Community Summit North America is excited to welcome an exceptional leadership team from Microsoft to San Antonio, TX! From top executives sharing the future vision and roadmap of Microsoft products to experts in engineering, product development, technical insights, the partner ecosystem, and the community, this event offers an unparalleled opportunity to connect with the people driving innovation at Microsoft. Explore the incredible team you’ll have the chance to meet at Community Summit NA 2024 below:
Speakers
Mohamed Aamer
Senior Product Manager
Mohamed Aamer
Senior Product ManagerMohamed has two decades of experience in information technology management, particularly in the realm of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) using Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance, His background encompasses a blend of experience with both Microsoft partners and customers. In addition to that, he has worked in various roles in Microsoft Egypt and currently serves as a product manager in Dynamics 365 Finance R&D product group in the US, where he's deeply involved in product strategy and development. Mohamed holds master's degree in engineering management from George Washington University. He has multiple Microsoft badges, including MCT, and he has previously held the title of MVP. Beyond his professional endeavors, Mohamed is an author, blogger, and content creator, with a focus on producing materials related to Dynamics 365 Finance.
Anand Amirineni
Sr. Technology Specialist
Anand Amirineni
Sr. Technology Specialist
Fabio Araujo
Americas, Enterprise GTM Lead – Business Applications (Connected Services)
Fabio Araujo
Americas, Enterprise GTM Lead – Business Applications (Connected Services)
Adriana Bade
Director, Partner Marketing
Adriana Bade
Director, Partner Marketing
Deepa Bansal
Senior Program Manager
Deepa Bansal
Senior Program Manager
Harsh Birla
Prin Solutions Architect
Harsh Birla
Prin Solutions ArchitectHarsh Birla works with Microsoft FastTrack team as Prin Solutions Architecture, working with Microsoft for last 16 years focused on Dynamics 365 Finance and SCM, leading AIM & OP2OL AX migrations.
Eric Boocock
Principal Program Manager
Eric Boocock
Principal Program Manager
Beth Burrell
Global Black Belt Principle Technical Specialist at Microsoft
Beth Burrell
Global Black Belt Principle Technical Specialist at MicrosoftAccomplished & 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!
Dennis Chiu
Senior Technical Specialist - D365 F&O + BC
Dennis Chiu
Senior Technical Specialist - D365 F&O + BCWith a passion for innovation and a deep understanding of Dynamics 365, Dennis Chiu stands at the forefront of supply chain management solutions. As a seasoned Dynamics 365 Supply Chain Specialist and a Microsoft Sales Solutions Leader, Dennis has dedicated his career to empowering organizations through transformative technology. Dennis will be sharing his insights on Finance & Operations (F&O) and Business Central (BC), drawing from his extensive experience in optimizing business processes and driving operational excellence. His sessions promise to be a deep dive into the capabilities of Dynamics 365, offering practical strategies for users to leverage the full potential of their systems.
Justin Coaxum
Director at Microsoft
Justin Coaxum
Director at MicrosoftJustin is a Technincal Sales Director at Microsoft. Justin leads the Customer Engagement Global Black Belt team, focued on Microsft's most strategic customers and latest technologies.
Carl de Souza
Senior FastTrack Solution Architect
Carl de Souza
Senior FastTrack Solution Architect
Cecilia Flombaum
Agent Ecosystem Lead Business Application
Cecilia Flombaum
Agent Ecosystem Lead Business Application
Lita Franklin
Senior Solution Architect
Lita Franklin
Senior Solution Architect
Brian Galicia
Senior Director
Brian Galicia
Senior DirectorBrian Galicia is a dynamic sales leader at Microsoft with over 27 years of software selling experience. As part of the global partner team, he empowers independent software vendors to drive revenue growth with the line of business applications on Dynamics 365. Brian's expertise spans business process, CRM, social, and cloud solutions. He shares his insights at prestigious events like LinkedIn Sales Connect and Microsoft Inspire & Envision, as well as universities nationwide, enlightening audiences about the impact of Microsoft and LinkedIn on selling.
Sachin Gandhi
Principal Program Manager/Architect
Sachin Gandhi
Principal Program Manager/ArchitectSachin is a Principal Program Manager at Microsoft, and leads a team of talented architects specializing in Finace, Supply Chain, System Integration, Software Development and Performance Engineering. He has been with Microsoft since 2012, and has helped countless customers with moving their business applications in the cloud. He is passionate about business transformation, optimizing processes, and leveraging technology to make work easier and lives better for day to day workers and managers.
Max Glass
Senior Technical Specialist - D365 F&O + Power Platform
Max Glass
Senior Technical Specialist - D365 F&O + Power PlatformMax Glass, known for his strategic vision and technical acumen, is a Senior Technical Specialist at Microsoft, specializing in architecture and integrations. With a keen eye for innovative solutions, Max has been instrumental in designing robust systems that enhance operational efficiency and drive business growth. At Microsoft, Max’s expertise in navigating complex technical landscapes has positioned him as a key figure in the implementation of scalable architectures. His work on integrations has not only streamlined processes but also fostered seamless connectivity across diverse platforms.
Arthi Gunaseelan
Technical Sales Executiver
Arthi Gunaseelan
Technical Sales ExecutiverArthi Gunaseelan is Technical Sales Executive with over 10 years of experience in business development, partner programs, and technical sales. She is a senior level executive who helps organizations leverage AI-powered business applications effectively to digitally transform and modernize their operations. She combines her business and technical expertise, industry knowledge, and customer-centric approach to deliver results and build lasting relationships. Throughout her career she has worked with a diverse range of customers across various sectors and regions, providing them Dynamics 365 AI solutions that suit their needs and goals. Previously, she was a Director at Ericsson, where she led the establishment of the Transport and Fixed Wireless Access channels business in North America, creating new streams of revenue and winning significant opportunities.
Terry Heley
Senior Escalation Engineer
Terry Heley
Senior Escalation EngineerEscalation Engineer with 20+ years of experience supporting the Microsoft Dynamics GP product, yes, I'm old! My primary focus is on the delivery of business solutions for customers and partners with an in-depth understanding around Human Resources and Payroll. My passion is helping customers solve complex problems to make their business a success.
Russel Hercules
Russel Hercules
Amanda Hillman
Principal Program Manager
Amanda Hillman
Principal Program Manager
Lotte Cordt Ihlemann
Principal Program Manager
Lotte Cordt Ihlemann
Principal Program Manager
Nathan Johnson
FastTrack Solution Architect
Nathan Johnson
FastTrack Solution ArchitectFastTrack Solution Architect
Pam Johnson
Sr. Channel Partner Marketing Manager
Pam Johnson
Sr. Channel Partner Marketing Manager
Regina N. Johnson
Senior Manager - Partner Engagement
Regina N. Johnson
Senior Manager - Partner EngagementSenior Manager - Partner Engagement, Microsoft
Darshini Jois
Principal Product Manager
Darshini Jois
Principal Product Manager
Karima Kanji-Tajdin
Senior Product Manager
Karima Kanji-Tajdin
Senior Product Manager
Jasleen Khaira
Senior Product Manager
Jasleen Khaira
Senior Product ManagerJasleen is a Senior Product Manager at Microsoft, specializing in enterprise products. She is the founding PM for the analytics engine of Dynamics 365 Finance and Operations - Business Performance Analytics and oversees AI integration in ERP. She loves discussing reporting, analytics, and insights.
Jason Kim
GM, Dynamics 365 FastTrackSr Technology Specialist
Jason Kim
GM, Dynamics 365 FastTrackSr Technology Specialist
Blazej Kotelko
Principal Product Manager
Blazej Kotelko
Principal Product ManagerBlazej Kotelko is one of the PMs in the Microsoft Development Center Copenhagen, Denmark but he had worked previously for Microsoft in London, UK and in Poland. With experience in the SMB space, UX design, low-code platforms and partner management he is currently responsible for the success and roadmap of Dynamics 365 Business Central integration with Power Platform (including Copilot Studio), Business Central mobile apps, the modern user interface and some other areas.
Venkat Krishnan
Sr Technology Specialist
Venkat Krishnan
Sr Technology SpecialistVenkat Krishnan is a Senior Technology Specialist at Microsoft, focusing on Dynamics 365 Supply Chain Management (D365 SCM). With over 22 years of experience in business transformation across sectors such as Automotive, CPG, Retail, Transportation, and Consumer Electronics, Venkat is a recognized leader in driving value through D365 SCM. His expertise lies in helping customers optimize their operations and realize tangible benefits from their supply chain investments.
Saurabh Kuchhal
Senior Solution Architect
Saurabh Kuchhal
Senior Solution Architect>Experienced Microsoft professional with 20+ years of Dynamics 365 suite experience (including Dynamics AX, NAV, CRM, D365) in building/designing highly customer obsessed solutions. I believe in building credibility by hard work, authenticity, and trust.
Meenu Laul
Senior Solution Architect
Meenu Laul
Senior Solution Architect
Mallory Lawhorne
Senior Solution Engineer, AI Business Solutions
Mallory Lawhorne
Senior Solution Engineer, AI Business SolutionsMallory is a seasoned Power Platform strategist with over a decade of experience designing and delivering Power Platform solutions tailored to the unique needs of associations and federal agencies. Known for her sharp problem-solving skills and deep platform expertise, Mallory brings clarity and creativity to complex digital transformations. Based in Northern Virginia, while off the clock, she’s either coaching or playing hockey, chasing her niece and nephews, or negotiating with her cats, Drifter and Floofers, who are convinced they run the household (and her Teams calls).
Shannon Lindsay
Shannon Lindsay
Mike Morton
Vice President, Dynamics 365 Business Central & SMB Business Apps at Microsoft
Mike Morton
Vice President, Dynamics 365 Business Central & SMB Business Apps at MicrosoftMike Morton is the Vice President of Microsoft 365 Dynamics Business Central product team. Mike moved to Denmark in 2020 after spending 24 years working at Microsoft in Redmond. The highlights of Mike’s time at Microsoft include being a founding member of the SharePoint team, the development of Office Offline, and most recently the Fluid Framework (a core technology of the new Microsoft Loop).
Swamy Narayana
VP, Dynamics 365 CXP
Swamy Narayana
VP, Dynamics 365 CXP
Shankar Narayanan SGS
Principal Architect
Shankar Narayanan SGS
Principal ArchitectPrincipal Architect @ Microsoft. Leading up the ISV. Find more @ shankarnarayanan.com
Brian Nielsen
Principal Program Manager
Brian Nielsen
Principal Program Manager
Kennie Pontoppidan
Principal Program Manager
Kennie Pontoppidan
Principal Program ManagerKennie Nybo Pontoppidan works as a program manager in Microsoft, where he works with data analysis and reporting, telemetry, performance tuning, team development, requirements, technical project management, and other odd jobs in the Dynamics 365 Business Central product team. He has worked in the dangerous field between customers, developers and IT pros for many years and done his part of mistakes as a developer and consultant before that in his 25+ years in the it industry. Kennie has no humor.
Nikolai Popov
Senior FastTrack Solution Architect
Nikolai Popov
Senior FastTrack Solution Architect
Rachel Profitt
Principal Program Manager
Rachel Profitt
Principal Program ManagerI am a Principal Program Manager at Microsoft, leading the Business Process Excellence programs. I have over 20 years of experience working with Microsoft Dynamics products, starting from version 2.5 to the latest release. I lead a virtual team focused on ensuring customers and partners use a process-focused approach in their implementations with the goal of making all implementations go faster and better. We are creating the business process catalog and related guidance and tools with the goal to help customers and partners skill up faster, increase adoption, reduce time to value, enable sales teams to sell more effectively and reduce total cost of ownership. I specialize in Finance and Human Resources, two of the core apps of Dynamics 365 that enable organizations to manage their finances, operations, and workforce efficiently and effectively. I am a recipient of the Women of the Channel Award and former Microsoft MVP for Dynamics AX. I am very passionate about training and helping others understand how to use and implement Dynamics 365, and I share my knowledge and insights through my YouTube channel, Dynamics 365 Unboxed.
Gokul Ramesh
GM, D365 FastTrack at Microsoft
Gokul Ramesh
GM, D365 FastTrack at MicrosoftGokul Ramesh is Sr. Director for Dynamics 365 Finance and SCM, Gokul is recognized leader in Microsoft managing large portfolio of Enterprise and SCM customers.
Brion Reusche
Learner-Leader
Brion Reusche
Learner-LeaderLearner-Leader
Dewain Robinson
Principal Copilot Studio Solution Architect at Microsoft
Dewain Robinson
Principal Copilot Studio Solution Architect at MicrosoftDewain Robinson is a Microsoft Principal Solution Architect for Copilot Studio in the PowerCAT organization. He has been working with Conversational AI for over 10 years and with Microsoft technologies and IT for over 30 years. Dewain has experience working with numerous Fortune 500 companies to help them realize their potential with Microsoft solutions and has worked to implement Conversational AI in numerous form factors from IOT-specific to Enterprise scenarios. Dewain has recently worked closely on generative AI and how to change the landscape of conversational applications. Dewain also is known for his YouTube channel as Copilot Studio Dude and has personally trained over 500k people on Copilot Studio and Generative AI.
Minhaj Sahibzada
Minhaj Sahibzada
Freddie Santos
Senior Program Manager - Microsoft Fabric
Freddie Santos
Senior Program Manager - Microsoft FabricWith over 23 years of experience on IT and Data Platform, Freddie had the opportunity to work in different big IT players, supporting and implementing a wide range of Data products. At Microsoft, Freddie worked on different segments and industries with products such as SQL Server, Azure SQL DB, Azure SQLDW, Azure Synapse Analytics, Azure MySQL and Azure Postgres SQL. With experience working with different stakeholders, Feddie helped to implement, support and optimization of customer workloads, along with architecture and system designs on Data Platform.
Vik Singh
Corporate Vice President for Copilot Apps
Vik Singh
Corporate Vice President for Copilot AppsVik Singh is the Corporate Vice President for Copilot Apps in Microsoft's Business & Industry Copilot organization. Copilot Apps transform the workplace with AI-driven solutions that boost efficiency and facilitate informed decision-making. The Copilot Apps suite features role-based copilots for Sales, Service, Marketing, and Finance, plus Project Sophia (which utilizes AI to establish new industry benchmarks for managing business data).
Shiela Sogge
Principal Product Manager
Shiela Sogge
Principal Product ManagerShiela is a principal product manager at Microsoft with experience on human resources, financial planning and finance.
Tad Thompson
Senior Partner Solution Architect MCT, MCP
Tad Thompson
Senior Partner Solution Architect MCT, MCPTad Thompson has more than twenty-two years of experience in Microsoft Power Platform / Dynamics 365 as Solution Architect, Training, and Consulting. Prior to that he worked as a developer and IT Manager. His expertise includes Power Platform, Dynamics 365 CE, Power BI, Power Automate, Copilot Studio, Robotic Process Automation, Customer Insights, Field Service, DAX, SharePoint and SQL Server. He has delivered technical training to partners and customers and presented at dozens of community user group conferences in the US, Europe, and India. Thompson holds a B.S. Degree in Education and is a Microsoft Certified Trainer and Professional.
Anusha Venkatesan
Principal Product Manager
Anusha Venkatesan
Principal Product Manager
Daniel Wollmann
Principal Program Manager
Daniel Wollmann
Principal Program Manager
Henrique Yagi
Principal Product Manager
Henrique Yagi
Principal Product Manager
Kyle Young
Kyle Young
