Live from SAPinsider Las Vegas 2025: An Interview with Dr. Berg of UNC Charlotte
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⇨ Dr. Berg emphasizes the importance of combining technical skills like Python and AI with a thorough understanding of business processes, illustrating how essential knowledge of data context is for effective SAP system implementation.
⇨ Students are trained to build and train models within the SAP ecosystem, taking advantage of integrated AI tools that enhance scalability and cost-efficiency, while learning the critical role of evolving technologies like generative AI.
⇨ Participation in events like SAP Insider is crucial for professionals to stay updated on innovations, sharing insights from real-world implementations which can open new possibilities in the SAP landscape.
In this episode of the SAP Insider: Las Vegas 2025 podcast, host Robert Holland speaks with Dr. Berg of UNC Charlotte, a seasoned SAP expert and educator, about preparing the next generation of SAP professionals. With over 30 years of SAP experience, including pioneering work in SAP HANA and BW implementations, Dr. Berg now teaches applied machine learning, AI, and SAP systems at UNC Charlotte as part of the SAP University Alliance. The discussion explores how students are being trained not only in technical skills like Python and R, but also in critical business processes like order-to-cash and sales reporting. Dr. Berg emphasizes the importance of understanding data context, the evolving role of AI—including generative AI—and the benefits of building and training models directly within the SAP ecosystem. He also highlights the scalability and cost-efficiency of using SAP’s integrated AI development tools. Finally, he champions events like SAP Insider for staying current with innovations, learning from real-world implementations, and discovering new possibilities across the SAP landscape.
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