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00:22:59

Career Spotlight – Becoming an SAP Consultant in...

SAP Learning Insights ·

2026/01/16

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 position at Syntax. He reflects on his growththrough hands-on projects and client engagement, while also

00:20:31

Tales from the go-live – BTP, Clean Core and a Near...

SAP Learning Insights ·

2025/12/16

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" philosophy—using frameworks like CAP (SAP Cloud Application Programming Model) to build

00:36:13

InternView – Navigating Early Careers at SAP - with...

SAP Learning Insights ·

2025/12/01

In this episode of our InternView mini-series, host Eden met with Dominic 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 lifting others” and provides actionable tips for students looking to move into

00:29:29

Tales from the go-live – Halloween Edition with...

SAP Learning Insights ·

2025/10/29

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 happen. From loading two-week-old data files during a critical system migration to team members sleeping through

00:24:08

InternView – SAP's Path to Success: Inside the SAP...

SAP Learning Insights ·

2025/10/01

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 program apart and learn how they operate across 14 countries, offering students real-world experience through customer

00:35:30

Tales from the go-live - GROW with SAP - with Rebecca...

SAP Learning Insights ·

2025/09/05

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 configuration, and pairing it with SuccessFactors reaching every employee. Over 14 months, a lean team of

00:29:09

InternView – Inside...

SAP Learning Insights ·

2025/08/15

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 life and career development opportunities at one of the world's largest software companies. Discover how SAP is pioneering new approaches to internships, helping

00:03:16

SAP Learning Insights InternView – A new mini...

SAP Learning Insights ·

2025/08/14

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, career opportunities for students at SAP, and the vibrant individuals behind the scenes.

00:26:34

Sustainability Update - with Michael Jordan

SAP Learning Insights ·

2025/07/21

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 concepts of circular economy in businesses and if all this is finally relevant for students and learners.And at the end

00:24:43

Vower and SAP

SAP Learning Insights ·

2025/07/03

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 underrepresented individuals, achieving remarkable success with graduates landing SAP consulting roles at

00:06:40

Free SAP Certification and Training Systems for Students

SAP Learning Insights ·

2025/05/22

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.

00:35:22

RISE withSAP with Zaven Kojakian, KES Solutions

SAP Learning Insights ·

2025/04/02

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 cybersecurity, urging organizations to internally assess their processes to align with RISE’s transformative

00:44:33

Techture – Emotional Intelligence – How will we work...

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2025/02/17

In the final episode of the SAP Learning Insights Podcast miniseries "Texture," Magdalena Glass discusses the importance of emotional intelligence in the workplace with Nadjeshta Teranczewski, 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 enhancing communication, especially in remote settings, and encourages listeners to view emotional intelligence as a shared

00:22:33

Learning ABAP Programming with Dr. Clemens Mannert

SAP Learning Insights ·

2025/01/20

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 provides recommended learning paths for newcomers, highlighting the importance of mastering foundational

00:37:11

Techture – Innovation – What is behind the buzzword?

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2024/12/15

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 explains why collaboration is essential to the process and what is critical for it within SAP. Finally,

00:31:54

Artificial Intelligence Adoption with Thomas Jenewein

SAP Learning Insights ·

2024/12/02

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 productivity and creativity while addressing employee concerns about job security. The conversation also

00:25:52

Techture – Creativity in Tech Industry

SAP Learning Insights ·

2024/11/18

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. Florencia sheds light on the bridge creativity builds between these two worlds.

00:42:04

Clean Core with Mark Quincy Anderson

SAP Learning Insights ·

2024/11/01

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 customizations or extensions made by companies on their SAP ERP systems do not obstruct the seamless integration of new updates -

00:37:12

Techture – Innovation – What is behind the buzzword?

SAP Learning Insights ·

2024/09/25

00:38:55

Techture – Entrepreneurial Intelligence – How to lead...

SAP Learning Insights ·

2024/09/03

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 into why embracing failure is essential to driving successful innovation.

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