From Iran to MVP: Alireza Eshaghzadeh’s Journey in ERP Excellence and Cultural Insights

FULL SHOW NOTES https://www.microsoftinnovationpodcast.com/568  Curious about what it takes to become a tech MVP? Join us as we sit down with Alireza Eshaghzadeh, a distinguished senior business consultant from Oslo, Norway, whose journey from Iran to Norway is nothing short of inspirational. In this episode, Alireza recounts his educational adventures in Trondheim, where he pursued a master's degree in global production management, leading him to excel in Microsoft Dynamics 365 finance and operations. Along the way, you'll get a glimpse into his personal life, from his passion for Persian, Turkish, and Italian cuisines to his love for football—especially his unique transition from playing forward to goalkeeper. Alireza also shares heartwarming stories about his recent marriage and exciting travels with his wife. But that's not all—Alireza dives deep into his career milestones, starting with a university course that sparked his fascination with inventory management and ERP systems. He reflects on pivotal moments, such as learning to think conceptually and solve processes rather than individual issues, and the value of working within a supportive team. Alireza also discusses how personal relationships have significantly shaped his professional journey. Inspired by Japanese cultural principles, this episode is brimming with valuable insights and lessons for anyone passionate about enterprise resource planning and professional growth. Don’t miss this engaging conversation with a dedicated expert in the field. OTHER RESOURCES: Microsoft MVP YouTube Series: How to Become a Microsoft MVP  GitHub: https://github.com/Alireza-Eshaghzadeh  Dynamics user group Norway: https://www.dynug.no/2023/09/04/utnytt-mulighetene-i-forretningsdokumenter/ Microsoft 365 Copilot Adoption is a Microsoft Press book for leaders and consultants. It shows how to identify high-value use cases, set guardrails, enable champions, and measure impact, so Copilot sticks. Practical frameworks, checklists, and metrics you can use this month. Get the book: https://bit.ly/CopilotAdoptionSupport the showIf you want to get in touch with me, you can message me here on Linkedin.Thanks for listening 🚀 - Mark Smith