# Shawn Lenker

_Senior D365 / ERP Systems Builder | Integrations | Technical Leadership | Practical AI_

Systems Guide for AI, ERP, and practical business systems

Email: [shawntlenker@gmail.com](mailto:shawntlenker@gmail.com) | LinkedIn: [linkedin.com/in/shawn-l-52691620](https://www.linkedin.com/in/shawn-l-52691620/) | GitHub: [github.com/BlueWizarding](https://github.com/BlueWizarding) | Bluewizarding: [bluewizarding.com](https://www.bluewizarding.com)

## Summary

Senior technical professional with 15+ years across enterprise systems, software delivery, and business transformation. Deep experience in Dynamics 365 Finance and Operations, Dynamics AX, D365CE, Azure integrations, C#, X++, SSRS, SQL / TSQL, DevOps, technical specification authoring, stakeholder translation, and practical AI-assisted workflow design.

## Core Strengths

- **ERP and application delivery**: D365FO development, D365CE development, Dynamics AX, C#, X++, SSRS, SQL / TSQL
- **Integration and systems design**: Azure integrations, Service Bus and Topics, Technical specification authoring, Solution diagramming, Requirements shaping, Practical AI workflow design
- **Leadership and operating style**: Development management, Agile delivery, Team mentoring, Consultant training, Stakeholder communication, Solution hardening

## Experience

### Senior D365 Developer | Patagonia Inc.
2022 - 2025

- Led and owned D365 initiatives across global finance and operations inside a high-accountability enterprise environment.
- Built custom solutions and system integrations using D365, Azure Service Bus, and Azure Service Topics.
- Delivered tracing, treasury, payments, and cross-platform work including Application Insights Node.js instrumentation, SKS treasury, Adyen, and D365CE to D365FO connectivity.
- **Selected platforms and scope**: D365, Azure, Node.js, SKS, Adyen, Avalara Tax, Vertex Tax, Solution Architecture

### Technical Consultant | Sikich (MS Gold Partner)
2021 - 2022

- Delivered D365FO upgrades and Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance and Operations implementations across client environments.
- Supported architecture refinement, requirements shaping, and technical execution for multiple consulting engagements.
- Worked across integration, tax, and business systems concerns while helping client teams move complex work toward delivery.
- **Selected platforms and scope**: D365FO, Solution Architecture, Project Management, Integration, Spec Refinement, Avalara Tax

### Application Developer | Biamp Systems
2019 - 2021

- Specialized in D365 FO development while also contributing part-time D365 CE development work.
- Designed test bed systems and customizations that supported manufacturing operations.
- Built third-party integrations and practical extensions around business workflows and shop-floor realities.
- **Selected platforms and scope**: D365FO, D365CE, Manufacturing, BOM Management, Cogiscan, Third-Party Integrations

### IT Development Manager | National Technical Systems
2015 - 2019

- Headed the Dynamics AX development team and managed developers integrating Dynamics 365 CRM with the in-house AX ERP system.
- Led upgrade and implementation work for D365 Finance and Operations in a regulated, high-trust operating environment.
- Owned delivery across application development, reporting, data, and team coordination.
- **Selected platforms and scope**: Dynamics AX, Dynamics 365 CRM, X++, C#, SSRS, SQL / TSQL, Team Foundation Server, ITAR Registered

## Certifications

- Microsoft Certified Expert
- MB-300
- MB-500
- MB-700