An outdoor enthusiast from Seattle, Steven shares his love for… Continue Reading ‘s...
Exploring D365 and Personal Journey with Elif Item: A Blend of Tech, Travel, and Turkish Culture
We dive headfirst into the dynamic world of D365 with none other than Elif, a veteran consultant who has scaled her way up the ladder to a director role in a partner company. Prepare to glean useful insights and nuggets of wisdom as Elif opens the floor for a chat about her passion for D365 training and her innovative learning platform. Designed for D365 users, this platform focuses on making… Continue Reading ‘s Article...
Harnessing the Power Platform: A Journey with Michael Roth
Lend us your ears for an enlightening chat with our guest, Michael, Avernart's manager of experience design. He's here to spill the beans on his philosophy of integrating the 3Fs – food, family, and fun into his life, his wanderlust fueled by his love for food, and how his superpower of kindness has shaped his personal and professional journey. Curious to find out how Michael garners maximum… Continue Reading...
From Ukraine to Australia: Alexandra's Inspiring Journey in Tech, Yoga, and Microsoft Dynamics BC
FULL SHOW NOTES https://podcast.nz365guy.com/470 Picture this: A Ukrainian woman in Australia, a mother of two, who is not only a Bicram Yoga enthusiast but also an MVP in Microsoft Dynamics BC at Valrata. Intrigued? That's Alexandra, who shares her inspiring journey with us in this episode. From her home country to her new abode down under, her career in tech, her gastronomic adventures… Continue Reading ‘s Article...
Can you really gain competitive advantage with Dynamics 365? with Martin Hinshelwood
146. In this episode, we're thrilled to have Martin Hinshelwood from naked Agility join host, Neil Benson. Martin shares his perspectives on improving the success of agile engagements through the role of a consulting product owner, and why you should build your own business applications rather than buy Dynamics 365 if you're looking for competitive advantage. Hit the play button and dive into… Continue Reading Neil...
Unlocking the Potential of Tech Accessibility and Diversity with Ioana Tanase
FULL SHOW NOTES https://podcast.nz365guy.com/469 Ever thought about the power of diversity and how it can revolutionize the world of technology? Join us for a stimulating conversation with Ioana Tanase, an accessibility PM at Microsoft, a shoemaker by passion, a budding farmer and a published author. This episode takes you through her alluring life journey from Romania to France, where she's… Continue Reading ‘s...
Mohammad Yasar on The MVP Show
FULL SHOW NOTES https://podcast.nz365guy.com/468 Mohammed discusses his role as a family man and how he spends quality time with his daughter. Discover Mohammed’s secret to finding a healthy work-life balance while enjoying activities and bonding with loved ones. Mohammed shares his passion for technology and how his hobby of building computers in his teenage years paved the way for a… Continue Reading ‘s Article on...
Scaling with the Microsoft Power Platform with Em D'Arcy
FULL SHOW NOTES https://podcast.nz365guy.com/467 Em D’Arcy updates us on her recent promotion to the position of Director of Low Code at Hitachi Solutions. Em reflects on her career growth within the Power Platform and highlights the importance of organizations embracing low code to empower business users and free up IT resources. How the Power Platform has transitioned from being seen… Continue Reading ‘s Article on...
Chris Huntingford Doesn't Believe in Citizen Developers
145. We're back with another incredible episode of Amazing Apps, and this time we have an amazing guest on board. Neil Benson is joined by the Low Code Lead & Platform Evangelist at ANS Group, Chris Huntingford. Chris spills the beans on citizen developers, he talks about the concept of ecosystem enablement, the potential of low code platforms, the importance of enabling everyone to build apps… Continue Reading Chris...
Ben den Blanken on The MVP Show
FULL SHOW NOTES https://podcast.nz365guy.com/466 Introducing Ben den Blanken. He shares his personal life, highlighting the importance and challenges of balancing work and family, which he considers the most significant part of his life. As a Power Platform Lead, Ben excels in connecting the dots and leveraging the Power Platform, Azure, and modern work. Join us as we dive into his journey… Continue Reading ‘s Article on...
Malcolm McAuley on The MVP Show
FULL SHOW NOTES https://podcast.nz365guy.com/465 Malcolm McAuley shares the importance of family in his life and how he cherishes the time spent with his wife and two boys. Discover Malcolm’s family fun revolves around their regular trips and enjoying the water and creating lasting memories. Malcolm delves into his current focus on AI and its potential for leveraging within his… Continue Reading ‘s Article on their blog...
Growing Centers of Enablement Excellence with Simon Owen
FULL SHOW NOTES https://podcast.nz365guy.com/464 Simon Owen shares his journey from accidentally starting his Power Platform journey to becoming a group manager of the Global Power team. Simon’s experience in leading adoption, establishing governance, and growing a user community across multiple countries and levels within an organization. The conversation revolves around the evolution… Continue Reading ‘s Article on...
Lindsay Shelton on The MVP Show
FULL SHOW NOTES https://podcast.nz365guy.com/463 Lindsay Shelton talks about her love for taking care of her cat and how she spends her time with family and friends. Transitioning from Teaching to Tech – The episode features Lindsay who shares their journey from being a middle school English teacher to transitioning into the tech industry. Being Open to Opportunity – Lindsay emphasizes… Continue Reading ‘s Article...
Joining an existing team as a new scrum master with Matthew Venamore
#144. Neil Benson is joined by Matthew Venamore, a scrum master with extensive experience coaching Dynamics 365 teams. Matthew shares valuable insights into the challenges faced by new scrum masters when joining existing teams and emphasizes the importance of empowering the team. He advises taking a standoffish stance initially, observing the team and their work before making any changes or… Continue Reading Neil Benson with...
Integrating SAP and other System of Records with Jon Gilman
FULL SHOW NOTES https://podcast.nz365guy.com/462 Jon Gilman shares his experience working at Microsoft for over 18 months since the acquisition and how they have incorporated their products into the Power Platform. Talks about Jon’s focus on creating exciting content for enterprises to quickly adopt and implement the Power Platform, as opposed to the traditional DIY approach. Jon shares his… Continue Reading ‘s Article on...
Billur Şamdancıoğlu on The MVP Show
FULL SHOW NOTES https://podcast.nz365guy.com/461 Billur Şamdancıoğlu talks about life in Istanbul, how Turkish people love eating, and how Turkish people love eating and mentions that they have a rich food culture. We delve into Billur's journey as a Dynamics 365 F&O App Solution Architect and the latest developments in the industry. Billur experience as a Microsoft MVP award… Continue Reading ‘s Article on their...
The Hunt for Script October or Where TF Did You Put That Script
Everyone misplaces things from time to time. Keys, airpods, sunglasses, wallet; anger, confidence, sense of entitlement… JavaScript in Power Pages is no exception. I know there is script, I can see that annoying debugger keyword, I just have no idea where the fuck did it come from. In this episode of Refresh the Cache Nick and I discuss all the possible locations where script can be hidden… Continue Reading...
Center of Excellence from the field with Keith Whatling
FULL SHOW NOTES: https://podcast.nz365guy.com/460 Discussion about the separation of Dynamics 365 and the creation of Dataverse, enabling app and automation development at scale. Keith shares his perspective on the initial challenges and how the platform has evolved since then. Keith’s own experience and journey on the Power Platform and gain insights into his current role in app… Continue Reading ‘s Article on their...
Who do we need in our Business Apps team?
On this episode of Amazing Apps, we discuss resourcing agile teams using the Scrum framework. Neil Benson talks about who we should have on our teams as product owner, developers and scrum master. Should Microsoft partners offer to provide a consultant for every role on the team? Listen in to find out. Timestamps [00:02:04] Product owner maximizes value, sets goals.[00:03:02] Product owner… Continue Reading Neil Benson’s...
Priyesh Wagh on The MVP Show
FULL SHOW NOTES https://podcast.nz365guy.com/459 Priyesh Wagh shares his background and how he started his career in Cloud Technology. He also talks about his hobbies and how he got involved in contributing to the community. Priyesh talks about the importance of continuous learning and how to grow in the field of Cloud Technology. He also shares his tips on how to get involved in the community… Continue Reading ‘s Article...
Ashish Rana on The MVP Show
FULL SHOW NOTES https://podcast.nz365guy.com/458 Ashish Rana shares how he likes to explore different cultures and try different foods. Learn about the various cultures and communities in Toronto, making it a great city to visit and explore. Ashish shares his insights and experiences in implementing blockchain technology in different sectors. How Ashish enjoys networking and socializing in… Continue Reading ‘s Article on...
Power Platform Scale at Banner Health with Seth Dunn
FULL SHOW NOTES: https://podcast.nz365guy.com/457 Seth Dunn shares stories about living on a farm in Colorado, his love for spicy Mexican food, and his family's adventures in travelling. Seth shares insights into the challenges and opportunities of implementing the Power Platform from an internal standpoint. Discover more about Seth's journey. Discover the inner workings of Banner… Continue Reading ‘s Article...
Miguel Verweij on The MVP Show
FULL SHOW NOTES https://podcast.nz365guy.com/456 Miguel Verweij talks about his family background, interests and hobbies and shares that he enjoys reading The Economist during his spare time. Listeners can gain insights into Miguel's journey and learn how he built his career in the Power Platform industry. Miguel shares his journey from being a citizen developer to becoming a full Power… Continue Reading ‘s Article...
Smaller Teams, Bigger Wins: how to split your enterprise apps teams
141. Neil Benson discusses the challenges of organizing a large Scrum team to maximize efficiency. He suggests rotating developers between teams and organizing teams around specific components or external systems they need to integrate with. Neil also recommends self-organizing teams and coaches teams to create their own code of conduct and establish expected behaviors. He shares his… Continue Reading Neil Benson’s Article...
Krishna Rachakonda on The MVP Show
FULL SHOW NOTES https://podcast.nz365guy.com/455 Krishna Rachakonda shares his background, having originally come from southern India before moving to the United States. He also discusses his love for gardening, interests and hobbies. Krishna talks about his love for the Power Platform and all the technologies surrounding it. Krishna shares his passion for these technologies and talks… Continue Reading ‘s Article on...
Running Successful Hackathons with Ulrikke Akerbæk
FULL SHOW NOTES: https://podcast.nz365guy.com/454 Ulrikke Akerbæk shares her journey of becoming a successful entrepreneur and the importance of persistence, networking, and taking risks in order to achieve your goals. Learn how to stay motivated even when faced with setbacks and how to use failure as a stepping stone to success. Discusses the importance of finding a niche in the market… Continue Reading ‘s Article on...
Iona Varga on The MVP Show
FULL SHOW NOTES https://podcast.nz365guy.com/453 Iona Varga talks about her personal life outside of Power Platform. She shares her love for Dutch food and her current project of rebuilding her house. She also talks about her family and what she likes to do for fun. This podcast features Iona Varga, who shares her surprising journey to becoming a Power Platform expert. She talks about her… Continue Reading ‘s Article on...
Navigating the role of an architect in a Dynamics 365 Scrum team with Allan de Castro
#141. On this episode of Amazing Apps, podcast host Neil Benson is joined by Allan de Castro, a senior technical consultant for the Power Platform at Avanade France.They discuss their experience applying Scrum to recent projects, including the role of an architect in the Scrum framework. The episode covers key challenges such as the importance of ensuring clarity in the backlog, prioritization… Continue Reading Neil Benson /...
Vlad Sarov on The MVP Show
FULL SHOW NOTES https://podcast.nz365guy.com/452 Vlad Sarov shares his background, growing up in Moldova, his love for music, particularly playing the piano and being part of a band, and his love for cooking and trying out different cuisines. Tune in and get to know Vlad, as he shares his experiences and insights in the world of CRM technology. Discussion on the future of AI and the… Continue Reading ‘s Article on their...
Creating Scalable Center of Excellences with Mohammed Alkuhlani
FULL SHOW NOTES https://podcast.nz365guy.com/451 Mohammed Alkuhlani shares his experience as a digital transformation leader and catalyst in talent, culture, and governance for enterprise-wide adoption. Mohammed delves into his personal life, discussing his hobbies outside of work and reminiscing about his childhood with his large family. He expresses how growing up with them was a fantastic… Continue Reading ‘s Article...
Ramit Paul on The MVP Show
FULL SHOW NOTES https://podcast.nz365guy.com/450 Ramit Paul talks about his interests outside of work, which include watching movies, travelling, exploring new places, and spending time with like-minded people. Ramit talks about his career journey, from starting as a finance analyst to becoming a Dynamics 365 consultant. He shares how his background in finance led him to this field and how he… Continue Reading ‘s Article...
Alan Garcia on The MVP Show
FULL SHOW NOTES https://podcast.nz365guy.com/449 Alan Garcia talks about his experience selling PCs to businesses in the 90s, his exposure to the dot-com explosion, and his transition from networking to software development. He also shares how he discovered Microsoft CRM 1.0 and how it changed his career path. Alan talks about his latest passion, the Power Platform. He shares how he discovered… Continue Reading ‘s Article...
David Rivard on The MVP Show
FULL SHOW NOTES https://podcast.nz365guy.com/448 Find out about David Rivard’s approach to balancing work and family, his favourite winter activities, and the best food to try in Montreal, including the must-try poutine dish. Learn about David’s journey into tech, his early work as a citizen developer in the biotech industry, and how he transitioned into becoming a full-time Dynamics… Continue Reading ‘s Article on their...