SAP Learning Insights

In this episode of SAP Learning Insights, our host David Chaviano welcomes Claudia Kischa. Claudia is an expert for SAP partner certification and learning adoption from the SAP Headquarters in Walldorf, Germany. The conversation dives deep into the transformative changes that SAP certification has undergone recently, transitioning to a more practical and engaging model that reflects real-world sce...

In this episode of SAP Learning Insights, David Chaviano hosts Bob Szymanski, a university professor from Georgia Southern University and a prominent voice in integrating SAP into academic curricula. The conversation is about the fundamental question: What is SAP? David reveals his desire to present SAP in a beginner-friendly manner, and Bob takes this opportunity toshare his insights, experiences...

In this episode, David Chaviano met again with StefanosPougkas from SAP to talk about the evolution of SAP's financial offerings. They explore the core functions of SAP Financials, the shift to SAP Public Cloud solutions, and the importance of foundational accounting knowledge for newcomers. Stefanos highlights the impact of AI on automating financial processes and encourages embracing a fit-t...

In this episode, David Chaviano discusses Akshay Patel's journeyfrom electrical engineering to becoming a junior SAP consultant at Syntax,Canada. Akshay shares how his diverse experiences sparked an interest in SAPconsulting, leading to formal training and certifications in sourcing andprocurement. He highlights the challenges of entering the job market and thepersistence needed to secure his...

SAP BTP expert Sebastiano Marchesini shares his story of a near-perfect SAP S/4HANA go-live. Working with a famous food and beverage company, his team built a BTP extension to automate invoice processing using AI. Sebastiano credits theproject's success to high customer involvement, where constant collaboration and consistent testing ensured a smooth rollout. He emphasizes the "Clean Core...

In this episode of our InternView mini-series, host Eden met with Domenic Glass, HR Senior Recruitment Consultant at SAP, to explore the world of recruiting for early talents. Dominic shares his journey from sociology studies to becoming a recruitment expert, offering invaluable insights into what makes SAP unique for early-career professionals. He emphasizes SAP’s collaborative ethos “We rise by...

In this special Halloween episode of SAP Learning Insights, Rebecca Murray from Syntax returns to share the scary side of SAP implementations. Unlike her previous success stories, Rebecca reveals what might happen when a go-live doesn’t go according to plan. Rebecca walks us through a particularly haunting weekend cutover and other scenarios where many things that could go wrong seemed to ha...

Join host Usaid in this episode of InternView talking with Markus Bell, SAP’s Global Head of STAR (Student Training and Rotation), to explore the comprehensive world of SAP’s STAR program. With over 20 years at SAP, Markus shares how this program has produced over 3,000 graduates, including two current board members who started their careers as STAR students. Discover what sets this pr...

In the debut of our mini series “Tales from the Go Live”, David Chaviano welcomes SAP partner consultant Rebecca Murray from Syntax. Rebecca shares how her team delivered a GROW with SAP deployment to a customer whose main operations sat deep in northern Canada. Rebecca outlines the GROW with SAP methodology; leading with best practices in S/4HANA Public Cloud, layering minimal customer-specific c...

Welcome to our new SAP Learning Insights mini series “InternView”, a student-led podcast offering an insider’s look at SAP’s internship and early career opportunities.  In this debut episode, hosts JoAnn and Eden met with Christine Archer, Global Head of the SAP Internship Experience Program (iXp), for an in-depth conversation about intern l...

David Chaviano Join David Chaviano as he sits down with Svenja Römer to explore what listeners can anticipate from “InternView” SAP’s new Learning Insights mini-series podcast. Created entirely by students of the SAP Internship Experience Program (iXp), this podcast is ideal for current students, recent graduates, and anyone curious about SAPs Internship Experience Program, caree...

David Chaviano In this episode, David Chaviano met again with Michael Jordan, Education Portfolio Manager & Academic Ambassador at SAP with a focus on data-science and sustainability. After Michael gave in episode #23 an overview on sustainability and explained how SAP supports businesses to run in a more sustainable way, today’s episode focuses on where we are standing with sustainability and...

In this SAP Learning Insights episode, David Chaviano interviews Rejoice Jones, founder of Vower, who transformed from a fifth-grade teacher to running a global learning and training organization in just two years. Rejoice discovered SAP through a 2021 pro bono program and launched the Digital Skills Initiative, training over 1,500 learners across 27 countries. Her accelerated bootcamps focus on u...

In this podcast episode, David Chaviano discusses the SAP Learning Hub Student Edition, which offers students and faculty the opportunity to earn their first SAP certification for free. Registrants can also gain access to live training systems and can attend live sessions at no cost.   Students can register at: https://learning.sap.com/free-student-edition Faculty can register at: https:...

In this episode, David Chaviano talks with Zaven Kojakian, founder of KES Solutions, about SAP’s RISE offering from the perspective of an SAP partner. Zaven outlines his personal story in IT and his passion for cybersecurity education, emphasizing the vital role partners play in delivering SAP software. In particular, he highlights the growing demand for skilled professionals in SAP and cybe...

In the final episode of the SAP Learning Insights Podcast miniseries “Techture”, Magdalena Glass discusses the importance of emotional intelligence in the workplace with Nadjeschda Taranczewski, founder of ConsciousU. They explore the concept of “Conscious Tribes”, which emphasizes empathy and deep connections among team members. This episode highlights practical strategies...

For this episode David Chaviano invited Dr. Clemens Mannert to talk about the programming language ABAP, developed specifically for SAP applications. They explore Clemens’s journey from physics to software development and deep dive into the evolution of ABAP from its initial use cases for reporting and transactions to its modern applications involving back-end services, APIs and AI. Clemens...

Each field has its buzzwords, and in tech and business, one of them is certainly innovation. Product Manager Björn Wulfmeyer from SAP BTP Innovation shares in this episode both professional and personal insights from behind the scenes. He discusses current trends he sees like Artificial Intelligence and solution and product integration. Moreover, since innovation doesn’t happen in isolat...

In this episode of SAP Learning Insights, David Chaviano welcomes Thomas Jenewein to discuss the adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) within organizations. They explore the psychological aspects of AI implementation, emphasizing the importance of understanding diverse stakeholder perspectives for successful integration. Thomas shares real-world examples demonstrating how AI can enhance product...

In this latest episode, the guest Florencia Martino, Enablement Lead at SAP, joins to discuss the crucial role of creativity in the technical industry. According to Florencia, every technology and solution has roots in human creativity. The conversation revolves around embracing creativity within oneself, overcoming blockages, and the symbiosis of nature and technology. Florenc...

In this episode of SAP Learning Insights, David Chaviano is joined by Quincy Anderson,  product learning expert at SAP, to delve into the intricacies of the concept of Clean Core, SAP ERP systems, particularly focusing on the transformative shift from on-premise to cloud-based solutions. Central to the discussion is the Clean Core philosophy which ensures that any customisations or extensions made...

Each field has its buzzwords, and in tech and business, one of them is certainly innovation. Product Manager Björn Wulfmeyer from SAP BTP Innovation shares in this episode both professional and personal insights from behind the scenes. He discusses current trends he sees like Artificial Intelligence and solution and product integration. Moreover, since innovation doesn’t happen in isolation, he ex...

Alexandra Begues work at SAP BTP Innovation truly is entangled with entrepreneurial spirit. In this episode, she shares her journey as an innovator, drawing from her experiences in SAP’s former intrapreneurship program. She offers valuable insights on how to turn ideas into reality, sustain them, and the importance of building a culture where innovation can flourish. Alexandra also delves in...

No topic within Tech can enjoy as much attention as Artificial Intelligence does. This episode sheds into different terms in the area and what it takes to work with Artificial Intelligence. The firsthand insights and knowledge are provided by the guests and experts Nico Wyss and Christian Warmuth, who are not just enthusiastic about the topic and spreading the word, but also have a never-ending se...

In this episode of SAP Learning Insights, David Chaviano welcomes Jennifer Hauck and Mark Green to discuss the benefits and use of SAP Practice Systems for SAP Learning Hub subscribers. These systems are designed to help learners understand SAP solutions through hands-on practice with demo data, accessible anytime with a subscription. The episode outlines recent improvements and highlights how pra...