I Need Coffee - Episode 177- Live from Berlin El Salvador!

1 Personal Life and Setup
- Steve is broadcasting from an impromptu home studio in Berlin with some technical setup adjustments.
- Weekend activities included supporting spouse surfing at Seal Beach and configuring a new Berlin weather camera for live city views.
- Upgraded home internet to gigabit fiber, uncovering network bottlenecks and troubleshooting Wi-Fi performance issues.

2 Technical Work and Projects
- Continued work on document capture and engaging with quirky customer business processes.
- Discussion of challenges in reproducing production performance issues in sandbox environments for Business Central.
- Insightful reflections on estimating development effort for customizations and dealing with customer expectations.
- Handling messy ERP data with duplicate and conflicting entries requiring cleanup.
- Extensive travel logistics and packing for work trips between Berlin, El Salvador, and the US.
- Planning and development of a new video production PC to enhance live streaming and gaming setups.
- Coordinating with the team on custom computer parts purchasing, exploring local tech stores in San Salvador.

3 Team and Community
- Berlin English Academy students actively advancing English and project skills; their enthusiasm is highlighted.
- Efforts preparing for the El Coyola Christmas festival community event.
- Team engagement in project management with upcoming PMP certification training.
- The team balances many projects including data loads, financial reporting, Power BI, and customizations.

4 Industry and Event Insights
- Reflection on the challenge of managing old vs new customers and projects simultaneously.
- Evaluating ISV responsiveness, support capabilities, and risks related to ISV products and business longevity.
- Announcements for upcoming events like Proximos Aventtos Summit (Orlando), Directions Amia (Poland), and Dynamics Minds (Slovenia).
- Discussions about software debugging, telemetry, and testing best practices.
- ERP-related anecdotes about inventory management challenges and customer service simulations.

5 Culture and Miscellaneous
- Cultural observations about Berlin and San Salvador, including photos and scenes from daily life.
- Coffee recommendations and personal favorite roasts, emphasizing the host’s love for good coffee.
- Encouragement to explore Business Central features deeply to discover unknown facets and potential.