MVP Insights: Kristoffer Ruyeras on MVP Journey, Business Central Flexibility, Summit NA Sessions
Welcome to “MVP Insights,” a podcast that explores the universe, ideas, and opportunities of the brightest stars in the Microsoft business applications ecosystem.
In episode 26, John Siefert welcomes Kristoffer Ruyeras, Vice President, Tigunia, to discuss his journey to becoming an MVP, his involvement with Dynamics 365 Business Central, learnings from tough projects, and his upcoming sessions at Community Summit NA 2024.
This episode is sponsored by Community Summit North America, the largest independent gathering of the Microsoft Business Applications ecosystem, taking place Oct. 13-17, 2024, in San Antonio, Texas. Register today to connect with thousands of users across the Microsoft business applications ecosystem at the for user, by user event.
Key Takeaways
- MVP journey: Kristoffer started his journey in IT right after high school, and quickly “fell in love” with Business Central (formerly Navision) and became deeply involved in the community through local user groups and speaking engagements. His dedication and passion led to an MVP nomination, inspiring him to connect with other MVPs and organize events, including a Summit in the Philippines, while continuing to share knowledge and foster networking within the BC community.
- Favoring the BC platform: The flexibility of Business Central has enabled organizations to significantly increase their revenue. The platform’s cloud-based nature and app source marketplace make it easier to connect various products and solutions, allowing businesses to implement the tool hands-on and access a broader range of options independently. Further, Business Central allows organizations to manage their own customizations outside the base application and integrates seamlessly with other Microsoft tools, reducing the need for heavy customization and encouraging innovative thinking.
- Project learnings: Kristoffer was brought into a project a month before its go-live date after the responsible team members had left, and despite the challenges, he managed to get the project live with just a two-week delay. He learned that the main reason for project failures is the lack of involvement and investment from the organization, emphasizing the importance of testing, involvement, and change management for successful implementations.
- Summit NA sessions: One session Kristoffer will be leading at Community Summit NA 2024 is “Business Central Adoption: How to have a successful Business Central Implementation? Start to Finish,” on Tuesday, October 15. Regardless of the type of IT implementation, thorough preparation is crucial for success. This session will cover the value of having a detailed plan, setting up a structure, ensuring data migration is clean, and establishing internal support and communication plans to manage issues effectively and avoid costly mistakes. His second session, “PSS: One Hand to Hold Through Your Digital Journey,” suggests seeing partnerships as a journey where the partner provides a single hand to hold, guiding and supporting through the digital transformation.
- Tips for community: Kristoffer emphasizes the importance of coming prepared to Summit sessions by having all your questions and challenges ready, while also keeping an open mind to learn from the experts. He credits the community for his career growth and encourages Summit NA attendees to plan their schedules and take advantage of the tools available to track their sessions.
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