Practice Lead / Pre Sales Solutions Architect – Business Central & AI

Candidate Description

With more than 25 years navigating the IT and consulting landscape, this professional blends strategic vision with deep technical expertise in Microsoft Dynamics 365, Power Platform and Azure to drive enterprise transformation. They have built and led high-performing practices at a Technology Company and a Consulting Firm, engaging stakeholders from C-suite to technical teams, and consistently delivering scalable ERP, CRM and integration solutions across FMCG, financial services and not-for-profit sectors. Known for authentic leadership, they excel at mentoring talent, cultivating collaborative cultures and aligning technology roadmaps with business objectives.

Their technical acumen is demonstrated through architecting complex integrations using Azure Logic Apps, Functions, Service Bus and API Management, spearheading data migration and DevOps pipelines, and delivering end-to-end Dynamics 365 Business Central and Customer Engagement deployments. Key achievements include creating a NZD 7 million sales pipeline in under a year, executing three seamless enterprise go-lives for an Insurance Company, and designing AI-driven presales analytics that accelerate proposal turnaround and boost win-rates. Adept at Agile, Scrum, Kanban and Waterfall, they manage full SDLC delivery while ensuring governance, quality assurance and continuous improvement.

A natural mentor and change agent, they foster high-trust environments, guide cross-functional squads through complex challenges and champion innovation such as AI-enabled tooling. Their ability to unite strategic thinking, hands-on solution architecture and people-centred leadership positions them as a valuable partner for organisations seeking to modernise systems, optimise processes and unlock sustainable growth.