FastTrack Recognised Solution Architects—Dynamics 365
The Dynamics 365 product engineering team recognises practising solution architects for consistently exhibiting deep architecture expertise and creating high-quality solutions for customers during Dynamics 365 FastTrack governed engagements. A FastTrack Recognised Solution Architect typically works for a system integrator partner with a Dynamics 365 practice. Read about the architects who have achieved this distinction.
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Customer Engagement

Adam Piercy
Solution Architect, Hitachi Solutions Canada, Ltd.
- 11 years of experience with the CRM applications of Dynamics 365
- 6 years as a solution architect
- 4 FastTrack projects
- Industry specializations: insurance, local government, membership, service
Customer Engagement

Adam Piercy
Solution Architect, Hitachi Solutions Canada, Ltd.
Adam has more than 11 years of Dynamics 365 experience across a wide variety of projects and sectors. Since 2012, he has used his UX expertise to solve complex problems with creative yet simple and elegant solutions. With a guiding mantra of “front-to-back, not back-to-front,” Adam maintains an overarching project focus of maximizing user adoption to ensure efficiency and productivity objectives are realized. Adam listens, engages, understands, and puts clients at ease in difficult situations to create amazing outcomes.
Unified Operations

Ajit Srivastava
Director, Hitachi Solutions USA, Ltd.
- 16 years of experience with the ERP applications in Dynamics 365
- 6 years as a solution architect
- 4 FastTrack projects
- Industry specializations: insurance, distribution, trade, professional services
Unified Operations

Ajit Srivastava
Director, Hitachi Solutions USA, Ltd.
Ajit has more than 16 years building expertise with Dynamics 365 in the areas of customer-centric ERP, global implementations, and upgrade projects. His specialization spans development, architecture, operations, and project lifecycle management. Ajit uses his understanding of the unique industry challenges customers face to architect the right solutions and services for them. Focusing on delivering high-quality projects, adopting new Microsoft technologies, and sharing his knowledge, Ajit’s technical and business insight helps customers use resources more efficiently and fosters lasting customer relationships.
Customer Engagement

Alex Ries
Director, Solution Architect, Avanade, United States
- 16 years of experience with the CRM applications of Dynamics 365
- 9 years as a solution architect
- 10 FastTrack projects
Customer Engagement

Alex Ries
Director, Solution Architect, Avanade, United States
Alex is a highly experienced Dynamics 365 customer engagement solution architect with a passion for integrating cutting-edge technologies such as AI and gamification into his solutions. With a deep understanding of Dynamics 365 and the latest trends in customer engagement, Alex has successfully led dozens of projects—transforming the way businesses interact with their customers.
Unified Operations

Ananda Subramanian Surya Narayanan
Principal Consultant, Infosys, India
- 15 years of experience with the ERP applications of Dynamics 365
- 7 years as a solution architect
- 8 FastTrack projects
- Industry specialisations: manufacturing, non-profit, supply chain, professional services
Unified Operations

Ananda Subramanian Surya Narayanan
Principal Consultant, Infosys, India
Ananda has experience in strategy, transformation, and business operations, with specialization in manufacturing, supply chain, professional services, and non-profit industries. During his more than 15 years, he has led various full-cycle ERP implementations and Dynamics 365 upgrade projects. Ananda is skilled at thoroughly evaluating out-of-the-box capabilities to minimize customizations and strives to find innovative solutions for critical issues. He also leads the Infosys Center of Excellence – Technical Architect Board, which focuses on sharing best practices for deploying new Microsoft technologies and delivering project quality. He consistently drives client success using delivery methodology and application lifecycle management (ALM) to improve implementations.
Customer Engagement

Anna Ivanova-Brusdeilins
Solution Architect, ORBIS Austria GmbH
- 10 years of experience with the CRM applications of Dynamics 365
- 9 years as a solution architect
- 4 FastTrack projects
- Industry specializations: logistics, automotive, professional services, manufacturing, finance
Customer Engagement

Anna Ivanova-Brusdeilins
Solution Architect, ORBIS Austria GmbH
Anna has more than 13 years of consulting experience, specializing in Dynamics 365 for the past nine years. Having architected and implemented more than 20 Dynamics 365 solutions, she is an expert on complex integration scenarios and sound application lifecycle management (ALM) practices. Within Anna’s organization, she has been the driving force moving projects to agile methodology, setting up the right DevOps process, and adopting tested governance processes for successful go-lives.
Customer Engagement

Armin Fischer
Solution Architect, Avanade, Germany
- 13 years of experience with the CRM applications of Dynamics 365
- 16 years as a solution architect
- 4 FastTrack projects
- Industry specializations: manufacturing, telecommunications
Customer Engagement

Armin Fischer
Solution Architect, Avanade, Germany
Armin has a long track record of successfully leading and architecting Dynamics 365 Sales, Customer Service, and Field Service solutions and Azure services. He specializes in line-of-business system integration for on-premises environments. Armin is very hands-on and at any given time he owns the end-to-end design, build, delivery, and operations of multiple enterprise applications. He strongly believes in the power of automation and strives to avoid redundancy, reduce latency, and enhance quality. He also builds Avanade accelerators and assets to ensure maximum ROI for customers.
Customer Engagement

Arunkumar Pandurangan
Group Manager, Avanade, Australia
- 16 years of experience with the CRM applications of Dynamics 365
- 9 years as a solution architect
- 2 FastTrack projects
- Industry specialisations: field service, banking, retail, customer service
Customer Engagement

Arunkumar Pandurangan
Group Manager, Avanade, Australia
Arun has worked across the customer lifecycle, from presale to implementation. He enjoys building robust and scalable solutions using the latest technology, maximizing business value with an emphasis on ease of adoption for end users. Arun believes that paying attention to detail, enforcing best practices, and undertaking preemptive preventive work are the keys to successful large-scale implementations. He is passionate about harvesting reusable components and solutions to meet business challenges while balancing a project’s business needs. His expertise is in Dynamics 365 Sales, Customer Service, Marketing, and Field Service solutions.
Unified Operations

Ashok Kumar
Solution Architect, Sonata Software, India
- 11 years of experience with the ERP applications of Dynamics 365
- 5 years as a solution architect
- 4 FastTrack projects
- Industry specializations: retail, e-commerce, distribution, service management
Unified Operations

Ashok Kumar
Solution Architect, Sonata Software, India
Ashok Kumar has more than 11 years of expertise as a solution specialist who continually delivers unique global architectural designs. In his current role, he is responsible for delivering SDLC-process compliant enhancements, customizations, and technical solutions for customer projects that adhere to retail and distribution industry best business practices. Ashok ensures enterprise implementations are aligned to business strategy and specializes in business process improvement, change management, and technology evaluation consulting.
Unified Operations

Austin Miller
Solution Architect, Blue Horseshoe Solutions, Part of Accenture, United States
- 8 years of experience with the ERP applications of Dynamics 365
- 7 years as a solution architect
- 5 FastTrack projects
- Industry specialisations: supply chain, food and beverage, consumer packaged goods, distribution
Unified Operations

Austin Miller
Solution Architect, Blue Horseshoe Solutions, Part of Accenture, United States
With more than seven years of experience, Austin has a knack for understanding how to meet business requirements and challenges with effective Dynamics 365 solutions. He has expertise in development, design, management, and architecture, and he is highly regarded for his ability to detect potential issues and correct them before they become problems. Austin brings focus to cutting-edge technologies to ensure customers implement robust and opportunistic solutions. With his extensive industry and technical knowledge, Austin delivers optimal Dynamics 365 solutions on time and on budget, every time.
Customer Engagement

Ben Bartle
Senior Solution Architect, KPMG, United Kingdom
- 17 years of experience with the CRM applications of Dynamics 365
- 10 years as a solution architect
- 3 FastTrack projects
- Industry specializations: local and centralized governments, financial services, retail
Customer Engagement

Ben Bartle
Senior Solution Architect, KPMG, United Kingdom
A tech addict and DevOps advocate, Ben started his Dynamics 365 journey with a CRM provider in 2006 before moving on to lead full-cycle implementations. Keen to remain technically hands-on, he designs and develops Dynamics 365 solutions that work with complex back-office systems, as well as modern web apps to enhance engagement and deliver outstanding user experiences. Ben is adept at visualizing new functionality to suit business requirements and deploying effective solutions.
Customer Engagement

Björn Laroy
Solution Architect, Business Elements Belgium S. A.
- 15 years of experience with the CRM applications of Dynamics 365
- 7 years as a solution architect
- 5 FastTrack projects
- Industry specializations: banking, finance
Customer Engagement

Björn Laroy
Solution Architect, Business Elements Belgium S. A.
Besides architecting and leading multiple CRM implementations, Björn has led more than five full-cycle cloud transformation journeys for enterprise clients. He has demonstrated deep expertise across Dynamics 365 customer engagement applications, building a period focused on customer satisfaction through best practices and commitment to quality. Björn loves challenging projects and strives to exceed client expectations through optimal solutions delivered on time. He believes in continuous learning and actively partners with his peers to foster the spirit of collaboration.
Customer Engagement

Christian Brandhofer
Partner, ORBIS Austria GmbH
- 9 years of experience with the CRM applications of Dynamics 365
- 7 years as a solution architect
- 7 FastTrack projects
- Industry specializations: manufacturing, construction supply, machine building
Customer Engagement

Christian Brandhofer
Partner, ORBIS Austria GmbH
Christian has more than 16 years of experience with CRM applications in the Central European market. Since shifting his focus to Dynamics 365 in 2015, he stands out for his technical and analytical skills, broad experience in process design and optimization, and industry insight, adding value to any project in the construction supply and manufacturing industries. Christian’s strengths lie in the areas of sales, marketing, and complex integration scenarios.
Learn more about the eligibility requirements and nomination process for FastTrack Recognised Solutions Architects.
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