Richard Draper, Founding Partner and Solution Architect, with more than two decades of experience in the AX channel and over ...
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Richard Draper, Founding Partner and Solution Architect, with more than two decades of experience in the AX channel and over 28 years in ERP business consulting, Richard has worked extensively with other team members to help Avantiico become a top trusted source in the AX user community. As a Solution Architect, he significantly contributes to all aspects of the AX project lifecycle, helping customers document and improve business processes by leveraging standard features and functions within Microsoft Dynamics® AX. As the AX Solution Architect/Lead Consultant, Richard has successfully deployed AX on 40+ projects covering many industry and commercial sectors across international borders.Richard focused on Business Studies and Information Technology at Nottingham University, UK, then served as a Business Consultant for seven years in the food industry. His AX career started in 1994, when he joined as a partner at a medium-sized consultancy company focusing on XAL (the predecessor to Axapta) and Axapta. After selling this business in 1999, he continued as a Senior AX Business Consultant for a large UK AX Gold partner. In early 2006, he founded Avantiico with Lauge Mathiasen.Richard is passionate about the AX product, with certifications in AX 2012 finance, trade, logistics and projects as well as being a frequent presenter and subject matter expert at Microsoft Dynamics AX User Group (AXUG) Summit events and chapter meetings worldwide. He has also trained senior AX ERP personnel in advanced supply chain management as a part of a Microsoft® Academy Initiative. When not working on AX, Richard enjoys sailing, hiking, windsurfing, kitesurfing and photography.