Pierluigi Montanari
Principal Solution Architect @Kerv
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WORK HISTORY
Principal Solution Architect @Kerv
London, GB
Seasoned enterprise architect with over 20 years driving business transformation through technology simplification. Prior to specialising in Microsoft Dynamics 36•••18), I built deep expertise delivering industrial technology solutions across manufacturing, retail, healthcare, food & beverage, and consumer electronics sectors—designing RFID/IoT systems, blockchain traceability platforms, and EPCIS architectures whilst serving as Business Development Area Manager at GS1 Italy and Associate Senior Management Consultant at GS1 Switzerland.Currently establishing Solution Architecture standards and best practices across ERP, Data & Analytics, and Power Platform domains at Kerv Digital (Microsoft Gold Partner). Design Authority & Governance- Three-Pillar SA Framework: Knowledge Repository, Learning Path, Centre of Excellence- Gold-standard Solution Blueprint templates; quality gates definition across end-to-end project methodology phases- Configuration-first architectural guardrails- Driving strategy for reusable D365 implementation accelerators (9+ enterprise clients)Key Programme Delivery- Hurtigruten (19 Jurisdictions): ERP separation—MMS/Fidelio/Crew management specific platforms to D365 F&O/SCM. 70% manual reduction, £2.3m risk mitigation- M&S Properties (\'Spring\'): D365-SAP S/4HANA integration, batch to real-time APIs. 85% delay reduction- Miniclip (6 Entities): D365 F&O in 7 months. Reporting from 48hrs to 30min- Ground Control (Greenfield): D365 F&O + CRM MVP. 95% standard functionality.
EDUCATION
Politecnico di Milano
Computer Engineering, Computer graphics for the three-dimensional representation of structural phenomena
SKILLS
ABOUT PIERLUIGI MONTANARI
As a Principal Solution Architect specialising in Dynamics 365 ecosystem solutions (Azure, Power Platform, Datalakes, Power BI), I focus in driving the strategic direction and technical excellence of our projects. My responsibilities include- Strategic Planning & Architecture Design: Leading the design and implementation of scalable, secure, and optimised Dynamics 365 solutions that align with business objectives and industry best practices- Stakeholder Collaboration: Engaging with clients, project managers, and development teams to gather requirements, define project scope, and ensure alignment with business goals. Facilitating effective communication and collaboration across all project phases- Technical Leadership: Providing technical guidance and mentorship to development teams, ensuring adherence to architectural standards and best practices. Staying abreast of the latest advancements in Dynamics 365 and related technologies to drive innovation and continuous improvement- Solution Delivery: Overseeing the end-to-end delivery of Dynamics 365 projects, from initial concept through to deployment and post-implementation support. Ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards- Risk Management & Compliance: Identifying potential risks and developing mitigation strategies to ensure project success. Ensuring all solutions comply with relevant regulations, standards, and security protocols- Client Engagement & Support: Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients, providing expert advice and support to help them achieve their business objectives. Acting as a trusted advisor, helping clients navigate the complexities of Dynamics 365- Continuous Improvement: Driving continuous improvement initiatives to enhance our delivery processes, tools, and methodologies. Fostering a culture of innovation and excellence within the team.I also support GS1 Switzerland as an Associate Senior Management Consultant, providing guidance and assistance to members on GS1 standards, membership, and systems. I have been working with GS1 since 2004, and I have a full vision of the various standards, from barcoding and RFID to GDSN and EPCIS. I have a strong computer engineering background and a holistic view over supply chain processes across different sectors and industries.
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