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My name is Rafael Mijares, and I am the CEO of Cloud Info, a Gold Certified Acumatica partner based in Mexico City.We switched from Dynamics SL to Acumatica in December 2012, so now it is 12 years ago.We have 22 active Acumatica customers. 20 in Mexico, 1 in Panama and 1 in Costa Rica. We are looking forward to adding 11 more during 2025.Most of our customers are distribution and construction companies.Additionally, we are in charge of the Mexico Localization for Acumatica, and we are constantly improving it and keeping up with changes in the Mexican government requirements. We also do regular upgrades for every new Acumatica version, twice every year.We really like working with Acumatica. The company, the product, and the community, are all very important reasons.I have been honored with the MVP badge because of my personal commitment to lead the presence of Acumatica in Mexico. I am grateful for this important distinction.Me and my wife Carolina have 4 children, all married, and 2 be

My name is Zoltan Febert, I work for Net at Work as a Senior Software Developer. I started working with Acumatica ERP in 2019 and joined the company in 2022.Being a member of the Acumatica community is a real pleasure, and I truly like helping other developers in reaching their objectives.I was born in Hungary and I began programming in high school. After university, I joined a group of young engineers who were rewriting pharmaceutical software for Windows that was based on MS-DOS, which is how I first became involved with ERP systems. Since then, I have worked in a variety of businesses, but ERP systems have always been a part of my experience.My family and I moved to Manitoba, Canada, in 2015. We enjoy hiking, riding, swimming, and running in the outdoors when we're not working.When I'm not on the trails or in front of a screen, I like to discover new places, read about the past, and find decent coffee. In addition to enjoying the cuisines of home, my family and I have a strong appre

I am Manikanta Dhulipudi, Customer Experience Supervisor at NetAtWork India.Since joining the Acumatica ecosystem in 2021 as an Implementation Consultant, I have had the privilege of contributing to the community and growing alongside it. Transitioning into my current role has been an enriching experience, allowing me to leverage my expertise to enhance customer experiences. I am truly honored to have been recognized with the Acumatica MVP Award for the third time. I deeply appreciate the opportunities the community has provided for learning and professional growth.Beyond my professional endeavors, I am fortunate to have the unwavering support of my wife, Viharika. Our daughter, Medhasvi Saanvi, who recently started school, brings immense joy to my life. In my free time, I enjoy playing cricket, spending quality time with my cousins and friends, and cherishing moments with my daughter and my brother’s children, Snigdha and Parish.I would also like to extend my sincere gratitude to my f

Hi folks!I'm Yuri Karpenko, the Founder and CEO of PUGET DIGITAL - an e-commerce agency and system integrator for the Acumatica ecosystem.It's a great privilege to be an Acumatica MVP and serve the community by sharing my knowledge and some tricks in Acumatica, Shopify, BigCommerce, or in the way they are connected.I've been in Acumatica space since 2019, in different roles, starting as a support consultant, then implementation consultant, SME for Retail Edition, and finally as a leader of a digital agency that caters to Acumatica clients and works with Acumatica VARs.I take pride in the high quality of work that we deliver to our clients and their customers. As a Christian, I believe that everything exists for the glory of God, and my work is one of many areas where I try to achieve that goal - glorify God by serving others.Aside from work, I am a father of 3 and a husband of the one and only. My hobbies are my kids' activities: competitive swimming, artistic and rhythmic gymnastics;

I’m Brian Stevens, a developer on Acumatica ERP since 2018 after two decades of supporting a legacy ERP.  Having participated in seven, I am a huge advocate for the annual hackathon that kicks off summit every year.  I worked for an Acumatica customer until early 2024 when I joined Nuvei and entered the ISV landscape.  My duties as an Acumatica customer spanned not only development, but also training and implementation which gave me valuable perspective as the end user.  Now I use that perspective to consider the user experience for customizations supporting our payment solutions.At the 2025 Hackathon, my team created the Acumatica 3D Photo Booth.  Upload a normal photo of a person to a sales order and click a simple button on the sales order screen.  Then walk over to the Creality 3D printer, ensure the print bed is clear, and print the file that has been deposited on the printer.  A few minutes later, see the person in the normal photo as a 3D miniature.I have a wife and 2 sons.  Whe

I'm Neil Cantral, Director of IT at Wilmar Performance Tool (a B2B distributor of automotive tools and equipment).I've been working with Acumatica since 2016, focusing on customization, automation, and reporting — basically anything that helps streamline processes. I’m also big on EDI and WMS. Along the way, I’ve been named an Acumatica MVP three times and was honored as Acumatica Distribution Customer of the Year in 2024. I am also one of the leaders of the Pacific Northwest User Group and a member of the Distribution CAB.I love connecting with others in the community, sharing knowledge and experiences online and in-person has been critical to my success over the years.  Always happy to chat — let’s connect!Even outside of work I'm always building something. I almost always have a model or prop I'm working on when I'm not tinkering with my aquarium or a strategy game.  ​@Neil Cantral Moderator notes:MVP profiles are closed to comments in order to provide the respective MVP with a page

Hi! My name is Iqra Harrison, and I’m a Senior Business Consultant (recently promoted to Director of Chaos) at Protelo Inc. I embrace this title both professionally and personally.  Whether I’m finding innovative solutions to business problems or orchestrating harmless office pranks (like hiding 200+ tiny ducks around our Folsom office), I love making memorable moments that bring people together.My journey to becoming an Acumatica MVP started as an end-user leading an implementation which gave me firsthand insight into business challenges and operations. That experience, combined with my background in accounting across multiple industries, sharpened my ability to solve problems imaginatively and communicate complex ideas effectively. Transitioning into consulting, I quickly earned my Acumatica certifications and continued leading complex implementations and successful upgrades. I was able to focus on helping clients leverage native features and automation, avoiding costly customization

Hello! My name is Aasha, pronounced (AH-shah).  I joined the Acumatica community in 2020 when our mid-size construction company switched from being on QuickBooks for almost 20 years to Acumatica. I have learned so much about cloud-based applications ever since and what a world it is! My primary role is accounting/finance driven and has quickly become heavily IT/SAAS oriented. I’ve been with my current company for 8.5 years and have witnessed and been a part of so much growth and technology advancements. I am excited for years to come as our business continues to grow and the challenges it brings. I’ve met some wonderful individuals through our Acumatica partner and also by attending Acumatica Summit. It’s a great time to collaborate with other professionals, learn some new tricks, see what’s coming down the pipeline, and of course having some fun away from the everyday grind 😊 I reside in the Kansas City area. Outside of my professional role, you’ll find me spending time with my young

Donovan “Keith” Ford is the General Manager of Eagle Fence Distributing, LLC a Southwestern Wire Inc Company.  As an officer of the company, Keith holds responsibility for all operations of the five Eagle Fence distribution locations.Keith has been in the fence business for 25 years, beginning on the manufacturing side of the business selling steel chain link fence.  Keith was elevated to GM of Eagle Fence is January of 2018.He has a B.A. degree in Business Marketing and Management from The University of Oklahoma. Keith spends most of his time with his wife Mathea and his two children Nicholas and Bethanny. Enjoys college football, fishing and golf.Eagle Fence Distributing, LLC (www.efdistribution.com), established in 2009, is a wholesale distributor to the construction industry, specifically the fence contractor business. The company is headquartered in Norman, OK and has five distribution locations: Birmingham, Houston, Little Rock, St Louis and Chicago.​@keith ford Moderator notes:M

Does anyone know if it’s possible to create an Approval Map for Purchase Receipts?We need to create an Approval Map that will put a Purchase Receipt into “Pending Approval” status and send it to an approver when the REMOVE HOLD action is executed on the Purchase Receipt screen (PO302000). We currently use Approval Maps for a variety of things, so we have a fairly good understanding of how to create them.But when we tried to create one for our Purchase Receipts, we discovered that “Purchase Receipts” isn’t an option in the Entity Type list. The closest thing to it is “Purchase Orders” which is a completely different object.We also discovered that there doesn’t appear to be a “Purchase Receipts Preferences” screen like the ones used to enable approvals for Purchase Orders, Sales Orders, AR, etc.. The closes thing we could find was the “Receipt Assignment Map:” option on the “Purchase Orders Preferences” screen but that’s for assignment maps, not approval maps.  Has anyone in the communit

Hello Acumatica friends!  My name is Renee Schafer. I grew up on a small family owned and operated pig farm in Northeast Nebraska. After receiving a scholarship to Nebraska Wesleyan University, I moved to Lincoln where I started as a sales representative at Data Security, Inc. My plan at the time was to work to pay my way through college and then move on... Twenty-six years later, I am the Chief Operations Officer at Data Security Inc., a very busy, but rewarding role.  My current role involves navigating the company through strategic decisions and effective management of all departments while simultaneously working directly with the U.S. National Security Agency, data destruction scientists and electronic media storage experts. I am also a member of the Forbes Business council, the FBI’s InfraGard, FBI Citizen’s Academy, the iSIGMA America’s Advocacy Committee and was the first Certified Secure Destruction Specialist in the state of Nebraska!  As you can tell, I am very passionate abo

I have been working with Acumatica at Haun Welding Supply, a 4th generation business in the northeastern United States, for about 7 years now. I have had the pleasure to work with all aspects of the Acumatica product, providing insight on how to get the most out of the software while enhancing the business. Haun selected Acumatica due to the unique business requirements and the ability to adapt Acumatica as our line of business software was not on the market with how we would need to use it. I have been a member of the developer MVP community since 2019, after joining my first Hackathon in Houston.Being a member of the Developer MVP Community (Now branded the Developer All-Stars) has allowed me to be a part of a team to collaborate and share insights where I would not have otherwise been able to due to being on a small team. I enjoy sharing solutions that I have developed with the community, as I have benefited from others sharing as well. That is one of the things that I love about th

Shelton Waggener is President of American Asphalt Repair & Resurfacing, the premier flatworks construction company in Northern California.  Now in its 41st year, the firm has grown from a small Slurry Seal company to over 180 employee owners, working across multiple trades including Asphalt, Concrete, Slurry, Seal Coat and Striping to deliver to its many longtime customers. Waggener joined American Asphalt in 2018 to lead a business transformation resulting in a 70% increase in company revenues while moving from an all paper-based model to a digital one focused on collaboration and ensuring information available to every member of the team – on the road, at the job site or from the office.  Those changes have also supported the transition to an employee-owned enterprise where each member of the team shares in the companies advancement.Prior to joining American Asphalt, Waggener served several decades in leadership positions across multiple industries, including as Senior Vice Presi

My journey with ERP systems kicked off early when I was tinkering with my dad's customizations on the MAS 500 platform. My dad emigrated from South Africa to the Bay Area and got into ERP systems early in his career, and watching him work with these systems really sparked my interest. After a stint as a project manager in an aerospace tooling firm, I eventually circled back to my true passion: software. A project for a soon-to-be Acumatica user in the Bay Area blew me away with the platform’s flexibility and power, and I've been hooked ever since.I've been working on Acumatica since 2018 and have been flying solo as an independent developer, crafting integrations for a range of industries—from genetic testing to insurance services. Nowadays, I run a small dev firm called Contou Consulting, but I still get plenty of hands-on development opportunities.Being an MVP really aligns with my approach as an independent developer. I love helping folks who are just a few steps behind me by sharin

I work for Gilcrest Manufacturing, a global leader in cleanroom panel manufacturing. I joined as an apprentice in October of 2022, with no knowledge of IT or business systems, the implementation of Acumatica was in the works, but we eventually went live in April of 2023. We had a fair few teething issues and with the combination of our VAR and internal team we overcame them and are seeing the benefits of implementing Acumatica.First, I was only a departmental superuser for the Contracts team, in which my base role is, delivering training on the system as well as performing my duties as a contracts coordinator which included managing contracts for various pharmaceutical clients, and drawing cleanrooms using our panels in AutoCAD. My involvement with Acumatica grew rapidly, and by January of 2024, I was the business lead for Acumatica, searching for process improvements and exposing bottlenecks for this purpose. In March of 2024, I started a Business Analysis apprenticeship to aid my ski

Hello! I am Jeff, the COO of Tiger Companies, a distribution company based in NJ. My position keeps me busy overseeing various aspects of our operations. My primary responsibilities include overseeing our warehouse, logistics, ERP, and technology systems.One of the most exciting parts of my job has been learning about Acumatica and the many ways it can help us. I wasn't familiar with any ERP before we began using Acumatica; I thank my current knowledge to this community. I read almost every new question posted and use the answers provided to expand my knowledge. I live in a suburb an hour away from New York City. I am married and have four wonderful children. In my spare time, I love to keep busy with DIY projects around the house, always eager to learn new skills and improve my home. ​@Jeff96 Moderator notes:MVP profiles are closed to comments in order to provide the respective MVP with a page they can use for their brand. You may congratulate them by clicking on the user name and pri

Greetings, Acumatica Community! I’m Laura Barber.  I am so excited to have earned 4 consecutive MVP awards for my volunteer work in the Community.  (I have answered more posts than anyone else in the galaxy – answering a high volume of questions is how I earned my MVP awards.)  It has been my great pleasure to assist others by posting ideas and answers as a way of “giving back” to the ERP industry, where I’ve spent my entire career.The call center of Solomon Software is where I started many years ago.  After leaving Solomon Software, I worked for eight different Partner organizations and also worked for a brief time at Acumatica, Inc.  At first, I managed Technical Support services for clients, later transitioning to Training and Implementations.  Acumatica first entered my life in 2013.   In November 2025, I started a new position at WM Synergy.The best part of my job is encouraging beginners and helping them understand their new accounting systems. I also love migrating historical da

Hello everyone! My name is James Harris, a Solutions Architect from Salt Lake City, Utah. My journey with Acumatica began in 2018 when our company was searching for a modern ERP solution to replace an outdated system. What started as a mission to find a better platform quickly turned into a deep, ongoing involvement—not just in implementing Acumatica, but in shaping how businesses leverage it for success.With a background in IT, Project Management, and Military Networking Technologies, I spent years optimizing global tech stacks, progressing from Systems Engineer to IT Director. Over time, my experience evolved alongside Acumatica itself. I’ve led full-scale implementations across Manufacturing, Distribution, and Field Services, gaining hands-on expertise as the platform expanded. Prior to Acumatica, I worked extensively with QuickBooks, Dynamics, Sage, and NetSuite, giving me a broad perspective on ERP systems.Today, at my third company running Acumatica, I serve as a Solutions Archit

Hi! I’m Gabriel, founder of Velixo—the go-to Excel reporting tool for Acumatica users. Originally from Québec, Canada, I’ve been working with Acumatica since 2009 and have loved watching this community grow. I even take my Acumatica polo with me everywhere—including the Gobi Desert! Always happy to connect—don’t hesitate to reach out!​@Gabriel Michaud Moderator notes:MVP profiles are closed to comments in order to provide the respective MVP with a page they can use for their brand. You may congratulate them by clicking on the user name and private messaging them.The Acumatica MVP program recognizes outstanding community engagement, technical expertise, and thought leadership in the Acumatica ecosystem — honoring individuals who excel in driving innovation, supporting users, and promoting best practices for collaborative business growth. For more information on what it takes to become an Acumatica MVP, please check out The Acumatica MVP Program guide.

We are having problems using excel on downloaded Acumatica information.  Right now, the problem is with pivot tables.  It won’t let us change what is in the table. We are having to copy the information and paste special in a new workbook and rebuild the pivot table.

Hi, everyone!   I am a Staff Software Engineer at SPS Commerce.  I have been in the ERP space since 2006, and I have been an Acumatica Developer since 2013.  Having worked on multiple ERPs, Acumatica is by far my favorite, and it has come a long way since I first saw it.As my work with Acumatica grew, I became a more active member of the Acumatica community, getting involved via blog posts, answering community questions, giving occasional talks, and participating in hackathons.  My efforts have been generously received and I was invited to become an MVP. I have had great experiences and made friends as a result of “putting myself out there” in the community.In my personal life, I am very blessed to be married to a wonderful woman and to have two amazing kids.  My list of hobbies these days mostly revolves around my small children, meaning that I am very well read on the topics of dinosaurs* and whales* and am reckoned an intimidating force in the arts of Four Square and Mario Kart***. 

It's great that we have such a vibrant Acumatica community to get quick answers to questions and gain product knowledge! We have very active members jumping in to help others out all the time. The goal of the community is to respond to every member’s question so that no one goes away "empty handed".Connect, Learn, Share Congratulations to our 2025 Acumatica MVPs!At Acumatica, we’ve made this collaborative mindset our Rallying Cry: “Building the Future of Business, Together.” It means we and our customers, partners, and creators rely on each other to succeed in today’s digital and—let’s be honest—uncertain marketplace, and there are many in the Acumatica Community who elevate this collaboration to a different plane.Read the Blog Here Summit 2025 Breakout Presentations - Consolidated How to Answer Questions on Acumatica Community - We need everyone’s help!Active Participation is needed from every Community user; everyone can provide valuable input using their individual skills and intere

Hi Everyone!I'm Michael Shirk, a Solutions Developer at Pine View Buildings, based out of Statesville, NC.We're an Acumatica customer - a manufacturer of highly customizable storage buildings, with our own sales and distribution networks. I've been with Pine View Buildings since 2019, and have worked with Acumatica in some capacity since 2021.As a developer for a smaller Acumatica customer, my responsibilities include meeting with department heads and other stakeholders to review opportunities for process improvements or entirely new processes, developing the customizations to support those processes, and then providing user training and overseeing implementation.Whether it's a small report or GI, or a complex integration with an external SAAS platform, it's fulfilling being at a small enough company to take ownership of projects from discovery through implementation. I have the privilege of seeing the impact of my work on a daily basis.Being named one of the 2025 Acumatica MVPs has be

I appreciate being recognized with another MVP award! I am currently (as of writing this post) ranked 4th highest Community contributor of all time. I also regularly contribute to the helpful Acumatica Developer Discord server. The truth is that in addition to feeling good about helping people solve problems, it’s highly effective marketing for my business. It gives me credibility and connections to people looking for my skills.I’ve had the pleasure of helping businesses make the most of their ERP investment since 2018. I specialize in solving technical problems, but my niche is writing customizations.Over the past four years, I've built a thriving independent practice working with several VARs and many end customers. With more than 185 successful projects under my belt, I've handled everything from simple field customizations to service integrations. I get my dopamine from simplifying complexity. I love when I can solve what seems like a complex business problem with several lines of

Hello everyone!My name is Truong Pham, and I am based in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. I am truly honored and excited to once again be recognized as an Acumatica MVP 2026.Being named an Acumatica MVP for two consecutive years (2025 & 2026) is a significant milestone for me. The 2026 MVP recognition is especially meaningful, as it reflects my long-term commitment and consistent contributions to the global Acumatica Community.My Journey to Acumatica MVP 2026. Over the past year, I spent more than 300 hours learning and researching in order to answer questions on the Acumatica Community. I am proud that over 100 of my answers were marked as “Solved” by the community members who asked the questions. These results represent my strong desire to deliver practical value and help others successfully implement and use Acumatica ERP.To me, being an MVP is not just an award, it represents trust, responsibility, and continuous motivation to keep contributing, sharing knowledge, and supporting the