Helping the Dynamics community do its best work
I am Tharanga Chandrasekara, Head of Technology at Equerra, a Microsoft MVP of 11 years, focused on Business Central, integration, and AI adoption.
- Role
- Head of Technology, Equerra
- Based
- New Zealand & Australia
- Focus
- BC, integration, AI
My story
I have spent more than 15 years in the Microsoft Dynamics ecosystem, from NAV through to modern Business Central. Today I lead technology at Equerra as Head of Technology, helping teams deliver Business Central well, connect it to the rest of their business through solid integrations, and adopt AI in ways that are practical and safe.
What I help with
Business Central implementations and upgrades, integration architecture and design, and AI and Copilot adoption, plus growing the skills of the developers and consultants working alongside me.
Speaking and community
I speak regularly across the Microsoft Dynamics and Business Central community, with practical, hands-on sessions drawn from projects I am actively shipping rather than theory. My topics focus on Business Central solution design and development, Azure integrations, AI adoption, and best practices.
Conferences and events I have spoken at:
- Directions Asia
- Directions EMEA
- BC TechDays
- Directions ANZ Day
- Directions Days of Knowledge ANZ
- Auckland BC User Group
I am also a co-organiser of the Auckland D365 Business Central User Group, Directions Days of Knowledge ANZ, and Directions ANZ Day.
Microsoft MVP
Since 2016 I have been recognised as a Microsoft MVP for Business Applications, and I am the longest-running Business Applications MVP in the ANZ region. The award recognises ongoing contribution to the community through writing, speaking, and mentoring.
Away from the keyboard
When I am not building software, I am usually building with Lego. I am a big fan of the hobby, especially Lego Technic and train models, where the things I enjoy at work show up in plastic: clean design, systems that actually move, and the quiet satisfaction of getting every piece to work together.