David Gaston

David Gaston has extensive work experience in solution design, particularly in the field of Microsoft Dynamics CRM/365. David has worked at Preact since 2008, starting as a Technical Consultant and progressing to roles such as Solution Architect, Senior Solution Architect, and finally becoming Head of Solution Design. In these roles, they have been responsible for deploying and customizing Microsoft Dynamics 365 Customer Engagement, conducting stakeholder workshops, analyzing requirements, and creating viable solution designs. David'sexpertise also includes leveraging various components within the Microsoft stack to meet client requirements, such as Power Automate, Power BI, and Canvas Apps. In 2022, David Gaston joined ANS Group as their Head of Solution Design.

David Gaston's education history begins in 2004 when they attended Highbury College, where they obtained a BTEC National Diploma in Software Development. David then pursued further education at the University of Portsmouth from 2006 to 2010, earning a BSc degree in Software Engineering.

In addition to their formal education, David has obtained various certifications throughout their career. These include the Microsoft Certified: Power Platform Functional Consultant Associate certification from Microsoft, which was obtained in April 2023. David also holds certifications such as MB-200: Microsoft Power Platform + Dynamics 365 Core, MB-210: Microsoft Dynamics 365 Sales, MB-600 Microsoft Dynamics 365 + Power Platform Solution Architect, and Microsoft Certified: Dynamics 365 + Power Platform Solution Architect Expert, all obtained in May 2020. Furthermore, they achieved certifications as a Microsoft Certified: Dynamics 365 Sales Functional Consultant Associate in May 2020 and as a MCSA: Dynamics 365 - Certified 2018 and MCSE: Business Applications - Certified 2018 in August 2018.

Additionally, David holds certifications such as Exam 716: Microsoft Dynamics 365 Customization and Configuration (MB2-716) obtained in August 2018, Exam 717: Microsoft Dynamics 365 for Sales (MB2-717) obtained in August 2018, Exam 715: Microsoft Dynamics 365 customer engagement Online Deployment (MB2-715) obtained in July 2018, Microsoft Specialist: Microsoft Dynamics CRM 2016 Online Deployment (MB2-710) obtained in June 2016, ClickDimensions Certified obtained in April 2015, Act! Certified Consultant (Version 16, 17 & 19) obtained in September 2014, Scribe Certified Consultant - Level 2 obtained in April 2013, Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist - Extending Microsoft Dynamics CRM 2011 (MB2-876) obtained in March 2012, Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist - Microsoft Dynamics CRM 2011 Customization and Configuration (MB2-866) obtained in March 2012, Scribe Certified Consultant - Level 1 obtained in November 2011, and Microsoft Certified Dynamics Specialist - Microsoft Dynamics CRM 4 Installation and Deployment (MB2-633) obtained in July 2009.

Lastly, David obtained their ACT! Product Specialist certifications from Sage in various years, including 2008, 2010, 2011, 2012, and 2013, although the specific months are not provided.