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 and easy to understand examples. Bob presents a clear, straightforward definition of SAP, describing it not merely as software, but as an enterprise information system that enables business processes.  He shares sources for getting more knowledge and insights and at the end, he of course provides his final words of wisdom.

Bob Szymanski on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robert-szymanski-599b8ab/

SAP - https://www.sap.com/

Bob's book on Enterprise Systems: https://www.amazon.com/Enterprise-Systems-Cornerstone-Integrating-Organizational/dp/1777204992

Student Zone on learning.sap.com: https://learning.sap.com/students

SAP University Alliances (SAP Community): https://pages.community.sap.com/topics/university-alliances

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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-to-standard philosophy in cloud environments. We conclude by discussing the future of finance consultants amidst evolving market demands, offering valuable insights for anyone looking to excel in SAP finance. And of course, at the end of the episode, Stefanos shares some words of wisdom.

Exploring Accounting & Financial Close:https://learning.sap.com/learning-journeys/exploring-accounting-financial-close

Applying End-to-End Business Processes inSAP Business Suite: https://learning.sap.com/learning-journeys/applying-end-to-end-business-processes-in-sap-business-suite

SAP Certified - Implementation Consultant- End-to-End Business Processes for SAP Business Suite: https://learning.sap.com/certifications/sap-certified-associate-implementation-consultant-end-to-end-business-processes-for-the-intelligent-enterprise

SAP Learning site – Performance-basedCertification: https://learning.sap.com/get-certified/reimagining-certification

SAP Community Blog: ReimaginingCertification: https://community.sap.com/t5/sap-learning-blog-posts/reimagining-certification-for-the-way-we-work-today/ba-p/14261141

Financial Management | SAP Learning:  https://learning.sap.com/products/financial-management

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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 addressing the roleof artificial intelligence in the future of consulting. Akshay concludes with hiswords of wisdom for aspiring SAP professionals, emphasizing the importance offoundational knowledge, practical experience, and determination.

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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 future-proof solutions that won't break with system updates. Learn about the unique go-live atmosphere fueled by snacks, Lego, and freshly baked cakes from the client’s test kitchen! And at the end of the episode, Sebastiano shares his words of wisdom.

Sebastiano on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sebastiano-marchesini/
SAP BTP: https://www.sap.com/products/technology-platform.html

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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 lifting others” and provides actionable tips for students looking to move into the tech industry. Whether you’re preparing for your first interview or exploring career opportunities, this episode offers insider perspectives on what recruiters really look for in early talent candidates. It’s perfect for students, recent graduates, and anyone interested in understanding the modern recruitment landscape at one of the world’s leading technology companies.

Learn more about the SAP Internship Experience Program (iXp): Internships & Internship Experience Program (iXp) | SAP Careers
Explore the various student opportunities at SAP: Students Jobs & Internships | SAP Careers
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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 2 AM alarms, she illustrates how even well-orchestrated go-lives can quickly become a “comedy of errors.” In addition to her first story, Rebecca shares a rapid-fire list of other go-live mishaps she’s witnessed: stolen laptops, power outages, missing configuration files, team members leaving projects just before go-live, and even panic attacks during go/no-go decisions. But Rebecca emphasizes that while hiccups are common, major issues are typically caught before GoLive through proper planning and mock exercises. And in the end, she shares some encouraging final words of wisdom.

Rebecca Murray on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rebeccamurrayhcm/
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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 interactions while developing both technical and soft skills.

Learn more about the SAP Internship Experience Program (iXp): Internships & Internship Experience Program (iXp) | SAP Careers

Explore the various student opportunities at SAP: Students Jobs & Internships | SAP Careers

Learn how students can certify in SAP for free with SAP Learning Hub, student edition. 
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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 12 specialists implemented and rolled out ERP and HR capabilities with mostly remote delivery, targeted on-site visits, and post–go-live hypercare to stabilize payroll, billing, and period-end close.
Rebeccas biggest lesson learned: active listening is crutial when tailoring best practices to a customer’s definition of success. For newcomers, she advises exploring different roles (technical, functional, strategic, customer-facing) and following your curiosity to build a rewarding SAP career.

Rebecca Murray on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rebeccamurrayhcm/
GROW with SAP: https://www.sap.com/products/erp/grow.html
Syntax: https://www.syntax.com/

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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 over 2,000 interns each year unlock their full potential through the SAP Internship Experience Program (iXp).

Learn more about the SAP Internship Experience Program (iXp): https://jobs.sap.com/content/internships/?locale=en_US

Explore the various student opportunities at SAP: https://jobs.sap.com/content/Students/?locale=en_US

Learn how students can certify in SAP for free with SAP Learning Hub, student edition. 
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• 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, career opportunities for students at SAP, and the vibrant individuals behind the scenes.

Learn more about the SAP Internship Experience Program (iXp): https://jobs.sap.com/content/internships/?locale=en_US

Explore the various student opportunities at SAP: https://jobs.sap.com/content/Students/?locale=en_US

Learn how students can certify in SAP for free with SAP Learning Hub, student edition. 
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• 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 concepts of circular economy in businesses and if all this is finally relevant for students and learners.

And at the end of this episode, Michael of course shares some final words of wisdom with you.

SAP Learning Insights #23 – An Introduction to Sustainability – with Michael Jordan:  https://podcast.opensap.info/sap-learning-insights/2023/04/25/an-introduction-to-sustainability-with-michael-jordan/
Free Course:  Design for a Circular Economy (May 23, 2023 – June 21, 2023): https://learning.sap.com/courses/design-for-a-circular-economy
Free Course: Helping Business Thrive in a Circular Economy: https://learning.sap.com/courses/helping-business-thrive-in-a-circular-economy
Free Course: Building AI and Sustainability Solutions on SAP BTP: https://learning.sap.com/courses/building-ai-and-sustainability-solutions-on-sap-btp
World Resources Institute: https://www.wri.org/

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