
Steve Endow's Business Central Podcast
Steve Endow's Business Central Podcast
I Need Coffee - Episode 170- Live from Berlin El Salvador!
I Need Coffee - Episode 170- Live from Berlin El Salvador!
1. Live Stream Setup Improvements:
- Improved audio by disabling noise and echo cancellation on the streaming platform.
- Addressed mirrored video issue during the stream.
2. Life in Berlin, El Salvador:
- Highlighted challenges of living in Berlin, El Salvador, including daily problem-solving (e.g., trash management, water supply).
- Noted the presence of coconut trees at the office, posing a risk to parked cars due to falling coconuts.
3. Weekend Activities:
- Conducted English classes at the ERP Center of Excellence on Saturday.
- Visited San Miguel for shopping at Metro Centro, Walmart, Super Selecto, and PriceMart (El Salvador’s Costco equivalent).
- Observed a volcano visible from San Miguel’s shopping areas, emphasizing the region’s volcanic landscape.
4. Cybersecurity and Technology:
- Daughter’s cybersecurity internship focusing on Entra, conditional access, and Defender.
- Using SonicWall Cloud Secure Edge for seamless VPN-like connectivity via SAML authentication through Entra.
- Challenges with Microsoft Intune for device management; ongoing efforts to configure Defender for Business.
5. Berlin English Academy:
- Hosting English classes at the office.
- Plans for a four-month training program starting in October to prepare locals for seasonal call center jobs (November–January).
6. Local Challenges and Solutions:
- Installed a fortified trash can to prevent animals (e.g., cats) from scattering trash, addressing a local issue.
- Implementing a 2,500-liter water tank with a concrete platform to ensure independent water supply for the office/house.
- Dealt with a power outage during a storm, prompting plans to acquire backup lighting (lanterns).
7. Cultural Observations:
- Introduced fresh cherries (imported from the U.S.) to the Berlin team, a rare and expensive treat locally.
- Shared a homemade ramen meal with the team, incorporating local and imported ingredients.
8. Work Projects:
- Team member Ronald learning Continia Document Capture for AP automation, troubleshooting configuration issues.
- Franklin conducting web API testing to resolve version-related issues (25.5 to 26.0).
- Joselyn training in Power BI and DAX for complex financial reporting.
- David working on configuration packages for a customer with over 10,000 inventory items.
9. Documentation Challenges:
- Struggles with maintaining Product Requirement Documents (PRDs) in Word for customer presentation, while needing markdown/text for AI tools (e.g., Copilot, Cursor).
- Seeking a workflow to sync Word and markdown files to avoid version control issues.
10. Upcoming Events and Training:
- Anti-Syphon cybersecurity training recommended, including a cloud security course (July 11) and summer camp (July 21–22).
- DynamicsCon regional meetups scheduled in multiple cities (June–September).
- Summit NA event planned for October 20–23 in Orlando, Florida.
11. Infrastructure and Maintenance:
- Addressing a roof leak and poor wiring issues at the office.
- Power bill for the office (with heavy AC use) was $50, considered high locally but low by U.S. standards.
12. Coffee Setup:
- Described a pour-over coffee setup using a Hario V60, Kin Grinder K6, and Salvadoran electric kettle, well-received by the team.
13. Personal Note:
- Speaker mentioned feeling tired and achy due to a cold, impacting the stream’s energy.