Deepak Agarwal
MVP, Solution Architect at Capgemini
Birmingham, United Kingdom
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As a seasoned Solution Architect specializing in Dynamics 365 Finance and Operations (D365FO), I bring a wealth of experience in end-to-end project implementation. My focus is on streamlining business processes and optimizing solutions by leveraging industry best practices and robust coding standards.
I lead technical teams with a commitment to delivering high-quality, end-to-end technical deliverables. My role involves mentoring team members, delivering internal training sessions, and driving client workshops to ensure successful project outcomes. I excel in fostering a collaborative and innovative environment, encouraging my team to reach their full potential.
With a strong background in pre-sales, I excel in conducting client workshops to understand their needs and provide tailored solutions that drive business value. My goal is to help organizations achieve operational excellence and maximize their investment in D365FO.
My leadership style is characterized by effective communication, strategic thinking, and a proactive approach to problem-solving. I am adept at building strong relationships with stakeholders, ensuring alignment with business objectives, and navigating complex project challenges with ease. My ability to inspire and motivate teams has been instrumental in delivering successful projects and driving continuous improvement.
I am a Microsoft Certified Solution Expert for business applications and a Microsoft Most Valuable Professional (MVP) on business solutions for Eleven consecutive years since 2013. I am also a blogger and the author of two books on MS Dynamics 365 FO reporting and development. My mission is to leverage the power of Dynamics 365 to transform businesses and create value for customers.
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Inbound Custom Services in Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations: A Practical Guide
This technical session is tailored for developers, technical consultants, and integration specialists working with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations (F&O). It focuses on building and configuring custom inbound services, providing a step-by-step walkthrough from code to testing.
Key topics include:
Designing contract classes to define data structures
Implementing service classes to encapsulate business logic
Registering services using the AOT (Application Object Tree) service object
Setting up and using Postman for integration testing
In the Postman segment, we’ll dive into:
Configuring environments and variables to streamline testing across different instances
Constructing and sending HTTP requests (e.g., POST, GET) to your custom F&O services
Setting headers and authentication for secure communication
By the end of the session, you'll be equipped to confidently develop, expose, and test custom services in F&O using industry-standard tools and practices.
Dynamics 365 for Finance and Operations and Git in Harmony
As Dynamics 365 Finance and Operations evolves, so must our development practices. This session explores how Git—an industry-standard version control system—can be effectively integrated into D365FO development workflows to bring agility, traceability, and collaboration to the forefront.
We’ll walk through practical strategies and real-world insights, covering:
- Why Git? A comparison of Git vs. TFVC
- Core Git Concepts: Key terminology and essential commands
- Hosting Options: Azure Repos vs. GitHub—choosing the right platform
- Repository Structure: Managing PackageLocalDirectory and symbolic links
- Branching Strategies: Aligning Git workflows with D365FO development cycles
- Automation and pipelines: Integrating Git with build and release pipelines
Whether you're a developer, architect, or DevOps engineer, this session will equip you with the tools and insights to modernize your D365FO ALM strategy using Git.
Technical Requirements:
Understanding of version control and its basic concept
Deepak Agarwal
MVP, Solution Architect at Capgemini
Birmingham, United Kingdom
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