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Jobbet med salg mot bedrifter og butikkdrift før jeg begynte som fagkonsulent i Axdata hvor hovedoppgaven var å kartlegge og forbedre forretningsprosesser for mellomstore til store bedrifter ved implementering og kontinuerlig forbedring av Microsoft Dynamics AX og Dynamics 365. Hovedfokus på produksjonsbedrifter som også driver med utvidet form av engineering og bedrifter med behov for detaljert prosjektstyring. Jeg spesialiserte meg innen ERP med fokus på produksjon, forsyningskjeder (Supply Chain Management), lager og logistikk, dokumentstyring og tidsregistrering samt regnskap, prosjektstyring, salg og markedsføring (CRM/SRM) og HR. Lean Six Sigma / Lean Manufacturing Rapportering (Targit, Microsoft SQL Server Reporting og Analysis Services (SSRS/SSAS)) Sharepoint EDI andre typer integrasjoner Salg av telekommunikasjonsløsninger I dag jobber jeg i Microsoft som Teknisk selger hvor jeg er en faglig og teknisk støttespiller til partnere og salgsapparatet.

CEO & Founder of RitewAI || We help Microsoft partners and customers enable AI innovation in their business applications || The AI Imagineer || Author of AI Essentials & Agentic AI Revolution || Copilot Studio MVP
Hey, I'm Will! Here's a little something about me: AI Specialist in the Microsoft community Driven by the quest for innovation excellence, I'm currently channelling my passion and expertise as an AI Specialist to empower the Microsoft community. My love for advanced analytics began in my childhood. I was (and still am) fascinated by statistics and the allure of predicting outcomes; this set me on a path of relentless discovery. Transitioning from my initial role as an econometrician, where I constructed intricate regression models, I discovered my profound love for data & AI, recognizing their immense potential in steering business goals. Over the years, my hands-on experience has deepened, culminating in the creation of numerous successful Data & AI pipelines. Among these are: A Convolutional Neural Network adept at valuing online commodities. An open-source AI tool harnessing the prowess of GPT-4 to bolster customer self-service. Pioneering anomaly detection and equipment defect models, designed for hazard identification. Beyond technicalities, I've championed the business aspects of Data & AI solutions. I've spearheaded the asset and pipeline development for Digital Twin solutions. These are groundbreaking data paradigms merging the capacities of IoT, AI, Data Archiving, and a myriad of other high-powered analytical tools. At the core, my ardour lies in harnessing these technologies to catalyze meaningful business innovation. I truly believe Data & AI are here not just as tools, but as catalysts to foster our growth as a species. I'm always looking for avenues to translate this belief into tangible reality. I'm here to leave a mark on the landscape of innovation.
I'm Ryan 🙋 A former professional football player turned trusted Microsoft Dynamics recruiter and community builder For over 12 years, I've been fortunate enough to network and build trusted relationships with the finest Microsoft & D365 talent globally. Usually, business leaders invite me in to get access to my trusted community of independent contractors. Quickly. No faff. No BS. I am pretty nifty when it comes to these areas: ✔ Dynamics AX - Dynamics 365 Finance & Supply Chain Management - D365 F&O - F&SCM ✔ Dynamics NAV - Dynamics 365 Business Central - D365 BC ✔ Dynamics CRM - Dynamics 365 Customer Engagement - D365 CE ⚡ Power Apps ⚡ Power BI Founder of the biggest LinkedIn group for Dynamics & Power Platform professionals in North America: Dynamics 365 & Power Platform North America.

⚡Power Platform Expert | Automating Business Central | AI & Workflow Optimization Specialist⚡
Mary Myers, a seasoned Dynamics community member and owner of WorldMax, brings a wealth of experience in running successful SMBs in various industries to the Dynamics Community. As a 3 time distinguished Microsoft MVP, Mary specializes in extending Dynamics 365 Business Central with the Power Platform. Her track record includes not only technical expertise but also a deep understanding of business operations. Mary's passion lies in bridging the gap between technology and business growth. Mary has spoken at conferences and events worldwide, sharing her expertise and insights with audiences across the globe. Additionally, you can follow her on YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/channel/MaryMyers_WM) or TikTok (https://www.tiktok.com/@powerplatformpartner) for daily content on all things Power Platform and Business Central.

I started ERP Software Blog/CRM Software Blog to help Microsoft Dynamics + Cloud ERP VAR/ISV Partners to use “the power of the group” to get in front of prospects, increase website traffic, and generate leads. Our group blogs consistently generate high traffic and dominate ERP/CRM search results. No time to write? We can help with that too. Membership Benefits for ERP/CRM Partners: • Be found in directories by prospects looking for resellers & add-on tools • Move your content to top of Google results • Get content written for you to publish consistently • Participate in member programs • Be promoted on active social media channels • Get connected with members to form partnerships • Benefit from regular SEO/marketing tips • Receive leads distributed by geography • Feature your case studies/videos/events • See your content on Dynamics Community site • Get backlinks from high domain authority site to improve your SEO.

As a Director of Emerging Ecosystems, I am responsible for building and managing our relationships with Microsoft and Acumatica, both direct and through our VAR channels, while identifying and strategizing on future markets for Paystand to consider expanding into. In addition, the sales teams that handle these solutions and our connector solution are on my team as well. Lastly - I will be focusing on building a network of partnerships in the ISV channels in Microsoft, Acumatica, NetSuite and Sage ecosystems who Paystand can strategically partner with to drive business across all ecosystems.

With over 20 years of experience in accounting and over 8 years of experience in ERP software consulting, I am the Owner of Mount Evans Consulting, a company that I founded in 2018 to help businesses leverage the power of Microsoft Dynamics GP and Dynamics 365 Business Central. As a Microsoft MVP for Business Applications, I am recognized as an outstanding community leader who shares my expertise on Microsoft technologies with other professionals and customers. My mission is to empower businesses to thrive through tailor-made strategies and cutting-edge technology. I have a proven track record of delivering successful ERP software implementations, training, and support for clients across various industries and sizes. I have a unique ability to bridge the gap between complex technical concepts and real-world business challenges, and to provide solutions that meet the specific needs and goals of each organization. I am always eager to connect and collaborate with other professionals and customers who share my passion for Microsoft Dynamics solutions.

Carol Livingston is the Owner/President of Dynamics Connections. Carol has over 25 years of financial and accounting experience across all company sizes and held positions from Controller to CFO. Her experiences in accounting, financial and budget management and business process improvements have helped her consulting and management roles in bringing best practices and practical solutions to clients. She has also been an ERP consultant and project manager on MS Dynamics GP software implementations since 2006 and has been managing professional services teams for ERP solutions for over six years for several Microsoft partners from regional firms to large global companies. She has a BS in Accounting from Seattle Pacific University, CPA from Washington State (inactive) and is a Microsoft Certified Professional.

Fractional B2B CMO for Hire | Social Media, SEO, Thought Leadership, Google Analytics Expert | Boosted LinkedIn Clicks by 500% for Microsoft Partner | Passionate About Growth Through Data Analytics
I’m the founder and COO of Marketeery, where we provide fractional B2B CMO expertise to ERP and CRM Partners and ISVs at a fraction of the cost of hiring multiple people internally. Our approach leverages advanced marketing science to deliver impactful results tailored to your unique business needs. Ready to elevate your marketing strategy? Let’s connect and explore how Marketeery can transform your marketing efforts. Click the link below to book a time for us to chat.

Paul (AKA @mrpaulandrew) is the Co-Founder & CTO of Cloud Formations, a specialist data consultancy based in the UK. With nearly 20 years’ experience designing and delivering Microsoft data architectures, Paul leads a passionate team of engineers, supporting businesses small and large with scalable cloud platforms. Business value delivered through data insights. Over the years, Paul has covered the breadth and depth of design patterns and industry leading concepts, including Lambda, Kappa, Delta Lake, Data Mesh and Data Fabric. Paul is also a Microsoft Data Platform MVP, director for the Data Relay community conference, East Midlands user group leader, book author and mentor. In addition to the day job(s), Paul is a father of three, husband, foodie, runner, blood donor, geek, Lego, and Star Wars fan! Lastly, Paul confesses to enjoying a Ramstein playlist when given half a chance to do some coding for a customer project.