Artan Ramani
Business Applications Manager & Microsoft Dynamics ERP Specialist
Business Applications Manager with 7+ years of experience spanning IT infrastructure, networking, ITSM, and Microsoft Dynamics ERP. From hands-on system administration to strategic leadership, I bring end-to-end IT expertise that bridges operations and business outcomes.
About
Crafting enterprise solutions with precision and passion
I lead Business Applications strategy and implementation, specializing in Microsoft Dynamics ERP solutions including Dynamics NAV and Dynamics 365 Business Central. With a strong foundation in enterprise architecture and deep understanding of business processes, I bridge the gap between technology and business outcomes.
My approach combines technical excellence with a focus on user experience, ensuring that the solutions I build are not only powerful but also intuitive and efficient for end-users.
Career Highlights
- 7+ years spanning IT infrastructure to ERP leadership
- Full-stack IT background: helpdesk, servers, networking, ITSM, and ERP
- Led 15+ ERP implementations and IT infrastructure projects
- ITIL-aligned service management practitioner
- Experienced in IT project management and vendor oversight
What I'm Focused On Now
Inspired by Derek Sivers' /now page movement - a snapshot of what I'm currently working on and thinking about.
IT Infrastructure Modernization
UpcomingPlanning next-phase server refresh and network optimization across multi-site environments.
Cloud Migration Projects
ActiveLeading the migration of 3 large-scale Microsoft Dynamics NAV environments to Dynamics 365 Business Central Online.
Technical Writing
OngoingWriting a comprehensive guide on AL development best practices and design patterns.
Community Speaking
OngoingPreparing talks for upcoming Directions EMEA and DynamicsCon conferences.
Currently Learning
- Rust programming
- Advanced Kubernetes orchestration
- Machine Learning fundamentals
Currently Exploring
Researching enterprise integration patterns and event-driven architecture for ERP modernization
Current Focus
Last updated: January 2026
Manufacturing Excellence
activeImplementing Business Central manufacturing module to replace legacy shop floor systems
Data Governance Program
activeEstablishing master data management practices and data quality metrics
Disaster Recovery Planning
planningEstablishing comprehensive DR procedures and failover testing for critical systems
Integration Modernization
activeMigrating remaining point-to-point integrations to Azure Service Bus