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Head shot of Sunny Vasty In our next spotlight in our Team Member Spotlight series, we turn the spotlight on Senior Application Engineer, Sunny Vasty. Educational Journey Sunny's foundation in technology was built through dedicated academic pursuit. After earning an associate’s degree in computer science from College of DuPage, Sunny continued his education at Lewis University, where he completed a bachelor’s degree in computer science. Professional Background Before joining the Corterra Solutions team, Sunny gained valuable experience through multiple roles at College of DuPage. As both a programmer and IT specialist, he developed a comprehensive understanding of technical systems and software development, while honing their problem-solving abilities in a dynamic educational environment. Current Role At Corterra Solutions, Sunny specializes in building and extending business applications within Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance and Operations. His expertise shines in developing sophisticated solutions that streamline business processes and enhance operational efficiency. A significant portion of his work focuses on creating and implementing mobile applications that revolutionize inventory management and manufacturing operations. Some of Sunny's notable contributions include: Developing mobile, handheld that enable real-time inventory transaction processing Creating specialized solutions for printing labels in manufacturing operations Customizing Dynamics 365 F&O to meet specific client business requirements Sunny's contributions extend beyond technical development. His experience in creating practical, user-friendly solutions helps bridge the gap between complex business requirements and technological implementation. His collaborative approach and commitment to delivering efficient solutions make him an invaluable member of the Corterra Solutions team. Join us in celebrating Sunny Vasty, whose expertise and dedication help drive Corterra Solutions' commitment to excellence in technology solutions. Q&A Q: What is your favorite part about working at Corterra Solutions? My favorite part of working at Corterra is the constant challenge and opportunity to learn something new every day, along with the creative freedom when it comes to customizing the application. Q: What are three words to describe Corterra Solutions? Innovative, resourceful, determined. Q: How do you like to spend your time when you are not working? I love hanging out with my family, playing sports, and lifting weights.

Most deployments of Dynamics 365 Business Central are SaaS in the Microsoft cloud. With that said, there is an on-remises, self-hosted deployment option. If you are in a sovereign or government loud, this is your only option as the publish date. You may also want more control over your deployment than what comes with the SaaS version. Below outlines benefits, drawbacks, and considerations for choosing to go on on-premises to make the deployment and ongoing support successful.

The Corterra team is happy to spotlight Megan Elliott in this edition of our Team Member Spotlight. Educated in Systems Engineering and Design at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Megan joined Corterra as a Special Projects Consultant in 2021. Throughout her tenure, Megan has supported a wide variety of client needs and implemented numerous new features, showcasing her versatility and dedication. Megan has executed numerous successful projects, including an HR Information Systems software assessment and HITRUST compliance deployment. She also led the successful deployment of the Dynamics 365 Asset Management maintenance system across three manufacturing facilities in the US. This project included implementation, data migration, and training for over 75 maintenance technicians, supporting more than 5,000 assets and preventive maintenance schedules. Through those successes, she was promoted to Senior Business Systems Analyst in 2023. Recently, Megan is broadening her skillset more through implementation of Dynamics 365 Finance for a global distributor and manufacturer. With legal entities in over 20 countries, this project involves complex financial integrations, process optimizations, and extensive user training, ensuring a smooth transition and enhanced financial operations for the client once live. Megan’s ability to adapt and meet diverse client requirements has made her an invaluable asset to our team . Q&A Q: What is your favorite part about working at Corterra Solutions? My favorite part of working here is that I am constantly learning something new. Since each client and each project are totally different from another, every day presents a new challenge! Being able to learn and dive into multiple business processes has greatly increased my knowledge across a multitude of topics in just a couple of years. The opportunities for learning and growing are truly endless! Q: What are three words to describe Corterra Solutions? Innovative, determined, & adaptive Q: How do you like to spend your time when you are not working? I love hanging out with my friends, going to concerts, or watching reality TV. Q: What are some interesting things about you that people might not know about you? I am a big reader and am always trying to challenge myself by choosing a wide array of genres. I’m always accepting book recs!

Learn more about Corterra team member and Infrastructure Manager, Doug Wolsfeld Doug Wolsfeld Infrastructure Manager Doug Wolsfeld manages Corterra Solutions’ help desk team in providing hands-on, day-to-day support and timely resolution of clients’ application and user issues. Doug brings versatile system administration, customer service, and business development experience to his role, and works side-by-side with client teams to ensure their systems perform optimally and without interruption. His specialization areas include virtual server environments, disaster recovery planning, Microsoft SharePoint, and Microsoft Dynamics GP applications for finance and accounting in professional and financial services, healthcare, defense, manufacturing and other industries. Doug began his IT career at Corterra Solutions managing server setups, applications upgrades, and user issues, while at the same time expanding his systems knowledge by researching and evaluating new tools to address client requests. In his role, Doug acts as an extension of clients’ internal IT teams, at times working onsite at client locations to offer in-person expertise, troubleshooting, and support. Prior to joining Corterra, Doug held business development and account management roles at a large financial services firm for nearly five years, an experience that honed his client service skills and knowledge of the professional services industry. Doug earned his Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, with a focus on Risk Management and Insurance, from the Fisher College of Business at Ohio State University. Other Team Members Ted Lindholm President Shawn McCormick Solution Delivery Lead Nicolette Fife Controller, Finance Lead Marc Huber Director of Infrastructure Joe Bonomo Principal Architect Jordan Higgins Principal Architect Jacob Brindle Solution Architect Ryan Kenna Manager, Solution Delivery Will Parker Manager, Solution Delivery

Learn more about Corterra team member and Controller, Finance Lead, Nicolette Fife Nicolette Fife Controller, Finance Lead Nicolette plays a critical role in providing day-to-day support, helping clients identify process improvement opportunities and coordinating the implementation of operational and program enhancements. Nicolette brings expertise in finance, accounting, statistics, and customer support in the manufacturing and logistics industries. Her background well positions her to support clients’ financial and CRM business systems, and the integration of their ERP with complex manufacturing systems. Her broad knowledge base combined with her ability to foster close client relationships enables Nicolette to gain a deeper understanding of each client’s business to guide the development and delivery of best-in-class solutions. Nicolette specializes in Microsoft Dynamics GP and CRM systems in addition to SQL and JavaScript programming. She works closely with both internal and client technical teams to expand her IT skillset and take on additional management responsibilities for a growing client portfolio. Prior to joining Corterra Solutions, Nicolette served as an accounting assistant for a retail logistics company, where she gained hands-on experience in accounting and finance procedures. Niclolette holds a Bachelor of Liberal Arts and Sciences in Statistics from the University of Illinois. She is also an active Member of American Statistics Association. Other Team Members Ted Lindholm President Shawn McCormick Solution Delivery Lead Marc Huber Director of Infrastructure Joe Bonomo Principal Architect Jordan Higgins Principal Architect Jacob Brindle Solution Architect Doug Wolsfeld Infrastructure Manager Ryan Kenna Manager, Solution Delivery Will Parker Manager, Solution Delivery

Learn more about Corterra team member and Manager, Solution Delivery, Will Parker Will Parker Manager, Solution Delivery Will facilitates delivery of solutions for Corterra working with clients, functional consultants, and the development teams to deliver value and solve business problems with technology. After graduating from the University of Illinois at Chicago with a degree in Information and Decision Sciences, Will started his career with Corterra Solutions in 2016 as a Developer. His initial projects involved optical character recognition for forms processing using the Monarch software, report writing, and Microsoft Dynamics CRM configuration and extension. Will's experience includes leading the development and configuration efforts for a client with international operations in over twenty-six different countries. Through diligence, determination, and excellent communication, Will earned his current position, Lead Developer, managing a team of developers and working directly with clients to gather requirements and solve business problems. He is endorsed by his colleagues for his skills in SQL Server, SSIS, and Microsoft Dynamics 365. Outside of technical skills, Will has an ability to think freely and find creative solutions to difficult problems to deliver value for Corterra’s clients. In addition to his existing skills, Will is actively learning new cloud technologies in Microsoft Azure, the Power Platform, and Dynamics 365 Business Central to continue to drive value for Corterra's clients and address their challenges. When not supporting clients and his team, Will enjoys playing bass guitar in a band and playing disc golf. Other Team Members Ted Lindholm President Shawn McCormick Solution Delivery Lead Nicolette Fife Controller, Finance Lead Marc Huber Director of Infrastructure Joe Bonomo Principal Architect Jordan Higgins Principal Architect Jacob Brindle Solution Architect Doug Wolsfeld Infrastructure Manager Ryan Kenna Manager, Solution Delivery