Days of Knowledge
ANZ 2026

Principal Software Engineer and Security Champion for Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, focused on building secure, reliable cloud services, improving engineering practices, and helping teams identify and address security risks throughout the software development lifecycle.

AJ is a business leader and a decorated veteran of the Microsoft community, bringing nearly two decades of experience as a trusted advisor to businesses seeking to maximize their AI and ERP investments. He is an 8-time Microsoft MVP, awarded in two categories: Copilot Studio and Business Central. AJ is passionate about sharing his knowledge with the community and has spoken at over 50 global industry events. Through his workshops, bootcamps, conference sessions and online contributions, AJ has built a reputation for translating complex technical concepts into practical solutions.

I'm the Regional Manager and Dynamics 365 Business Central Practice Lead at Theta, where I lead a team of consultants, developers, architects, and project professionals based in Auckland, New Zealand. With more than 25 years of experience delivering Microsoft ERP solutions, I've worked with organisations across manufacturing, distribution, warehousing, food production, retail, and professional services. My focus is on helping businesses modernise legacy systems and processes using Business Central, Azure, Power Platform, and emerging AI technologies. Throughout my career, I've led large-scale Business Central implementations, cloud migrations, and business transformation programmes, primarily across New Zealand and Australia. Much of my work today focuses on solution architecture, manufacturing systems, integration design, and helping organisations modernise business-critical platforms while balancing innovation, resilience, and long-term maintainability.

Scott has been part of Solver for over 10 years and is the Channel Manager for the Asia Pacific region. He works closely with partners across Australia, New Zealand, and Southeast Asia to support customers in meeting their budgeting, forecasting, and reporting needs.

Tharanga Chandrasekara is a Microsoft MVP in Business Applications and Co-founder and Head of Technology at Equerra, a Microsoft partner specialising in Business Central solutions, integrations, and AI-enabled products. With deep expertise in AL development, Azure Integration Services, and modern ERP architecture, he brings both hands-on technical depth and a genuine passion for pushing the boundaries of what Business Central can do. Since 2016, Tharanga has been recognised with the Microsoft MVP award for Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central. Tharanga is a regular face on the international conference circuit, having spoken at BC TechDays, Directions ASIA, and Directions EMEA. He is also the co-organiser of the Auckland D365 Business Central User Group and Directions ANZ, where he plays an active role in growing and connecting the Business Central community across the Asia-Pacific region.

Kirsty Chapman is a Partner Solutions Sales Manager at Microsoft, helping enable growth across the Microsoft BizApps partner ecosystem across Australia and New Zealand.

Jesse Clarnette has worked with Dynamics NAV/BC for over 10 years. Successfully leading teams implementing with a focus on Manufacturing and Warehousing.

Experienced MS Dynamics 365 Business Central Practice Lead with 15+ years of expertise in implementation, upgrades, integrations, and support development projects. Proven success across diverse domains, including Trading, NGOs, Manufacturing, IT, Financial Services, Banking, and Automobile industries. Adept at delivering solutions across multiple geographies, including Australia, the USA, GCC, the UK, and Europe.

With over 15 years of working within the Microsoft D365 ecosystem, Steve Gichure is an experienced Business Central Developer known for his deep understanding of how businesses can leverage ERP solutions, regardless of system complexity. His areas of expertise span digital transformation, AI and automation, DevOps & CI/CD, and cloud integration, highlighting both his technical versatility and his commitment to staying at the forefront of evolving technologies. Recognized as a present and engaging speaker, Steve has a remarkable ability to translate technical complexity into clear, actionable insights that address real-world warehousing challenges. With a particular focus on integrating Tasklet Mobile WMS with Business Central, he provides clear perspectives on how to streamline warehouse operations and turn technical solutions into tangible business value.

John has been involved in selling Business Applications system for 20+ years across many industry verticals with a focus on the Microsoft suite for 15+ years. He has worked in sales with some of the larger SI's and distributors within ANZ and is able to offer advice, guidance and ideas from both sides of the fence. He knowledge and experience crosses finance, distribution, retail, nfp, manufacturing, field service to sales/marketing.

Carl Head has over 20 years’ experience implementing business systems across the world, spanning industries from manufacturing and supply chain to professional services and retail. A specialist in Microsoft Dynamics 365, he focuses on building people-centric solutions that sit at the intersection of technology, process, and human experience; helping organisations get genuine value from digital transformation.

Richard started work in the IT industry in 1979. He has filled many roles - as a Business Analyst, Developer, Trainer, IT Manager, European Systems Development Manager, and Project Manager. He is an expert in the design, development, implementation, project management, and support of mission critical ERP applications. Richard has worked with Navision / NAV / Business Central since 2001 and is conversant with the Sales, Purchasing, Inventory, Manufacturing, and Financial modules. Since 2015, Richard has concentrated on sales, implementation, and support of the Continia suite of offerings

Microsoft MVP. I’m a Techno-Functional Consultant with nearly 20 years of experience delivering, developing, and leading Microsoft Dynamics NAV and Business Central projects across industries. I specialise in bridging the gap between technical complexity and practical solutions—helping businesses get the most out of Business Central. I’m passionate about mentoring, teaching, sharing what I learn, and making life easier for users, consultants, and developers. You can find more of my insights and tips at thatnavguy.com.

Richard Hooper is an experienced Country Manager for Continia APAC with over 20 years of experience around ERP solutions. Having worked for two of the four global accounting firms, leading Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Partners and ERP vendor nationally. This has given Richard a wealth of experience in understanding the importance of automation and efficiency in business process which aligns with Continia’s solutions in optimising Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central.

Tomas is Microsoft MVP for Business Applications. He has been working with Microsoft Dynamics NAV and Business Central since his university days. He began his journey as a NAV developer and quickly transitioned to a lead role. For the past few years, he has been guiding new developers in understanding both C/AL and AL languages and core Business Central processes. Tomas is passionate about working with data using modern D365 products and is a huge fan of BC open-source programs. Apart from the open-source programs, he focuses on technical topics, especially Dynamics 365 Sales integration, telemetry, and best practices. 🤖📈 Currently, Tomas resides in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia, and is enjoying the never-ending summer. 🌞

Dmitry Katson is a 🏆 Microsoft MVP 🏆 Contribution Hero and Founder of CentralQ.ai, an AI-powered knowledge and agent platform built for the Business Central. With over 20 years of experience, he is recognized for turning ideas into real-world AI solutions — from copilots to autonomous agents. Dmitry focuses on bringing human and machine intelligence together to create agents that understand, analyze, and act inside Business Central. A frequent speaker at Directions, BC TechDays, and global AI events, he continues to push the boundaries of what’s possible when AI meets enterprise systems.

Darren Keppie is a technology sales and business development leader with over 25 years’ experience helping organisations grow through smarter use of digital solutions. As Channel & Accounts Manager at SISS Data Services (ACSISS), he drives adoption of automated bank data connectivity for Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, championing the impact of Open Banking on modern finance operations. Having held senior roles with Meta, LinkedIn, Google, and Telstra, Darren specialises in scaling B2B growth and digital transformation. He speaks on why automatic bank data feeds are now essential—streamlining reconciliation, improving cash visibility, strengthening compliance, and enabling real-time financial insight within Business Central.

Nikolai has been working with NAV and Business Central for over 25 years; working as a developer, lead consultant, team lead, trainer, mentor, R&D guy, add-on product lead, demo dolly, and architect. He has forgotten almost all he used to know about HTML, C++. C#, Java, and Javascript to make room for dad jokes and badly drawn pixel-art.

Agustin is the engineering manager of the Integrations team in Business Central. He started his career at Microsoft as an app developer in Dynamics AX back in 2013, and in the past 11 years he has done many different roles across Microsoft's Business Applications. Among others, leading the internal team at Business Central responsible for Telemetry, Alerting and Analytics; and rearchitecting BC's internal data pipelines to meet GDPR requirements. His experience sits at a very relevant intersection of Data, Security and Privacy.

Ari Liukko is a Product Line Leader specializing in automation and AI solutions for Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central. With more than 20 years of experience spanning product strategy, consulting, sales, and business development, he helps partners and customers drive digital transformation, optimize financial operations, and unlock greater business value through innovative technology.

Kris Manche is a seasoned BC expert with 25+ years of continuous experience. Starting in tech support at Navision HQ, Kris became a leading authority in recovering failed implementations at AU’s largest partners. He later founded, grew, and sold a top-performing VAR to a Rhipe/Crayon. Kris has re-engineered hundreds of organizations and has developed & implemented many addons for many industries. Kris has deep technical and functional knowledge of BC and complex business processes, ERP delivery and organizational transformation. Kris founded DIY-ERP to build the ultimate Business Central Implementation Toolkit for partners and customers. The toolkit distils 480+ implementations worth of expertise into a built-in Implementation Wizard, quoting tools, data migration processes, scope controls, client training assets, and assisted go-live automation — all designed to remove risk, increase outcomes and value, and make implementations a repeatable, scalable service for partners.

Tom has spent 10+ years in the Microsoft ecosystem and Co-Founded Hybrid AI Solutions, a Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central implementation partner backed by Tramlines Ventures UK. The firm delivers Business Central projects faster and at lower cost by pairing senior consultants with an AI-enabled delivery framework. Tom also leads Tramlines' expansion into the ANZ region and he is a co-organiser of Days of Knowledge ANZ.

Saara Muunoja is a Senior Consultant at Tasklet Factory, one of the Mobile WMS specialists for Dynamics 365 Business Central, with 25+ years across Microsoft Dynamics NAV and BC — from inside Navision/Microsoft to leading enterprise warehouse and supply chain programs. With a strong financial background, Saara knows warehouse management in Business Central from the scanner to the ledger.

As a Solution Architect with over 10+ years of global IT experience, I architect and lead end-to-end ERP solutions, specializing in Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central and Dynamics NAV. My track record includes successfully delivering complex implementation, customization, and integration projects across Australia, the UAE, and Africa, consistently tailoring solutions to meet diverse industry requirements. My deep expertise covers system upgrades, custom add-on development, and full-spectrum functional mastery in Sales, Purchase, Finance, and Manufacturing. I drive operational excellence through advanced tools, including Azure DevOps, Power Platform, and Copilot, leveraging Anveo EDI mapping for seamless automation and data exchange. Certified (MB-820 & MB-920) and committed to scalable design, I deliver efficient, business-aligned ERP architectures that maximize client ROI and operational efficiency.

Tash has nearly 20 years in the Microsoft channel where she has had roles as a business analyst, tester, consultant, project manager, product manager and CTO. Before joining Seer Tash lead and was responsible for one of the largest Microsoft P&Ls in ANZ. Tash understands the challenges that partner leadership and their consultants are under to deliver profitable projects that meet customer expectations.

Chris Reeves is passionate about data, food, and music. He is the CEO of Zap and a seasoned technologist with a background in product and finance. With over 20 years of experience in the manufacturing, ERP, and data sectors, Chris has witnessed many technology hype cycles. However, his belief in the core value of data remains unwavering.

Martin Scheppel is a Senior Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central Solution Architect based in Australia. He works across solution architecture, functional design, integrations, multi-entity implementations, ISV evaluation and extension design for customers with complex finance, operations and reporting requirements. Martin has delivered Business Central projects across a range of industries, with a strong focus on practical architecture decisions, Australian localisation needs, implementation governance and long-term maintainability. He is particularly interested in helping partners and customers bridge the gap between standard ERP capability, real-world business requirements and responsible extensibility.

Lachlan is the Manager of Channel Sales at SPS Commerce, responsible for driving growth through strategic partnerships. With over 5+ years of experience in the industry, Bill has worked with hundreds of customers, partners, and system publishers with the main goal of solving complex business problems through solutions, relationships, and expertise.

Tim Shaw is a seasoned technologist with over 25 years of experience in the Microsoft ecosystem, specializing in turning complex technical challenges into opportunities for business growth. Based in Brisbane and leading Tasklet Factory's APAC region, Tim works at the intersection of ERP, warehouse management, and AI — helping D365 Business Central partners deliver real operational value for their customers across manufacturing, retail, and distribution. His expertise spans scalable data platforms, AI-powered solutions, and integrated ERP/WMS systems, underpinned by a recently completed Master of Data Science. That combination of deep technical grounding and commercial acumen makes him a trusted voice in the D365 partner community — sharing actionable insights with clarity and the occasional touch of humor.

With more than 25 years of experience in supply chain, inventory optimisation, ERP solutions and channel management, Carrie Sher has helped manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors and retailers improve inventory performance, optimise working capital and deliver successful business transformation initiatives. Her expertise spans inventory optimisation, demand forecasting, supply chain planning, ERP integrations, channel strategy, partner development, sales enablement and working capital optimisation. She has extensive experience working with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central partners and the Microsoft partner ecosystem across APAC. A regular presenter at leadership, ERP, operational, customer and industry events, she speaks on inventory optimisation, supply chain best practices, working capital, AI and business transformation.

Kostadin Solakov is a revenue and go-to-market leader with 18 years of experience scaling enterprise and SMB technology businesses across Europe, Asia and ANZ. He currently leads Vendor Digital Sales for Microsoft ANZ, owning customer acquisition and renewal across inbound, outbound and partner channels. He shapes GTM strategy, sales playbooks and pipeline execution across the Microsoft Cloud portfolio, aligning marketing, sales and partners to deliver scalable growth. Prior to Microsoft, Kostadin led major enterprise transformation programs and built high-performing teams across ERP, CRM and data platforms. Combining deep technical fluency with commercial leadership, he is known for turning strategy into repeatable operating models, partner ecosystems and execution rhythms that drive predictable revenue.

Jacob is a Consultant at Total CRM with 9 years of experience working with Microsoft Business Applications and Power Platform. He specialises in taking customers through all stages of the implementation process to help achieve their desired outcomes. He is very heavily involved in the sales process and the solution architecture design of the end to end systems for his clients. The team at Total CRM have worked on many projects integrating the various Microsoft Business applications and Power Platform system together.

Microsoft Asia Business Lead for SMB, Business Applications

Ali is a Solution Engineer at SPS Commerce. With almost 10 years of experience in supply chain and ERP across ANZ, he brings an innovative approach to how technology can be leveraged for solving complex business challenges. At SPS, Ali is responsible for designing and demonstrating scalable supply chain automations that drive commercial growth to organisations using Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central.

Aleksandar is a Product Manager for Dynamics 365 Business Central, responsible for core finance and regulatory capabilities, localization strategy, e-documents, sustainability, and agent-based innovation in these areas. He has more than three decades of experience in IT, with a strong background in ERP solutions. A former Dynamics NAV MVP, he is a regular lecturer at major international conferences.

20+ Years NAV/ Business Central Experience; Practice Owner/ Manager, Pre-Sales & Implementation Solution Architect, Project Manager; specializing in advanced supply chain solutions.

Jeff Wall is a key figure in Sharperlight, driving its growth across the Asia-Pacific region. He has played a vital role in helping the global partner network embrace self-service reporting, enabling businesses to unlock powerful insights. He is passionate about optimizing data efficiency and enhancing partner and customer sales processes to drive customer satisfaction and partner profitability.

David Williams is Managing Director at Truvio Australia, where he works with finance and ERP teams to improve business outcomes through smarter, more controlled automation. His key focus is helping organisations understand the business value drivers behind successful automation decisions, from efficiency and financial visibility to risk reduction, compliance, cash flow control and faster month-end close.