Dynamic Microsoft Dynamics 365 & Power Platform Architect

Irfan Gavin

Microsoft Dynamics *** and Power Platform Architect

***********@*****.*** 240-***-**** Albany, NY PROFILE

Dynamic and results-driven Microsoft Dynamics 365 and Power Platform Architect with 9+ years of experience designing, implementing, and modernizing enterprise ERP, CRM, and analytics ecosystems. Adept at delivering secure, scalable cloud architectures leveraging Microsoft Azure, Power Platform, Power BI, and Dynamics 365 (F&O, CE/CRM, BC). Proven success leading digital transformation, optimizing operational workflows, and integrating cloud-based systems using modern data services, REST APIs, Azure Integration Services, and DevOps methodologies. Recognized for aligning technology strategy with business outcomes and elevating cross-functional collaboration. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Horizon Technologies, Senior Dynamics 365 & Power Platform Architect

•Lead digital transformation initiatives across Dynamics 365 Finance, Supply Chain, anAd Power Platform ecosystems.

• Designed hybrid cloud architecture integrating Dynamics 365 with Azure Synapse, Azure SQL, Azure Data Lake, and Dataverse to support enterprise analytics and governance.

• Built secure ALM pipelines using Azure DevOps for CI/CD automation across Power Platform and Dynamics environments.

• Implemented Power Platform Center of Excellence (CoE), driving governance, security, and environment strategy.

• Mentored solution architects while supporting Microsoft enterprise pre-sales and cloud roadmap planning.

• Led adoption of AI and Copilot capabilities integrating Dynamics 365 with Azure OpenAI Service. Avanade, Senior Consultant – Dynamics 365 Business Central & Power Platform

•Delivered full-cycle Business Central implementations across manufacturing and distribution clients.

• Developed AL extensions for warehouse, costing, service management, and financial workflows.

• Designed and deployed Power BI datasets, dashboards, and Azure-hosted dataflows for finance and operations teams.

• Automated accounting, approvals, and integration processes using Power Automate + Azure Logic Apps.

• Authored internal best-practice documentation and conducted client training on BC, Power Platform, and cloud adoption. sa.global, Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations Developer

•Architected global rollout of Dynamics 365 F&O integrated with procurement, logistics, and third party systems.

•Designed enterprise-grade migration pipelines using Azure Data Factory & DMF.

• Developed and optimized Dual Write integrations across F&O and CE for unified sales-to-finance alignment.

• Built X++ customizations for financial consolidations, intercompany processes, and workflow automation.

•Collaborated with Microsoft FastTrack architects to ensure security and compliance alignment. PowerObjects, Junior Dynamics CRM Consultant

•Delivered enterprise CRM implementations for clients in healthcare and financial services.

• Built scalable Power Apps and Power Automate workflows for case management, field service, and lead routing.

• Migrated CRM 2013 to Dynamics 365 Online with minimal downtime and full data integrity.

• Developed plug-ins (C#), JavaScript extensions, and Power BI dashboards for executive reporting.

• Conducted workshops on CRM extensibility and Azure-based integration patterns. EDUCATION

Bachelors in Computer Science, ASA College

SKILLS

Dynamics 365 & ERP/CRM Modules: Dynamics 365 Finance and Operations (F&O), Dynamics 365 Business Central (BC), Dynamics 365 Customer Engagement (CE/CRM), Sales, Service, Marketing, Field Service, Project Operations, Human Resources (HR), Supply Chain Management (SCM), Legacy ERP Migration (QuickBooks, Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012, NAV 2016 DevOps & Lifecycle: Azure DevOps Pipelines (CI/CD - Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment), Lifecycle Services (LCS) for Dynamics 365 F&O, GitHub Actions, Visual Studio Code, Visual Studio, Environment Strategy (Development, Testing, Production), Solution Layering and Deployment

Consulting & Soft Skills: Fit-Gap Analysis, Business Process Mapping, Agile, Scrum, SAFe (Scaled Agile Framework), Client Workshops, UAT

(User Acceptance Testing) Facilitation, End-User Training & Enablement, Cross- Functional Communication (IT, Finance, Operations, Sales), C- Level Presentations & Strategic Alignment

Power Platform: Power Apps (Canvas & Model- Driven), Power Automate (Cloud & Desktop Flows), Power BI (Business Intelligence), Power Virtual Agents (PVA), Al Builder (Artificial Intelligence), Dataverse (Common Data Service), Power Platform CoE (Center of Excellence) Starter Kit Reporting & Analytics: Power BI Embedded, Paginated Reports, SSRS, Jet Reports, KPIs (Key Performance Indicators) for Finance, Sales, Field Operations, Excel PivotTables, Power Query

Development & Integration: Dual Write, OData (Open Data Protocol), Custom Connectors, Azure Logic Apps, Azure Service Bus, AL Language

(for Business Central Extensions), JavaScript, C#, .NET (for CRM Plugins and Extensions), REST/SOAP APIs, Webhooks, Data Management Framework (DIXF), SQL Server, SSRS (SQL Server Reporting Services) Architecture & Governance: Solution Architecture & Technical Design, Platform Governance & Application Lifecycle Management (ALM), Licensing & Capacity Planning, Security Model Design (Teams, Roles, Business Units, Field- Level Security), CoE Strategy, DLP (Data Loss Prevention) Policies

Cloud & Azure Services: Azure Synapse, Azure SQL, Azure Data Lake, Azure Data Factory, Azure Logic Apps, Azure Functions Azure API Management, Azure Service Bus, Azure Key Vault, Azure Monitor Azure Active Directory / Entra ID, Azure Integration Services CERTIFICATES

Microsoft Certified: Azure

Solutions Architect Expert

(AZ-305)

Microsoft Certified: Azure

Administrator Associate (AZ-

104)

Microsoft Certified: Power

Platform Fundamentals (PL-

900)

09/2023 – Present

12/2020 – 08/2023

06/2018 – 11/2020

06/2014 – 09/2016

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