Meet the SAPinsider Experts

Gain insights and connect with the world’s leading SAPinsider Experts, in the largest and fastest-growing SAP membership group.

Experts

  • Steve Birgfeld

    Highly accomplished Information Technology and Business Operations Leader with 25+ years of demonstrated achievements in delivering superior technological and operational improvements for multibillion-dollar companies. Results-driven professional known for performing technology/financial analysis for matching IT requirements to strategic business goals. Creative problem solver, decision maker, team mentor and communicator with a proven ability to develop tactical…

  • Joerg Boeke

    Joerg Boeke is an SAP BW / HANA solution architect and senior consultant working with BIAnalyst GmbH & Co.KG, with 24 years experience in SAP BW and 10 years experience in SAP HANA , having worked on it since SAP BW 1.2A and first HANA version until recent versions. He offers significant expertise in the SAP BW / HANA, analytical area, including design, data integration, data visualization, performance optimization, and the cleanup of existing SAP BW as well as HANA systems. He is the author of SAP BW 7.x Reporting – Visualize your data,SAP BI Analysis Office - a Practical Guide, SAP HANA SQL-Script

  • Craig L. Brown, Sr.
    Expert since 2022

    As the Principal of one of a few US based certified SAP ALM Hub Partner and Tricentis TOSCA Certified Implementation Partner, Craig Brown leads the Transformation Architect team at Xceleon. A proven leader and an invaluable resource in Information Technology, government, public, and private entities utilize his management skills and keen ability to identify technology-based value opportunities. His 33-year career started in the United States Army as a highly decorated enlisted soldier who globally managed troops to deliver classified mission-critical communications during both peace and wartime efforts. After his honorable service was complete, he joined the private sector, where he held positions that utilized his vast knowledge in technology, management, and process design & application development. His management skills make him a natural leader when guiding resources from multiple business units, as he incorporates processes across various platforms. As a volunteer, Craig has served with SAP's ASUG Solution Manager Special Interest Group (SIG) as the Solution Manager Community Facilitator, focusing on the SAP Solution Manager influence counsel for nine years. In addition to educating the SAP Community about SAP Solution Manager's latest and greatest features and benefits, he also teaches certified application lifecycle management tools tightly integrated with SAP Solution Manager to facilitate value-driven projects and solutions. Craig is also the ASUG IT Operations Alliance Community's Task Force Lead and an SAP Insider Expert focused on application lifecycle management. SAP chose Craig to speak at the 40TH annual SAP Max Attention Summit in Waldorf, Germany, where he outlined the benefits of deploying a fully integrated ITSM system through Solution Manager and the value it enabled for his employer. Craig Brown is a visionary leader in the IT industry and a proven asset to any organization he serves, leveraging his vast knowledge and expertise to drive success.

  • Shawn Brown
    Expert since 2023

    Shawn Brown is a technologists at SAP and an expert on the SAP Business Technology Platform – which simplifies SAP customer landscape and accelerates time to value. Shawn has served the needs of his customers in pre- and post-sales roles with the underlying goal of helping his customers differentiate themselves from their competition.

  • Luke Carlson
    Expert since 2022

    Luke Carlson is an SAP Treasury and Cash Management expert with 15 years of experience delivering SAP Treasury implementations. As a managing partner at Carlson Cash, he works with organizations to optimize their treasury, cash management and electronic banking processes using SAP software. Luke offers a unique perspective developed from his time working with a vast array of Fortune 500 clients.

  • Indrajit Roy Chowdhury
    Expert since 2023

    Indrajit is a SCM solution architect and technology leader helping organization's achieve digital transformation using SAP suite of products. Comprehensive 19 years’ experience in leading large-scale global business transformation projects in the supply chain management area using SAP S/4 HANA and Ariba. Held various leadership position as enterprise architect, supply chain lead, source to pay track lead, spearheading multiple high visibility projects and initiatives highlighting strong project management, client management, and technical and functional business process knowledge. Change agent & problem solver with a passion for technology, skilled in grasping the big picture, conceptualizing, developing, implementing solutions & collaborating closely with business leaders & senior level executives in the parent and customer organization. Customer/Stakeholder obsession to resolve pain points, loves storytelling to influence and build consensus. Provide thought leadership by publishing articles and speaking engagements etc.

  • Cezary Cichocki
    Expert since 2023

    Cezary is a Senior SAP Consultant with over 10 years’ experience working with SAP. Since 2018, Cezary has supported businesses with the transition from SAP ECC to S/4HANA. He has a particular focus on the low cost, high ROI Public Cloud S4HANA releases and improving usability by employing BTP capabilities.

  • Guy Couillard
    Expert since 2022

    As CEO of Baton Simulations, Guy Couillard has helped public and private organizations, software vendors and systems integrators improve the way they position and deploy SAP software. He developed leading edge seminars and reusable methodologies covering the entire enterprise system lifecycle. For more than 20 years, he has been sharing his expertise in technology adoption, risk and knowledge management. In 2015 he became CEO of Baton Simulations, makers of ERPsim, used in 65 countries to accelerate understanding and adoption of SAP solutions. At Baton, Mr. Couillard manages global strategic relationships and the innovation portfolio

  • Darriel Dawne
    Expert since 2023

    Award-winning executive and speaker with deep experience in digital transformations, operational excellence and building engagement. Known for simplifying the hard stuff on high-profile, business critical missions. A collaborative, service-oriented leader with a proven track record of taking strategy to execution. Passionate about making sustainability solutions accessible.

  • Pieter-Jan Deraedt
    Expert since 2023

    Pieter-Jan Deraedt is a SAP Architect mainly focussed on SAP Cloud solutions. Today he runs a Belgian consulting company Amista, where SAP BTP is key pillar in their offering.