Senior AL developer specializing in the hard problems: locking issues, runaway processes, performance that goes from 1 hour to 12 minutes, telemetry setup, and architectures that stop hammering your BC API. Former Microsoft MVP. 12+ years.
What I Do
Whether you're on modern Business Central or still running Dynamics NAV, I write custom code that fits your platform. Extensions, custom logic, reports, and AppSource-ready builds — done properly, without workarounds.
Covers
AL Extensions · C/AL Objects · Reports · API Pages · AppSource
NAV → BC. GP → BC. I handle data mapping, C/AL to AL conversion, go-live, and post-migration validation — end to end. No dropped history, no surprise gaps.
Learn more →Logic Apps, Azure Functions, Data Lake exports, Shopify ↔ BC sync, REST APIs, Power Automate. Connect Business Central to your entire cloud stack.
Learn more →How This Works
You don't need to already know what's wrong to get started. A Business Central Health Check is a fixed-scope review — I look at your configuration, extensions, performance indicators, telemetry status, security setup, and SaaS upgrade readiness, then hand you a written report with 5 to 10 prioritized findings within 5 business days. No open-ended engagement, no sales pitch for more work — just a clear picture of what's working, what's at risk, and what to fix first.
From there, the fix is usually smaller than people expect. One recent engagement took a process that had been running for over an hour — a warehouse shipment and BOM explosion workload — down to about 12 minutes, just by adding the right database indexes and removing unfiltered loops the original code never needed in the first place. No architecture rewrite, no new infrastructure. Just someone who knew where to look.
That's the pattern across most of what I do: AL and C/AL development that fits the platform you're actually on, ERP migrations that don't drop history or introduce surprise gaps, integrations built on Azure Logic Apps instead of hammering the BC API, and AI/Copilot work that connects Business Central to the tools your team already uses. Every one of those is covered in more depth on the services page — including EDI and JOOR marketplace integration, and secure Business Central deployments on Azure Government for clients under compliance obligations.
Who's Behind This
SureHoofERP is Silviu Virlan — 12+ years inside Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central and Dynamics NAV, a former Microsoft MVP in Business Applications, and the author of a growing library of MB-820 Exam Cram books used by developers preparing for the Business Central Developer certification. There's no account manager between you and the person doing the work, and no handoff between "the person who sold it" and "the person who builds it" — they're the same person.
SureHoofERP works with small to mid-sized US businesses running — or moving to — Business Central or Dynamics NAV, across logistics, food import and distribution, manufacturing, professional services, apparel/wholesale, and retail. Read more about the background and approach →
Client Results
"Silviu resolved several performance bottlenecks in a Wholesale Supplier Business Central system. He added targeted database indexes to areas including inventory aggregation, warehouse shipment lookups, and BOM explosion processing. Pages and processes that were previously slow under load now run significantly faster — a noticeable improvement for our daily operations team."— Project Manager, Consulting Company
"Silviu strengthened the reliability and data integrity of our Business Central EDI and order-processing pipeline. He refactored the code responsible for internal processing — eliminating partial failures that left orders in inconsistent states — and added safeguards against duplicate sales orders, orphaned dimension sets, and job-queue deadlocks. On the EDI side, he resolved trading-partner-specific X12 formatting issues. He also built self-service tooling — batch field updates, duplicate-order scanning with email alerts, sales invoice archiving, and job queue health monitoring — that gave our operations team visibility and control they didn't have before. The result is a materially more resilient integration layer with far fewer manual interventions."— ERP Manager, Logistics Company
FAQ
AL (Application Language) is the programming language used to build extensions and customizations for Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central. AL development allows businesses to add new functionality, modify existing behavior, and integrate Business Central with other systems — all without modifying the base application. SureHoofERP specializes in custom AL extension development for small and mid-sized businesses.
A Business Central consultant helps businesses plan, implement, customize, and optimize their Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central ERP system. This includes advising on configuration, writing custom AL code, overseeing go-live processes, training internal teams, and troubleshooting issues. SureHoofERP offers hands-on Business Central consulting with no middlemen — you work directly with the developer.
Business Central AL development is scoped per project. Simple customizations (adding a field, modifying a report) can be completed in a few hours. Complex integrations or full extension development may take weeks. SureHoofERP offers a free discovery call to assess your project and provide a clear, honest estimate with no surprises.
Yes. SureHoofERP handles end-to-end migrations from Dynamics NAV (and other legacy ERP systems like Dynamics GP) to Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central. This includes data mapping, migration execution, customization re-evaluation, and post-migration validation. We ensure your data, workflows, and business logic carry over correctly.
Yes. SureHoofERP was built specifically to serve small and mid-sized businesses that need expert Business Central development and consulting without the overhead of a large partner firm. Whether you have 10 or 500 users, if you run Business Central, we can help.
SureHoofERP is a US-based, California LLC that provides services 100% remotely. We work with clients across the United States via video calls, screen sharing, and direct access to your Business Central environment when needed.
A Microsoft Most Valuable Professional (MVP) is a recognition awarded by Microsoft to technology experts who demonstrate exceptional technical expertise and active community contributions. SureHoofERP's founder is a former Microsoft MVP in Business Applications, meaning Microsoft validated the depth of knowledge and experience with Dynamics 365 Business Central. It remains one of the highest individual recognitions in the Microsoft partner ecosystem.
Yes. SureHoofERP builds REST API integrations between Business Central and third-party platforms including e-commerce systems, CRMs, logistics platforms, payment processors, and more. We also build Power Automate flows and custom AL-based data exchange solutions.
The easiest way to start is to book a free 30-minute discovery call. We'll discuss your Business Central environment, your challenges, and what you're trying to accomplish. There's no commitment required — just an honest conversation about whether we're the right fit.
SureHoofERP has experience across a range of industries including logistics, food import and distribution, manufacturing, professional services, and retail. Any business running Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central can benefit from our AL development and consulting services.
Whether you need a custom AL extension, a full implementation, or just a second opinion — let's talk. The first call is free, no strings attached.
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