April 14-17, 2024
Directions North America 2024
Sheraton San Diego Hotel & Marina
Directions NA 2024 was the largest yet, with a turnout of 1,286 attendees, of which 346 were first-timers. The event hosted 291 sessions and workshops for the attendees who represented 30 countries, 42 states and 6 Canadian provinces.
04-15-2024
Being a better ASSET to our customers - Learn Fixed Assets!
Steve and Shawn geek out over Fixed Assets - join these two knuckleheads for an overview on how to implement and process fixed assets in Business Central. Customers always ask about it, you overlook it, let's bring this module out from the dark.
Speakers:
Shawn Dorward
Dynamics Enthusiast | Microsoft MVP | World's Okayest Shawn
Shawn Dorward (Vice President at sa.global) is a business and technology professional focusing on efficiencies and maximizing the return on projects and technology investments.
Shawn proudly serves the Dynamics Community and can often be found presenting at community events around the US and online. He regularly shares his tips and experiences via his personal blog site, LifeHacks365.com. LifeHacks365.com provides tips and tricks for Dynamics 365 products, such as Dynamics GP & Business Central (BC), as well as Office 365 products, such as Excel & Outlook.
Shawn Dorward
Dynamics Enthusiast | Microsoft MVP | World's Okayest Shawn
Shawn Dorward (Vice President at sa.global) is a business and technology professional focusing on efficiencies and maximizing the return on projects and technology investments.
Shawn proudly serves the Dynamics Community and can often be found presenting at community events around the US and online. He regularly shares his tips and experiences via his personal blog site, LifeHacks365.com. LifeHacks365.com provides tips and tricks for Dynamics 365 products, such as Dynamics GP & Business Central (BC), as well as Office 365 products, such as Excel & Outlook.
Steven Chinsky
Accelerynt, VP Dynamics Practice
Past experience
- Over 230+ NAV/BC Implementations in Manufacturers, Supply Chain (WMS), Food and Beverage, Retail, Service, Oil and Gas, Chemical, Industrial Equip., Rental/Service, and Home Goods
- Over 16 years as an Accountant in a variety of positions (VP of Finance, Director of Finance, Audit Manager, Controller, and Director Operations)
- Extensive knowledge and implementation over 30 NAV/BC ISV APPs
Awards
- Microsoft Most Valuable Professional (MVP)
- NAVUG/BC All-Star
- 4-time NAVUG/BC Granite Award recipient
- DUG Guardian Award recipient
Professional
- IMA/CMA - Member 1988
- AICPA - Member 1985
- APICS - Member 2004
- DCI Summit - Programming Committee (2012 - Present, Chair (2016-2018), Board of Advisor (2013-2015 and 2021-Present)
- Dynamics User Group (DUG) - NAV/BC Forum Moderator, Dynamicscon LIVE Content Committee
- Directions NA - Content Committee (2018-Present)
Certifications
- MCP - MB-800
- Dynamics Credentialed Professional
- Microsoft Certified Professional
Steven Chinsky
Accelerynt, VP Dynamics Practice
Past experience
- Over 230+ NAV/BC Implementations in Manufacturers, Supply Chain (WMS), Food and Beverage, Retail, Service, Oil and Gas, Chemical, Industrial Equip., Rental/Service, and Home Goods
- Over 16 years as an Accountant in a variety of positions (VP of Finance, Director of Finance, Audit Manager, Controller, and Director Operations)
- Extensive knowledge and implementation over 30 NAV/BC ISV APPs
Awards
- Microsoft Most Valuable Professional (MVP)
- NAVUG/BC All-Star
- 4-time NAVUG/BC Granite Award recipient
- DUG Guardian Award recipient
Professional
- IMA/CMA - Member 1988
- AICPA - Member 1985
- APICS - Member 2004
- DCI Summit - Programming Committee (2012 - Present, Chair (2016-2018), Board of Advisor (2013-2015 and 2021-Present)
- Dynamics User Group (DUG) - NAV/BC Forum Moderator, Dynamicscon LIVE Content Committee
- Directions NA - Content Committee (2018-Present)
Certifications
- MCP - MB-800
- Dynamics Credentialed Professional
- Microsoft Certified Professional